 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
EFC Zexi vs McCullen
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Millennium's belly button to the back.
Millennium fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopez checks it well.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Millennium moved away.
Millennium moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Millennium misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Millennium as he connects with a hook.
Millennium lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lopez misses with a body shot
letting Millennium counter with a right hand.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Millennium ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Millennium fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
Millennium scores with a nice body kick.
Millennium connects with a body shot.
Millennium checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Millennium is looking for the big counter here.
Millennium rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Millennium attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Millennium avoids a kick to the body.
Millennium blocks the body kick.
Millennium looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Millennium counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez slips under a jab from Millennium.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Lopez .
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Millennium had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez is looking to wear down Millennium with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Millennium ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Millennium was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez .
Millennium has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millennium on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Millennium tries a quick counter leg kick but Lopez is wise to it.
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lopez clobbers Millennium with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Millennium moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
#T2#
Millennium thuds a left hand into Lopez 's body.
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Millennium lands a jab to Lopez 's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Millennium, right into the meat.
Millennium dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Millennium avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Millennium throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Millennium.
Lopez tries to bum rush Millennium with a series of wild strikes but Millennium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez thuds a left hand into Millennium's body.
Millennium throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez takes a swing at Millennium's ribcage but misses.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Millennium looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Millennium tries a head kick but it misses.
Millennium pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Millennium avoids nicely.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Millennium.
#T3#
Millennium blocks a head kick by Lopez .
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Millennium will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Millennium manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Millennium.
Millennium misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Millennium.
Millennium misses with a looping right.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Millennium.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez .
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Millennium misses with a low kick.
Millennium swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Millennium unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Millennium throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Millennium.
#T4#
Millennium throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Millennium is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Millennium sees coming a mile off.
Millennium throws a body shot but no joy.
Millennium takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Millennium throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Millennium misses with a body kick.
Lopez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Millennium on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Millennium misses with a few strikes there.
Millennium throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lopez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millennium lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Millennium swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Millennium will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Millennium blocks the body kick.
Lopez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Millennium takes a step back to recover.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Millennium can pounce on him.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Millennium uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez .
#CL#
Lopez instigates a clinch.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Millennium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Millennium misses the shot to the body.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Millennium chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Millennium manages to avoid it.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Millennium looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez tries to clinch but Millennium is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Millennium as he connects with a hook.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Millennium throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Millennium manages to circle out of the way.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Millennium.
Lopez scores with a three punch combo!
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez .
Lopez avoids the body shot from Millennium.
Millennium tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick.
Millennium takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Millennium circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Millennium's calf.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Millennium paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Millennium takes a swing at Lopez 's ribcage but misses.
Millennium thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Millennium showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millennium throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Lopez tries to clinch there but Millennium circles away.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Millennium.
Millennium takes a swing at Lopez 's ribcage but misses.
Lopez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Millennium in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Millennium darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Millennium throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Millennium's side.
Chris Millennium seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez 's head back.
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Millennium's front leg but catches the back leg as Millennium tries to avoid it.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Millennium is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Millennium checks a leg kick.
Millennium catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez scores with a jab.
Millennium slips under a jab from Lopez .
A head kick misses from Lopez .
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Millennium's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Millennium throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Millennium throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Millennium takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Millennium looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Millennium tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Millennium takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Millennium paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Lopez .
Millennium throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Millennium steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Millennium counters with a left to the body.
Millennium avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Millennium looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Millennium misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Lopez has Millennium up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Millennium backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez .
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Millennium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Millennium.
Millennium misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Millennium fails to land with a series of punches.
Millennium connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez 's hands.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Millennium.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Millennium sees coming a mile off.
Millennium lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez 's head.
Millennium with a jab.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Millennium tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Millennium keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez throws a low kick but Millennium moves out of range easily.
Millennium lands with a kick to the ribs.
Millennium with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Millennium tries to work over Lopez 's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Millennium.#CL#
Millennium tries to keep at a distance but Lopez has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Lopez keeps control of Millennium as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Millennium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez takes a swing at Millennium's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Millennium motions for Lopez to come forward. Millennium throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium connects with a crisp jab.
Millennium lands with a good body shot.
Lopez connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Millennium, pushing him back against the cage.
Millennium blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Millennium.
Millennium prevents a body shot from Lopez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez .
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Millennium controls the action.
#T2#
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Millennium blocks a body shot from Lopez . #BC2#
Millennium breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Lopez .
Millennium bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Millennium there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Millennium avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Millennium misses its intended target.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Millennium uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Millennium misses with the combination.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Millennium shakes it off.
Millennium takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopez tries to clinch but Millennium moves out of range.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Millennium.#T3#
Good work by Millennium as he checks the leg kick.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Millennium's sensitive parts.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Millennium.
Lopez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Millennium.
Millennium throws a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Millennium's calf.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Millennium works Lopez 's body with a nice hook.
Millennium lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Lopez has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez . Millennium does a little dance to reset his feet.
Millennium's corner calls for a 1-2. Millennium obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez throws a jab when Millennium was well out of range.
Millennium throws out a counter right but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Millennium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Millennium throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Millennium lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez 's head back.
#T4#
Millennium uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez .
A jab from Millennium does it's job there.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Millennium sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Millennium uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Millennium wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lopez lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Millennium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lopez has managed to clinch.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Millennium avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Millennium wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Millennium.
I think Millennium has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Millennium!
An out of breath Chris Millennium thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mark Lopez spoke after the fight, saying 'I have passed my throne to this kid I wish you well young man. Greatness is a featrading chased by many but only achieved by few in mmatycoon. I will retire this is my last fight oh and baby I'm coming home! long dick style!! haha peace everyone much love. '.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EFC Ramses vs Lopez
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Lopez throws a low kick but Ramses avoids it.
Ramses connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Ramses moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramses.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Ramses swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Ramses throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramses looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Ramses's body. Ramses takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramses.
Ramses throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Lopez .
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez 's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lopez 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mark Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramses moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Ramses scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Lopez sneaks out the side door and pushes Ramses away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ramses seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ramses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramses attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
Ramses misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Ramses avoids nicely.
Ramses swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramses lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Ramses tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lopez .
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Lopez digs a right hand into Ramses's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramses's gas tank.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Ramses fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez tries a body shot but Ramses blocks it.
#BC#
Ramses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Ramses ducks down to avoid it.
Ramses throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez .
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramses uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramses.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Ramses moves away and avoids it.
Ramses misses with a wild combination.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramses throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramses rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramses slips a straight right by Lopez .
Ramses throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramses doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramses scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Ramses drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Ramses manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramses misses the target.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Ramses counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramses throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez throws the left hand but Ramses avoids the punch easily.
Lopez is looking to slow Ramses down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopez wants to clinch up but Ramses keeps it at a distance.
Lopez swings for the body but Ramses moves out of range.
Ramses misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.#T4#
Ramses scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramses's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramses blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramses.
Ramses tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez 's elbow. #BC#
Ramses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramses lands a high kick!
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Lopez .
Ramses attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Ramses steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez with a jab.
Ramses moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez .
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Lopez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Lopez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Ramses.
Lopez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
John Ramses is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez scores with a spinning back kick!
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Ramses.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramses fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez .
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramses sizes up Lopez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramses misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez . No joy for Ramses on that attempt.
Ramses lands a jab.
Ramses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramses looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Ramses throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez 's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Lopez motions for Ramses to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Lopez .
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Ramses was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramses takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramses throws a nice head kick!
Lopez swings for the body but Ramses moves out of range.
As Lopez backs away, Ramses returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ramses has a takedown stuffed.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramses.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramses.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Ramses's side.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Ramses's leg. Ramses is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez slips a straight right by Ramses.#T2#
Ramses cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Lopez throws a low kick but Ramses moves out of range easily.
Lopez throws a lazy body kick
and Ramses counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramses's head.
Ramses moves away from the strike by Lopez . #TD#
Ramses gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramses is looking to stall here but Lopez recovers full guard.
Ramses trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramses postures up in Lopez 's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it. #T3#
Lopez keeping full guard, as Ramses tries to pass.
Ramses stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez .
Lopez pulls Ramses in to control the position.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Ramses is proving a slippery customer.
Ramses throws a strike but Lopez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ramses looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramses, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramses is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lopez wants to sweep here but Ramses controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ramses throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramses advances to half guard.
Lopez is pressing down on Ramses's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Ramses is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Ramses defends easily.
Ramses is pushing down on Lopez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramses has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ramses is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Ramses will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ramses's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramses.
Ramses does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez takes a swing at Ramses's ribcage but misses.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Ramses tried to counter with a leg kick but Lopez avoided it.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Lopez .
Ramses uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Ramses misses with a body shot.
Ramses misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a body kick that stops Ramses in his tracks momentarily.
Ramses lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramses goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Ramses defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Ramses walks into a straight right hand from Lopez .#T1#
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Ramses drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lopez looking for a sweep but Ramses has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Ramses is working for a guillotine from mount but Lopez frees his head quite easily.
Lopez regains half guard.#SUB#
Ramses is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Lopez wants to control but Ramses passes into side.
Ramses cracks Lopez with a big elbow.
Lopez looks to move to half guard but instead Ramses has passed into mount! Damn!
Lopez 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramses looking to ground and pound but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Lopez 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Ramses is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lopez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ramses tries to control but Lopez wriggling away. #SUB#
Ramses working for a submission but Lopez is keeping him at bay.
Ramses can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
Lopez is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramses trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez wants to control but Ramses is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramses trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez can't escape the position.
Ramses tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramses has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramses with the ground and pound from mount.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramses has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ramses clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Ramses avoids it well.
Ramses connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramses connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez 's hands.
Ramses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ramses to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramses scores with a punch to the head.
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramses manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Ramses lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramses as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez takes a swing at Ramses's ribcage but misses.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramses.
#TD#
Ramses looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ramses prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1##SUB#
Ramses is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramses to get the leverage.
Ramses stalling.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramses.
Lopez trying to hold on to Ramses's head to control him but Ramses postures up.
Ramses wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Ramses prevents Lopez from improving his position.#SUB#
Ramses wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramses lands a nice short elbow.
Ramses thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramses is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramses prevents Lopez from improving his position.#SUB#
Ramses is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramses controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Ramses is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Ramses wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramses controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez misses with a low kick. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Ramses counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Lopez wriggles free and stands up.
Ramses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramses checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Ramses.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez tests Ramses's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Ramses was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramses looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lopez !
Ramses ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez . No joy for Ramses on that attempt.
Ramses will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lopez tries to clinch there but Ramses circles away.
Ramses throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez .
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Ramses is out of range.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Ramses will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ramses avoids the head kick by Lopez .
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramses manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramses lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramses swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez .
Ramses fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramses scores with a leg kick.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramses scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramses lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramses checks a leg kick.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramses throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez 's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez misses with a body kick. #T1#
Ramses takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lopez cracks Ramses with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramses throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Ramses moves out of range.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramses was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez .
Lopez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ramses pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramses tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Ramses.
Ramses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Ramses misses its intended target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramses!
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramses scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramses misses with a body shot.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Mark Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramses's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez . Ramses does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Ramses.
Some wild striking there from Lopez .
Lopez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramses checks it well.
Ramses slips a straight right by Lopez .
Ramses throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Ramses is out of range.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Ramses circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramses counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramses misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ramses scores with a shot to the body.
Ramses slips a jab from Lopez .
Ramses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab. #T3#
Ramses scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramses cracks the inside of Lopez 's front leg.
Ramses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramses scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramses dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lopez throws a head kick that Ramses semi-blocks.
Lopez catches Ramses with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramses thuds his right hand into Lopez 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Ramses misses its intended target.
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Ramses scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramses moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramses circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Ramses looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopez !#SUB#
Ramses looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Ramses trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramses has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lopez !
Ramses blocks Lopez 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ramses showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramses has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ramses!
John Ramses retains his featherweight title!
John Ramses bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Mark Lopez was interviewed post fight and said 'I have passed my throne to this kid I wish you well young man. Greatness is a featrading chased by many but only achieved by few in mmatycoon. I will retire this is my last fight oh and baby I'm coming home! long dick style!! haha peace everyone much love. '.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Pride FC 15
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez . Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez tries a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Lopez cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg.
No joy there for Experiment Il, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment Il throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il jabs Lopez right on the nose. Lopez blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Lopez has been cut.
Lopez throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment Il counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez motions for Experiment Il to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment Il ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez .
Experiment Il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Lopez .
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment Il tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Mark Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Lopez swings for the body but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Lopez catches Experiment Il with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Experiment Il lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Experiment Il moved away.#T2#
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez .
Experiment Il throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il swinging wildly here.
Experiment Il throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment Il with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment Il's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lopez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Experiment Il scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Experiment Il crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lopez - the referee stops the clock and Experiment Il gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lopez . Experiment Il manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Experiment Il misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Donk. Lopez catches Experiment Il right on the button with a cross.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Lopez .
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Lopez .
Experiment Il is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez takes one on the button.
Jab from Lopez .
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.#T4#
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Lopez .
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment Il checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Experiment Il tries to land a body kick
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment Il counters with a body kick.
Lopez scores with a jab.
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Experiment Il moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Experiment Il releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lopez 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Experiment Il takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Donk. Lopez catches Experiment Il right on the button with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Experiment Il checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Experiment Il thinks about the counter body kick.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Experiment Il defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez .
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Experiment Il shapes to counter with a head kick.
Experiment Il throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez .
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head but Experiment Il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment Il.#T1#
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lopez lands a high kick!
Experiment Il has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Experiment Il walks into a left hand.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Experiment Il fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez , pushing him back against the cage.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Lopez is trying to push Experiment Il away but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Experiment Il is controlling him.
Lopez tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage.
Lopez tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lopez tries a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.#T2##CL2#
Experiment Il has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Experiment Il keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez 's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez .
Experiment Il darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez backing away here, and Experiment Il unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez scores with a push kick.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez .
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Lopez .
Lopez connects with a body shot.#T3#
Experiment Il avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lopez . Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick from Lopez .#CL2#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Experiment Il has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lopez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mark Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Lopez .
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez . That snapped Experiment Il's head back.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Experiment Il takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment Il tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment Il.#T4#
Experiment Il tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
Experiment Il gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopez .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il thuds his shin into the meat of Lopez 's side.
Lopez misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Experiment Il counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez .
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lopez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lopez tries to break free but Experiment Il pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment Il.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Experiment Il scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez .
Lopez scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lopez 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage.
Experiment Il's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Experiment Il working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Experiment Il appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il checks a low kick from Lopez .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez .
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment Il can do to turn this around?
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il wants to counter with a clinch but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Experiment Il takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez .
Nice body kick there by Experiment Il.
Lopez scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il tries to counter by closing the distance.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Danga de danga de dang - Lopez scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Experiment Il.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Experiment Il working Lopez over with knees to the body.#BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a head kick but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez misses with a body shot
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Lopez stuns Experiment Il with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez throws a head kick but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.#CL2#
Experiment Il darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.#T3#
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Experiment Il is controlling the position.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez .
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment Il digs a right hand into Lopez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez 's gas tank. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment Il does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a leg kick.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il connects with a body shot that sends Lopez 's belly button to the back.#T4#
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez 's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Experiment Il. Lopez shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il digs a good body shot into Lopez 's ribs.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Lopez .
Lopez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Experiment Il's head.#CL2#
Experiment Il gets a clinch.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnish Experiment Il.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lopez !
Mark Lopez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Pride FC 3
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Ramirez takes a swing at Lopez 's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramirez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lopez .
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez catches Ramirez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Lopez 's belly button to the back.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses
and Ramirez counters with a left to the body.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez 's sensitive parts.
Lopez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez cracks Lopez with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
A lazy left from Ramirez finds it's target.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez .
Ramirez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramirez slips a jab from Lopez .#CL2#
Ramirez has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Ramirez gets through Lopez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Lopez misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Ramirez scores with a hook.
Mark Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Lopez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez .
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez .
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
#T2#
Lopez misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Lopez slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lopez with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the body.
Ramirez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lopez .
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Ramirez blocks the low kick.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Ramirez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez .
Nice straight punches there by Lopez . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez .
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramirez is able to avoid easily.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramirez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Ramirez catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez. #T3#
Lopez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a low kick, looking for Lopez 's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
Ramirez lands with a right hand.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lopez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramirez.
Ramirez checks a low kick from Lopez .
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Lopez .
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez .
A nice side step and Ramirez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramirez ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez .
Lopez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopez fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Lopez .
Lopez works Ramirez's body with a nice hook.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Lopez 's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Ramirez slams his shin into Lopez 's torso.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Ramirez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Lopez 's legs.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Ramirez saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Ramirez connects with a single shot there.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iker Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lopez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez .
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Lopez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopez throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Lopez .
Ramirez scores with a jab. Lopez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez .
Ramirez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez .
Lopez misses with a leg kick.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Mark Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
Ramirez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez . Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopez backing away here, and Ramirez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ramirez connects with the punch.
Lopez throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Ramirez - just one landing.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick.
Lopez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramirez manages to circle out of the way.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez .#CL2#
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Lopez wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Lopez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopez misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez .
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramirez is able to avoid easily.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez .
Ramirez throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Ramirez moves out of range and Lopez only half commits. #T3#
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Ramirez connects with a crisp jab.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Ramirez.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Lopez is looking to slow Ramirez down with leg kicks.
Ramirez looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Ramirez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez scores with the left hand. Ramirez knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Ramirez's knee but Ramirez avoids it well.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez 's calf.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ramirez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Lopez 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Lopez 's legs.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lopez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Ramirez throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez misses with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Lopez throws a low kick but Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Lopez .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Lopez 's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Lopez checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez counters with an inside leg kick.
Lopez throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Lopez 's front leg.
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Lopez .
Lopez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Lopez 's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Ramirez blocks a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramirez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramirez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez .
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ramirez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez .
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Lopez .
Lopez connects with a looping right hand.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Lopez .
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Ramirez had a free shot at his head there.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramirez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez .
An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses.
A low kick from Lopez misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lopez takes one on the button.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Lopez .
Ramirez cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramirez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Lopez throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lopez is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Ramirez.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez .
Lopez digs a good hook to Ramirez's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Ramirez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez fakes the leg kick and cracks Lopez in the body.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Lopez .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iker Ramirez really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez. Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramirez throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramirez.
Lopez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Ramirez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramirez is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Lopez is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ramirez counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Lopez .
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick there by Lopez .
Ramirez dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopez .#T2#
Ramirez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramirez throws a head kick that Lopez semi-blocks.
Ramirez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramirez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez .
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez .
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramirez under the eye.
Ramirez takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramirez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramirez misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez .
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Lopez .
Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramirez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopez takes a step back to recover.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez tries to counter with a takedown but Ramirez is quick to defend against it.
Lopez cracks Ramirez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Ramirez's knee but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid body kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez feints and then cracks Lopez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Ramirez moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramirez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramirez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick.
Ramirez lands a nice hook to Lopez 's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez .
Ramirez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iker Ramirez dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Lopez tries to counter with a takedown but Ramirez is quick to defend against it.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ramirez there.
Ramirez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Ramirez finds it's target.
Ramirez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lopez defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez throws a good cross that connects.
Ramirez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lopez .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Lopez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Lopez .
Ramirez with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez tries a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez slips a jab from Lopez .
Lopez misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Lopez .
A bone on bone clash there as Ramirez blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Ramirez thuds his right hand into Lopez 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramirez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Lopez throws a lazy head kick
and Ramirez counters with a nice leg kick.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Ramirez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez .
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramirez sprawls and moves away.
Ramirez lands with a good body shot.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Lopez is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopez to score with a decent uppercut.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with an outside leg kick.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Ramirez.
Ramirez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez 's hands.
Ramirez moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
Ramirez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez . Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Lopez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramirez checks it well.
Mark Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramirez throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Lopez .
Lopez throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
Ramirez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopez 's head.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Lopez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramirez throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez . That did some damage!
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iker Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramirez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iker Ramirez!
Iker Ramirez is the new featherweight champion!
Iker Ramirez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Mark Lopez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have passed my throne to this kid I wish you well young man. Greatness is a featrading chased by many but only achieved by few in mmatycoon. I will retire this is my last fight oh and baby I'm coming home! long dick style!! haha peace everyone much love. '.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC #37
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Lopez lands with a straight right. Huhrera didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez .
A head kick by Lopez misses #TD2#
and Huhrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huhrera .
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Huhrera slips an elbow through the middle.
Huhrera trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Huhrera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huhrera is pushing down on Lopez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Huhrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huhrera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Huhrera is nestled in close to Lopez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1##SUB2#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huhrera to get the leverage.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it.
Lopez tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Huhrera wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez is looking to control Huhrera 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Lopez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Huhrera is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huhrera .
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Huhrera 's front leg but catches the back leg as Huhrera tries to avoid it.
Lopez jabs Huhrera right on the nose. Huhrera blinks but takes it well.
Huhrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Lopez slips under a jab from Huhrera .
As Huhrera tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Huhrera manages to avoid the attempt.
Lopez scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Huhrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopez to the mat! Lopez manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Huhrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Huhrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huhrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez .#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Huhrera moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Huhrera tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Lopez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Huhrera . That snapped Lopez 's head back.
Mark Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez jabs Huhrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mark Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Lopez lands with a right hand.
Huhrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopez .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Lopez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huhrera .
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Huhrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopez !
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Huhrera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lopez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Huhrera 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Lopez taking some punishment here, with Huhrera in his half guard.
Lopez won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Huhrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez 's head.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huhrera .
Huhrera is stalling here. Lopez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Huhrera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lopez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Huhrera is trying to control Lopez 's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Huhrera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Huhrera wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huhrera gets back to full guard.
Huhrera is adopting a defensive guard.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Lopez won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Lopez postures up.
Huhrera seems keen to control Lopez 's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mark Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez throws a body punch but Huhrera moves out of range.
Huhrera tries to clinch up.
Huhrera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez scores with a head kick. Huhrera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Huhrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huhrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez .
Huhrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Huhrera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
My spies in Gym inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lopez is trying to stand back up but Huhrera is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huhrera digs a good body shot into Lopez 's ribs.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huhrera slips a jab from Lopez .
A big right from Huhrera misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huhrera . Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Huhrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Huhrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huhrera lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Huhrera had a free shot at his head there.
Huhrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huhrera lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez .
#T1#
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Huhrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Huhrera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Lopez sneaks out the side door and pushes Huhrera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Huhrera moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
Mark Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez punishes Huhrera 's body with a nice straight punch.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Huhrera misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Huhrera slips under a jab.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huhrera .
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huhrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huhrera misses with a looping right.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huhrera on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huhrera .
Huhrera ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez .
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Huhrera avoids the body shot from Lopez .
Huhrera has a takedown stuffed.
Lopez scores with a head kick. Huhrera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lopez clobbers Huhrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Huhrera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lopez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huhrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Lopez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Lopez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez with a hook.
Huhrera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lopez .
Huhrera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mark Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Huhrera looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.
Huhrera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Huhrera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lopez cracks Huhrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez lands with a nice body kick.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huhrera .
And Huhrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez . That's going to slow Huhrera down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Huhrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huhrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huhrera blocks a low kick nicely.
Huhrera dives in and grabs Lopez 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Huhrera 's head and hops out.
Huhrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Huhrera 's front leg but catches the back leg as Huhrera tries to avoid it.
Huhrera moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Lopez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huhrera doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. Huhrera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez catches Huhrera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huhrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez .
Lopez misses with a hook.
Huhrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Lopez .
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Huhrera moved out of range.
Huhrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Huhrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huhrera misses with a looping left.
Huhrera misses with an uppercut.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Huhrera moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Huhrera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Lopez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Huhrera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Huhrera 's leg. Huhrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Huhrera 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez digs a good hook to Huhrera 's body.
#CL2#
Huhrera rushes Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Huhrera keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Huhrera is controlling him.
Huhrera working aggressively here.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Huhrera has the dominant position.#BC#
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez connects with a high kick.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Huhrera is just out of range.
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Huhrera is able to avoid easily.
Huhrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez .
A jab from Lopez does it's job there.
Huhrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Huhrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huhrera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huhrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Huhrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huhrera misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Huhrera scores with a three punch combo!
Huhrera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Huhrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez , pushing him back against the cage.
Huhrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez .
Huhrera tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mark Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera tries to pull guard but Lopez holds him up against the cage and eventually Huhrera drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Huhrera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Huhrera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera not doing much here.
#T4#
Huhrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Huhrera is trying to keep Lopez in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez had his way with Julio Valeron Huhrera in that round.
That's time! Lopez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Huhrera slips under a jab.
Huhrera ducks under a wild hook from Lopez .
Huhrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huhrera can do to turn this around?
Huhrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Huhrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Lopez .
Huhrera moves away from the strike by Lopez .
Lopez wants to slow Huhrera down by chopping away at his legs.
Huhrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huhrera .
Huhrera misses the jab.
Huhrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez sets himself, and Huhrera steps forward looking for the clinch! Lopez avoids it this time.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Huhrera 's body. Huhrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huhrera shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Huhrera checks the leg kick.
Huhrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Huhrera persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Huhrera 's side.
Huhrera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopez checks it well.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Mark Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Huhrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Huhrera shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lopez feinted with a counter takedown.
Huhrera ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez .
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huhrera .
Lopez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Huhrera 's head.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Huhrera . Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Huhrera ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez .
Lopez sizes up Huhrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huhrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huhrera 's sensitive parts.
Huhrera lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Huhrera 's leg. Huhrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huhrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huhrera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lopez .
Lopez lands a lovely overhand right.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huhrera .
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez . That's going to slow Huhrera down.
Huhrera takes a swing at Lopez 's ribcage but misses.
Huhrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez .
Huhrera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Huhrera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huhrera throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee asks Huhrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Huhrera prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Lopez tries to bench press Huhrera off him but Huhrera keeps the position.
Lopez taking a bit of punishment here - Huhrera scoring with strikes.
Huhrera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lopez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Huhrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huhrera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from Huhrera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lopez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Lopez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Huhrera is controlling him well.
Huhrera working the body and head with strikes.
Huhrera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera in side control, throwing shots but Lopez defends.
Huhrera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lopez is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lopez !
Mark Lopez retains his featherweight title!
Mark Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Ajax Worldwide #4
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez . That's going to slow Manuel down.
Lopez slips a jab from Manuel.
Lopez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez .#CL#
Manuel gets a clinch.
Lopez is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks. #BC2#
Lopez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manuel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Lopez misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Manuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
Lopez jabs Manuel right on the nose. Manuel blinks but takes it well.
Manuel drops his hands momentarily and Lopez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Manuel misses
and Lopez counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Lopez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel checks the leg kick.
Manuel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.#T1#
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Manuel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manuel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez controlling Manuel's posture. #SUB#
Manuel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lopez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manuel, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
I've been told that Lopez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Manuel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Manuel looking to control.
#SUB#
Manuel working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Manuel working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.#SUB#
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.#SUB#
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manuel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Manuel's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manuel controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself. #SUB#
Manuel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Manuel has an active guard here but Lopez has managed to pass into half guard.
Manuel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manuel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lopez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manuel, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Manuel cracks the inside of Lopez 's front leg.
Manuel blocks the body kick.
Manuel feinted with a counter takedown.
Good work by Manuel as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manuel.
Lopez throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez .
Manuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez .
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Manuel's leg. Manuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopez swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Manuel.
#TD#
Lopez gets caught flat footed, as Manuel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manuel pushes down on Lopez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Manuel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Manuel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Manuel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manuel. #SUB#
Manuel is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manuel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Manuel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Manuel 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. Manuel eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez tries to roll over but Manuel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Manuel wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Manuel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Manuel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manuel trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez thuds his right hand into Manuel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Manuel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lopez won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Lopez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Lopez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Manuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez . Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez .
Manuel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manuel with a hook.
Manuel moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manuel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez misses the jab.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Lopez .
Manuel swinging wildly here.
Lopez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez .#T1#
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez 's head.
Manuel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez .
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez .
Lopez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manuel doesn't seem phased though.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manuel cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez is looking to slow Manuel down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Manuel clinches.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Manuel.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Manuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mark Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Nice jab there from Lopez .
Nice defenses there by Lopez .
Lopez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mark Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez lands a high kick!
Lopez throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Manuel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Manuel jumps back.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez .
Manuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel feinted with a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Manuel dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Manuel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Manuel is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.#T3#
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manuel is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Manuel seems to be looking for submissions.
Manuel trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
Manuel is looking to stall here but Lopez recovers full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manuel stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez .#SUB2#
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manuel passes Lopez 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manuel.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Manuel off balance momentarily.
Manuel wants to clinch.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez .
Manuel tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.
Manuel scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Lopez .
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Manuel tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Manuel's leg but Manuel calmly moves out of range.
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Manuel throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Manuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Lopez .
Lopez jabs Manuel right on the nose. Manuel blinks but takes it well.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manuel scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Manuel blocks a head kick by Lopez .
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Manuel is out of range.
Manuel swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Manuel rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Manuel with a jab.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.#T2#
Manuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lopez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuel momentarily.
Lopez delivers a nice body kick.
Manuel misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch.
Manuel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manuel avoids the head kick by Lopez .
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manuel feinted with a counter takedown.
Manuel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez .
Manuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Lopez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lopez misses with a looping right.#T3#
Manuel tries to clinch up.
Lopez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manuel slips a straight right by Lopez .
Mark Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Manuel off balance momentarily.
Manuel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab lands there for Manuel.
Manuel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Manuel's belly button to the back.
Manuel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manuel misses with a two punch combination.
Manuel walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez .
Manuel checks a leg kick.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manuel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Manuel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manuel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Manuel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Lopez kicks Manuel off and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manuel or perhaps it was just good defense by Lopez , which made it look bad.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez throws a head kick that Manuel semi-blocks.
Manuel slips under a jab.
Manuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez tries a low kick but Manuel avoids it.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Manuel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manuel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Manuel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lopez .
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Manuel misses the jab.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Manuel lands a nice hook to Lopez 's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez .
Lopez moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Manuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lopez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.#CL#
Manuel has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Manuel keeps him there for the moment.
Lopez misses with some punches.
#TD#
Manuel jumps into guard, dragging Lopez to the mat.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuel is keeping the position for now.
Manuel wants to improve his position but instead Lopez has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Lopez stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Lopez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manuel is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Manuel staying out of range there.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Manuel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manuel blocks a head kick by Lopez .
Manuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Manuel.
Manuel staying out of range there.
Manuel fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Lopez counters with a takedown into side control.
Manuel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lopez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lopez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Manuel is working to get back to half guard.
Manuel wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manuel regains half guard.
Peter Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez blocks the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Manuel looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Manuel won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lopez !
Mark Lopez is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Mark Lopez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#735 Sonnen v Maracon
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Lopetus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonney's head backwards.
Bonney misses with a left hand
and Lopetus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonney wants to clinch but Lopetus slips to the side
and Lopetus counters with a straight right hand.
Lopetus cracks a nice hook into Bonney's ribs.
Lopetus throws the left hand but Bonney avoids the punch easily.
Lopetus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Bonney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopetus.
Lopetus scores with a jab. Bonney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Bonney moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonney feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bonney is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonney misses its target.
Bonney moves out of range as Lopetus throws a body kick.
Bonney is looking to counter punch.
Lopetus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopetus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bonney is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lopetus misses with a left hand
and Bonney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Lopetus.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good work by Lopetus as he checks the leg kick.
Lopetus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Lopetus misses.
Bonney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bonney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopetus misses with a hook
and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopetus throws a jab when Bonney was well out of range.#T2#
Lopetus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonney counters with a nice body shot.
Lopetus lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopetus.
Bonney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopetus's sensitive parts.
Bonney throws a wild body kick that Lopetus sees coming a mile off.
Lopetus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopetus cracks Bonney with an open hand slap.
Bonney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopetus misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Lopetus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopetus.
Lopetus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bonney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopetus throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Lopetus scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonney should have avoided that one.
Lopetus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopetus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopetus walks into a jab.
Lopetus circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Lopetus.
Bonney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopetus tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopetus to score with a decent uppercut.
Lopetus throws a good cross that connects.
Lopetus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Bonney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Lopetus as the two fighters clinch.
Bonney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lopetus scores with a body shot.
Lopetus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopetus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lopetus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bonney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopetus scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Keijo Lopetus has been cut.
Lopetus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonney is out of range.
Bonney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lopetus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bonneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lopetus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bonney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney takes one to the chin there.
Bonney staying out of range there.
Bonney is looking to clinch but Lopetus is avoiding it.
Lopetus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bonney throws a nice looking combination but Lopetus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Bonney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopetus misses with a left hand #CL#
and Bonney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lopetus managing to block the knees to the body from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopetus blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Lopetus fails to land.
Bonney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Lopetus manages to break the clinch.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopetus throws out the jab.
Bonney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lopetus lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonney's head.#T2#
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopetus.
Bonney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lopetus misses with a head kick.
Lopetus lunges at Bonney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonney's hand.
Lopetus clobbers Bonney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Bonney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Lopetus backs away, Bonney returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bonney slips a straight right by Lopetus.
Bonney thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Bonney moves away and avoids it.
Bonney throwing a counter right hand but Lopetus manages to avoid it.
Lopetus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bonney to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopetus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Lopetus tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonney throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lopetus feints and then cracks Bonney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonney down.
Bonney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonney blocks a jab.
Bonney walks into a left hand.
Lopetus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Lopetus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopetus connects with a body shot.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopetus throws out the jab.
Bonney throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lopetus avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopetus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Lopetus misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopetus misses the shot to the body.
Bonney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopetus lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonney's head.
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lopetus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopetus.
Bonney throwing a counter right hand but Lopetus manages to avoid it.
Lopetus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bonneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keijo Lopetus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopetus.
Bonney half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopetus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopetus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonney.
Bonney slips under a jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a good cross that connects.
Lopetus connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopetus, right into the meat.
Lopetus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lopetus looks to land a right hand but Bonney moved out of range.
Bonney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Lopetus misses with a looping right.
Bonney slips under a jab.
Lopetus swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonney misses the target.
Bonney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Lopetus misses.
Bonney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bonney slips a jab from Lopetus.
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopetus is looking to slow Bonney down with leg kicks.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopetus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Bonney.
Bonney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lopetus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bonney. That's going to slow Lopetus down.
Bonney moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopetus throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopetus throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonney misses the target.
Lopetus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopetus looks to land a right hand but Bonney moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonney misses the target.#T3#
Bonney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Bonney clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Bonney.
#TD#
Bonney manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keijo Lopetus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Lopetus stands up from Bonney's guard - Lopetus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lopetus tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopetus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopetus lands a head kick!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopetus connects with a right hand. Bonney shakes it off.
Lopetus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopetus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopetus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopetus throws an off balance right hand
and Bonney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Lopetus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopetus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Lopetus!
In his post fight interview, Keijo Lopetus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Lopetus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
Castrello lands with a right hand.
Lopetus misses with a looping left.
Castrello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castrello throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castrello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Castrello keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Castrello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopetus.
Castrello cracks a nice hook into Lopetus's ribs.
Castrello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. Castrello looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Lopetus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castrello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castrello throws a right and a left that Lopetus avoids nicely.
Castrello misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Castrello tenderised Lopetus's leg. Lopetus is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Castrello misses.
Lopetus only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Castrello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopetus's hands.
Lopetus scores with a jab. Castrello acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castrello buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castrello on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
Lopetus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Castrello.
Lopetus cracks Castrello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lopetus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut
and Castrello makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lopetus really felt that one!
Lopetus tests Castrello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castrello defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
Castrello thuds his shin into the meat of Lopetus's side.
Castrello throws a lazy right hand but Lopetus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Castrello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopetus throws an overhand right that lands on Castrello's shoulder, as Castrello tries to avoid the shot.
Lopetus throws an off balance right hand
and Castrello counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Castrello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopetus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopetus misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Castrello. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Lopetus.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castrello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopetus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopetus blocks a head kick by Castrello.
A leg kick checked by Castrello.
Castrello swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Lopetus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopetus's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lopetus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Castrello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopetus.
Castrello connects with a right hand. Lopetus shakes it off.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopetus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopetus throws out a counter right but Castrello avoids it with no problem.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Castrello moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Castrello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a hook.
Castrello lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopetus's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castrello.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castrello.
Lopetus misses with a lunging right hand
and Castrello counters with a body kick.
Lopetus connects with a right hand. Castrello shakes it off.
Castrello lands a head kick. Lopetus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castrello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Castrello throws the left hand but Lopetus avoids the punch easily.
Castrello lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castrello.
Lopetus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopetus misses with an uppercut
letting Castrello counter with a right hand.
Castrello misses with a head kick.
Lopetus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range.
Lopetus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Castrello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castrello.
Lopetus works Castrello's body with a nice hook.
Lopetus slips under a jab.
Castrello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castrello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Castrello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castrello misses with a left hand
and Lopetus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopetus walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Castrello plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopetus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Castrello throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castrello doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopetus circles away.
Lopetus throws a hook to the side of Castrello's head but Castrello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopetus misses with a looping left.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Castrello off balance momentarily.
Castrello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lopetus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castrello throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses.
Lopetus throws out a loose jab but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Castrello 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castrello slips a jab from Lopetus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello lands with a right hand.
Castrello throws a hook but Lopetus avoids it easily.
Castrello looks to land a combination. Lopetus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopetus looks to land a right hand but Castrello moved out of range.
Castrello scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopetus in his tracks.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut. Castrello saw that one coming.
It looked like Castrello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Castrello throws a leg kick but Lopetus checks it.
Castrello uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lopetus moves away from the strike by Castrello.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopetus checks a leg kick.
Lopetus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castrello manages to avoid it.
Castrello connects with a nice looking jab.
Lopetus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castrello moves out of range of the body kick from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castrello tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castrello.
Castrello lands with a straight right. Lopetus didn't see that one coming.
Castrello throws an overhand right that lands on Lopetus's shoulder, as Lopetus tries to avoid the shot.
Castrello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castrello.
Castrello throws an overhand right that lands on Lopetus's shoulder, as Lopetus tries to avoid the shot.
Castrello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopetus can do to turn this around?
Lopetus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopetus thuds a left hand into Castrello's body.
Castrello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Castrello misses its target.
Jab, jab by Lopetus - just one landing.
Lopetus lands with a straight right. Castrello didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Castrello is rocked!
Castrello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castrello throws a lazy right hand but Lopetus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castrello takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
Lopetus tries to move into range but Castrello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Castrello.
Lopetus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Castrello.
The fighters circling - Castrello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castrello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopetus throws out the jab.
Castrello scores with a jab.
Nice body kick from Castrello.
Lopetus drops his hands momentarily and Castrello takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Lopetus cracks Castrello with a good jab.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Lopetus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lopetus walks into a left hand.
Castrello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a hook but Castrello blocks it.
Castrello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopetus.
Lopetus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castrello throws a shot to the body.
Lopetus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castrello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Castrello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cullen Castrello is winning the standup battle so far.
Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopetus.
Castrello defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
Lopetus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopetus misses with a looping right.
Castrello was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Castrello shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Castrello does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Castrello misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Lopetus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopetus throws the left hand but Castrello avoids the punch easily.
Lopetus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castrello's head backwards.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Castrello moved away.
Lopetus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopetus takes one to the chin there.
Lopetus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castrello misses with a head kick.
Lopetus staying out of range there.
Lopetus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopetus lands a lovely overhand right.
Castrello throws a head kick that Lopetus semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lopetus misses with a straight right.
Castrello misses with a body shot.
Castrello staying out of range there.
Castrello misses with a head kick.
Lopetus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lopetus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castrello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castrello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
Lopetus takes one to the side of the head.
Lopetus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castrello tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopetus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopetus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Castrello.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopetus. That snapped Castrello's head back.
Lopetus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Castrello chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castrello feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lopetuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lopetus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castrello connects with a leg kick. Lopetus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Castrello misses with a hook
and Lopetus counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Castrello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopetus throws a hook but Castrello blocks it.
Lopetus scores with a jab.
Castrello jabs Lopetus right on the nose. Lopetus blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castrello throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castrello feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lopetus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castrello.
Lopetus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castrello.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopetus.
Castrello has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopetus finds it's way round the side to connect with Castrello's head.
Lopetus cracks Castrello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castrello connects with a solid leg kick.
Castrello blocks a jab.
Lopetus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCastrello.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Keijo Lopetus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopetus.
Castrello throws a low kick but Lopetus avoids it.
Castrello misses with a hook
and Lopetus counters with a straight right hand.
Lopetus steps in with a hook that catches Castrello right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lopetus follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Castrello looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Lopetus!
A less than humble Keijo Lopetus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#728 Sonnen v Grigorian
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Lopetus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khakhold.
Lopetus walks into a stiff left hand from Khakhold.
Khakhold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopetus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khakhold looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopetus is just out of range.
Lopetus moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Lopetus does it's job there.
Lopetus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khakhold.
Khakhold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopetus.
Khakhold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lopetus looks to throw the jab but Khakhold is out of range.
Khakhold tries a quick counter leg kick but Lopetus is wise to it.
Khakhold connects with a solid leg kick.
Khakhold looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Khakhold clinches with his opponent.
Khakhold prevents a body shot from Lopetus.
Khakhold prevents a body shot from Lopetus.
Lopetus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Khakhold breaks the clinch.
A big right from Lopetus misses. #T1#
Lopetus loads up on a big right hand but Khakhold slips the punch.
Lopetus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Khakhold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khakhold slips a straight right by Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a jab.
Khakhold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lopetus is out of range and Khakhold settles back down.
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopetus throws a jab but it's blocked by Khakhold.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut. Khakhold saw that one coming.
Khakhold with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Khakhold.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khakhold.
Khakhold moves away from the strike by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khakhold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khakhold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khakhold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopetus misses with a right hand
and Khakhold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lopetus enables Khakhold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lopetus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Lopetus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Khakhold off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khakhold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Lopetus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khakhold passes Lopetus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khakhold is looking to take a break and control but Lopetus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khakhold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khakhold is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lopetus reverses the position - he's now on top in Khakhold's guard. #SUB2#
Khakhold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopetus is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Khakhold looking for a guillotine here but Lopetus defends easily.
#SUB2#
Khakhold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Khakhold working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lopetus has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Khakhold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopetus pulls his head out easily.
Khakhold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lopetus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lopetus's back!#T4#
Khakhold is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Khakhold goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lopetus escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Khakhold wants to control but Lopetus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Khakhold has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lopetus escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lopetus!
Khakhold is looking to reverse the position.
Khakhold is trying to control Lopetus's posture but Lopetus avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dixie Pablo Khakhold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lopetus misses with a lunging right hand
and Khakhold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Khakhold misses its intended target.
Lopetus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khakhold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopetus is looking to counter punch.
Khakhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopetus.
Khakhold lands a nice looking body shot.
Khakhold thumps Lopetus with a low kick.
Lopetus with a nice cross.
Khakhold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopetus is looking to counter punch.
Khakhold misses with a body kick.
Lopetus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khakhold! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus moves forwards but Khakhold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopetus missing with a left hand there. Khakhold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopetus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khakhold counters with a nice body kick.
Khakhold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopetus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Lopetus misses. #T1#
A big right from Lopetus misses.
Lopetus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Khakhold thumps Lopetus with a low kick.
Khakhold throws out a leg kick but Lopetus moves out of range and Khakhold only half commits.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khakhold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopetus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
Khakhold loads up on a big right hand but Lopetus slips the punch.
Khakhold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopetus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopetus misses with a looping right.
Khakhold misses with a body kick.
Khakhold ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Khakhold thows a leg kick but Lopetus checks it
and Lopetus counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopetus throws a hook but Khakhold blocks it.
Lopetus throws a hook to the side of Khakhold's head but Khakhold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Lopetus moves forwards but Khakhold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopetus misses with a left hand
and Khakhold counters with a nice body shot.
Khakhold tries for a takedown but Lopetus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khakhold throws an off balance right hand
and Lopetus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopetus misses with a looping right.
Khakhold throws a shot from downtown. Lopetus moves away and avoids it.
Lopetus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut.
Khakhold throws a body shot but no joy.
Khakhold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
Khakhold slips under a jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khakhold counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
Khakhold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Lopetus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopetus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
Lopetus scores with a punch to the head.
Khakhold ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
A shot to the liver by Lopetus. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Khakhold moves into range and clinches up with Lopetus.
Khakhold throws a head punch that misses.
Khakhold goes for a takedown attempt but Lopetus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khakhold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopetus.
Khakhold misses with a double jab.
Khakhold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopetus.
Lopetus avoids the head kick by Khakhold.
Lopetus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khakhold was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopetus.
Khakhold misses with an uppercut
and Lopetus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Lopetus sizes up Khakhold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khakhold avoids the body shot from Lopetus.
Khakhold cracks Lopetus with an open hand slap.
Khakhold misses with an uppercut. Lopetus saw that one coming.
Khakhold tries to bum rush Lopetus with a series of wild strikes but Lopetus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopetus throws a poor cross that misses
and Khakhold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopetus throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Khakhold to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopetus misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Khakhold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lopetus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Khakhold manages to move to mount!
Khakhold landing shots from mount.
Khakhold scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopetus?
Khakhold breaks from Lopetus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopetus misses with a straight left.
Khakhold moves away from the strike by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Khakhold moves away and avoids it.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Khakhold moves away and avoids it.
Lopetus misses with a straight right.
Khakhold slips a straight right by Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a hook.
Khakhold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopetus.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Khakhold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold blocks a jab.
Lopetus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Khakhold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopetus!
Lopetus tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Lopetus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khakhold.
Khakhold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Khakhold seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lopetus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khakhold scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Khakhold seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Khakhold is looking to take a break and control but Lopetus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khakhold sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lopetus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lopetus dodges the ground and pound from Khakhold.
Keijo Lopetus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lopetus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Khakhold is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lopetus tries to get to full guard but Khakhold has control of the leg.
Khakhold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khakhold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khakhold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lopetus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khakhold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khakhold wants to pass to mount but Lopetus is defending the position.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Khakhold is taking a breather. Lopetus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khakhold is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Khakhold has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopetus throws a jab but it's blocked by Khakhold.
Khakhold ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Khakhold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopetus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopetus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khakhold counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Khakhold lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khakhold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khakhold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopetus's waist but Lopetus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khakhold off to one side.
Khakhold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopetus in his tracks.
Lopetus swings for the body but Khakhold moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Pablo Khakhold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khakhold has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
Dixie Pablo Khakhold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Lopetus moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
A jab from Lopetus finds it's way through Manuel's defenses.
Lopetus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Manuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopetus moves away.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel with a jab.
Lopetus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Lopetus.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Lopetus.
Manuel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manuel throws a hook but Lopetus avoids it easily.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Manuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Manuel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lopetus defends it well.
Lopetus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Manuel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lopetus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manuel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
Manuel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manuel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopetus misses with a straight right.
Manuel throws the left hand but Lopetus avoids the punch easily.
Lopetus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Manuel off balance momentarily.
Manuel connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Lopetus misses #TD2#
and Manuel counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Manuel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopetus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lopetus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2##SUB2#
Manuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopetus is defending well.
Lopetus is trying to buck Manuel off.#SUB2#
Manuel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopetus has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Manuel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Lopetus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manuel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopetus.
Lopetus blocks a head kick by Manuel.
#T3#
Lopetus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Lopetus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopetus misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Manuel counters with a takedown into side control.
Lopetus bucks up and tries to throw Manuel off but instead Manuel has got his back!#ES#
Lopetus is trying to shake Manuel off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Manuel won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Manuel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target.
Manuel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopetus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Manuel checks a leg kick.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
Lopetus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Lopetus.
#T4#
Lopetus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopetus throws a hook but Manuel blocks it.
Manuel scores with the left hand. Lopetus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel cracks Lopetus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Lopetus misses.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lopetus thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.#TD2#
Manuel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manuel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Manuel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopetus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel trying to control the position but Lopetus is working away. #SUB2#
Manuel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lopetus is trying to escape and Manuel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lopetus is forced to tap! Nice work there by Manuel! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Manuel!
After winning the bout, Peter Manuel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#717 Gower v Springs
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Khakhold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopetus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khakhold checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Khakhold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Khakhold checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khakhold.
Lopetus cracks Khakhold with a good jab.
Khakhold looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopetus is just out of range.
Lopetus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khakhold.
Khakhold scores with a nice strike.
Khakhold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopetus misses with a straight left.
Lopetus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khakhold.
We've been informed that Lopetus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Khakhold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Khakhold checks it.
Lopetus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khakhold on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khakhold loads up on a big right hand but Lopetus slips the punch.
Khakhold takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Lopetus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Khakhold.
Lopetus works the jab nicely.#T1#
Khakhold checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khakhold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Lopetus works Khakhold's body with a nice hook.
Lopetus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopetus.
Nice straight punches there by Lopetus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a hook but Khakhold blocks it.
Khakhold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khakhold checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Khakhold moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Khakhold.
Khakhold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopetus.
Khakhold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khakhold scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Khakhold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lopetus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lopetus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khakhold.
Khakhold cracks Lopetus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lopetus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopetus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khakhold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopetus tries to counter with a clinch but Khakhold shakes him off and moves away.
Khakhold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopetus as he jumps to the side.
Lopetus misses the jab.
Lopetus throws an off balance right hand
and Khakhold counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut. Khakhold saw that one coming.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Khakhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khakhold half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khakhold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khakhold.
Lopetus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khakhold manages to avoid it.
Khakhold dodges the punch combination from Lopetus.
#T3#
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Khakhold sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khakhold quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lopetus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopetus slips a straight right by Khakhold.
Lopetus scores with a leg kick.
Lopetus wants to land a leg kick but Khakhold is out of range.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopetus loads up on a big right hand but Khakhold slips the punch.
Khakhold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khakhold cracks the inside of Lopetus's front leg.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Khakhold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopetus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopetus tries to break the clinch but Khakhold is controlling the position.
Lopetus presses Khakhold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lopetus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopetus lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopetus.
Khakhold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khakhold. #TD#
Khakhold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lopetus regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Lopetus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Khakhold has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khakhold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopetus is leaning against Khakhold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lopetus jumps guard but Khakhold stands there with Lopetus around his waist. Lopetus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Lopetus pulls Khakhold into guard.
Khakhold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khakhold stops Lopetus from standing up.
Lopetus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Khakhold working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Lopetus pushes Khakhold off and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Khakhold.
Khakhold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopetus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Khakhold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
Nice jab there from Lopetus.
Khakhold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopetus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Lopetus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khakhold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khakhold avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Khakhold.
Khakhold is looking to counter with a body kick.
Khakhold lands with a shot to the body.
Khakhold connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Khakhold throws a looping overhand right but Lopetus ducks down to avoid it.
Khakhold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopetus.
Khakhold slips a jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopetus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Khakhold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lopetus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Khakhold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Khakhold fails to land.
Khakhold misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Lopetus gets control of Khakhold's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lopetus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Lopetus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Khakhold misses with the head strike.
Khakhold can't find room to land a body shot as Lopetus controls the action.
Lopetus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khakhold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopetus backwards.
Lopetus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lopetus working hard to break the clinch.
Khakhold lands a nice uppercut.
Lopetus tries to break free but Khakhold pushes him back against the cage.
Khakhold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khakhold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopetus backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Lopetus.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Lopetus breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Khakhold misses its target.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Lopetus misses with a series of wild punches.
Khakhold connects with a looping right hand.
Khakhold thumps Lopetus with a low kick.
Lopetus dips to his left and cracks Khakhold with an uppercut!
Khakhold pushes Lopetus away with a front kick.
Lopetus moves forwards but Khakhold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khakhold attempts a counter takedown but Lopetus avoids it well and moves away.
Khakhold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopetus.
Khakhold throws a hook to the side of Lopetus's head but Lopetus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopetus, right into the meat.
Lopetus cracks Khakhold with an open hand slap.
Lopetus throws a solid leg kick but Khakhold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a right hand that Khakhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Khakhold also avoids with ease.
Lopetus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khakhold.
Khakhold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lopetus just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Lopetus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopetus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khakhold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
Khakhold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopetus's head.
Lopetus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khakhold checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khakhold is looking to counter punch.
Khakhold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopetus.
Khakhold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopetus! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Khakhold.
Khakhold scores with a jab. Lopetus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khakhold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
Khakhold lands a right hook to the body.
Lopetus tried to score with a low kick but Khakhold checks it.
Jab, jab by Khakhold - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopetus throws the left hand but Khakhold avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Khakhold connects with a leg kick. Lopetus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khakhold works over Lopetus's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body punch from Lopetus.
Lopetus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khakhold.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khakhold.
Khakhold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khakhold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khakhold misses with a body shot.
Lopetus tries to land a front kick but Khakhold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopetus lands with a good body shot.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khakhold.
Lopetus slips a straight right by Khakhold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Khakhold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopetus connects with a high kick.
Khakhold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lopetus slips a jab from Khakhold.
Lopetus lands a nice shot that snaps Khakhold's head back.
Jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khakhold.
Lopetus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khakhold throws out the jab.
Khakhold tests Lopetus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khakhold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopetus.
Khakhold ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Khakhold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a wild body shot.
Lopetus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khakhold with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khakhold misses with a straight left.
Lopetus connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopetus.
Khakhold feinted with a counter takedown.
Lopetus throws a chopping leg kick but Khakhold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopetus swings for the body but Khakhold moves out of range.
Khakhold throws a nice looking combination but Lopetus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopetus lands a glancing blow to the side of Khakhold's head.
Lopetus misses with a double jab
and Khakhold counters with a nice body shot.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Khakhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khakhold appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khakhold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopetus counters with a nice uppercut.
Khakhold gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but Lopetus checks it.
Khakhold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopetus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khakhold counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Khakhold tenderised Lopetus's leg. Lopetus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khakhold misses with a wild body shot.
Khakhold throws a solid leg kick but Lopetus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khakhold.#T2#
Khakhold checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lopetus scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Khakhold moved out of range nicely.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Lopetus tenderised Khakhold's leg. Khakhold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khakhold shoots in but Lopetus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An inside leg kick from Khakhold misses.
Khakhold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khakhold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lopetus misses with a few strikes there.
Khakhold lands a slapping body shot.
Lopetus is looking to chop away at Khakhold's legs.
Khakhold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopetus sprawls and moves away.
Khakhold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopetus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Khakhold counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopetus!
Lopetus prevents Khakhold from improving position. #T3#
Lopetus is pushing Khakhold's head away, looking to escape. Khakhold manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Khakhold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lopetus taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Khakhold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopetus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lopetus is trying to get back to his feet.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keijo Lopetus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khakhold works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Khakhold scoring with punches and elbows. #ES2#
Lopetus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Khakhold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khakhold throws a shot from downtown. Lopetus moves away and avoids it.
Khakhold clobbers Lopetus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lopetus lands with a right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Lopetus.
Khakhold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopetus moves away.
Khakhold throws a solid leg kick but Lopetus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khakhold.
A punch lands to the side of Khakhold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khakhold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lopetus looks to land a right hand but Khakhold moved out of range.
Lopetus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khakhold throws the kick towards the body but Lopetus avoids it.
Lopetus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopetus.
Khakhold throws a push kick but Lopetus slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus digs a good body shot into Khakhold's ribs.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopetus lands a right hook to the body.
Khakhold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopetus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Lopetus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopetus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Lopetus!
Keijo Lopetus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold spoke after the fight, saying 'My wife's gonna cuck me with my opponent all week'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#713 Defoe v Okah 2
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a solid leg kick but Khakhold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopetus.
Khakhold misses the jab.
Khakhold throws an off balance right hand
and Lopetus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Khakhold.
Khakhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Lopetus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khakhold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khakhold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopetus can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Lopetus.
Khakhold throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Lopetus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khakhold won't allow Lopetus to get back to his feet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lopetus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Khakhold can't find room to land a body shot as Lopetus controls the action.
#TD#
Lopetus jumps into guard, dragging Khakhold to the mat.
#T1#
Khakhold trying to control but Lopetus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khakhold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khakhold stops Lopetus from standing up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khakhold working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khakhold is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopetus has wrist control.
Khakhold lands a couple of digs.
Lopetus is looking to stand up but Khakhold isn't so interested in that idea.
Khakhold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopetus is keeping the position for now.
Lopetus keeping moving, preventing Khakhold from controlling successfully.
Khakhold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khakhold looking to pass the guard.
Lopetus wants to stand up but Khakhold is controlling him. #ES#
Lopetus pushes Khakhold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lopetus misses with a left hand
and Lopetus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Khakhold drops his hands momentarily and Lopetus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopetus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Lopetus. Those never looked like landing.
Lopetus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Khakhold.
Khakhold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
Khakhold tries to land a front kick but Lopetus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khakhold lands a slapping body shot.
Khakhold checks a low kick from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a jab but it's blocked by Khakhold.
Lopetus takes a swing at Khakhold's ribcage but misses.
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khakhold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopetus throws a looping overhand right but Khakhold ducks down to avoid it.
Khakhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Khakhold misses the jab.
Lopetus connects with a body shot that sends Khakhold's belly button to the back.
Lopetus throws out a loose jab but Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Khakhold blocks the low kick.
Lopetus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khakhold to score with a decent uppercut.
Lopetus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopetus there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Khakhold clinches up with Lopetus and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopetus misses with a punch to the body.
Lopetus is trying to break the clinch but Khakhold is controlling him.
Lopetus working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Khakhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khakhold is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lopetus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Khakhold tries to work over Lopetus's front leg with a kick but Lopetus checks it.
Khakhold dives in and grabs Lopetus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopetus pushes down on Khakhold's head and hops out.
Lopetus throws a lazy uppercut
and Khakhold counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lopetus tries to move into range but Khakhold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.#CL2#
Khakhold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Lopetus - that landed with a thud.
Khakhold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Khakhold drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Lopetus stands and steps away. Khakhold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lopetus is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khakhold! But no joy.
Lopetus throws the left hand but Khakhold avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khakhold! But no joy.
Khakhold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopetus defending well as Khakhold loads up on a big left hand.
Khakhold scores with a body shot.
Khakhold punishes Lopetus's body with a nice straight punch.
Khakhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopetus.
Khakhold lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khakhold's sensitive parts.
Lopetus scores with a sloppy right hand. Khakhold should have avoided that one.
Khakhold avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dixie Pablo Khakhold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lopetus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No joy there for Khakhold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopetus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khakhold misses with a body shot.
Khakhold moves forwards but Lopetus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopetus throws a right and a left that Khakhold avoids nicely.
Lopetus throws a good cross that connects.
Khakhold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopetus was well out of range. Poor timing from Khakhold.
Khakhold with a hook.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khakhold lands the left hand.
Khakhold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khakhold lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khakhold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopetus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khakhold works the jab nicely.
Khakhold tests Lopetus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khakhold moves out of range of the strikes.
Khakhold ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.#T1#
Lopetus missing with a left hand there. Khakhold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopetus throws a nice head kick!
Lopetus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khakhold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopetus swings for the body but Khakhold moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopetus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopetus misses the shot to the body.
Khakhold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khakhold motions for Lopetus to come forward. Khakhold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopetus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khakhold was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopetus.
Lopetus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopetus moves out of range of the leg kick from Khakhold.
Lopetus staying out of range there.
Lopetus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khakhold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khakhold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus walks into a jab.#T2#
Good exchange - Khakhold coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopetus is looking to land body kicks.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khakhold.
Lopetus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khakhold looks for the body kick but Lopetus saw that one coming.
Lopetus blocks a leg kick.
Khakhold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopetus lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopetus wants to land a leg kick but Khakhold is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Lopetus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Khakhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khakhold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khakhold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopetus. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khakhold checks a leg kick.
Khakhold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Lopetus.
Khakhold misses with a wild body shot.
Lopetus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopetus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khakhold.
A low kick from Lopetus is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopetus fails to land with a series of punches.
Khakhold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lopetus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khakhold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopetus scrambles back to his feet.
Khakhold just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Khakhold lands a really nice looking cross but Lopetus seems unphased.
Lopetus stuffs the takedown.
Khakhold tries to move into range but Lopetus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lopetus!
#T4#
Lopetus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopetus walks into a left hand.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Khakhold moves out of range.
Khakhold throws out a powerful jab.
Khakhold scores with a jab.#CL2#
Khakhold moves into the clinch.
Lopetus tries to pull guard but Khakhold holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopetus drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Khakhold.
Lopetus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khakhold has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khakhold.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Khakhold.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khakhold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khakhold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopetus is defending well.
Lopetus blocks a body shot from Khakhold.
Lopetus misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dixie Pablo Khakhold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lopetus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopetus avoids the body shot from Khakhold.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopetus. That's going to slow Khakhold down.
Lopetus misses with a straight right.
Lopetus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khakhold.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Khakhold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Lopetus.
Khakhold connects with the punch.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Khakhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khakhold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus throws a hook but Khakhold blocks it.
Lopetus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khakhold throws a wild body kick that Lopetus sees coming a mile off.
Lopetus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khakhold throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Khakhold has Lopetus up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Lopetus has had enough of the clinch but Khakhold keeps him there for the moment.
Lopetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Khakhold breaks from the clinch.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khakhold throws a low kick, looking for Lopetus's leg but Lopetus calmly moves out of range.
Lopetus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khakhold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khakhold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopetus throws a jab when Khakhold was well out of range.
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khakhold.
A good leg kick by Khakhold.
Khakhold slips a jab and a cross from Lopetus.
Lopetus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus throwing a counter right hand but Khakhold manages to avoid it.
A big right from Lopetus misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Khakhold.
Lopetus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khakhold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Khakhold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Keijo Lopetus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khakhold takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
Khakhold throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khakhold.
Khakhold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopetus cracks Khakhold with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopetus looks to land a right hand but Khakhold moved out of range.
Khakhold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopetus walks into a left hand.
Lopetus walks into a stiff left hand from Khakhold.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Khakhold moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Khakhold misses.
Khakhold connects with a jab.
Khakhold scores with a body shot.
Lopetus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khakhold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopetus jabs Khakhold to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Khakhold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khakhold.
Khakhold tries to score with a low kick but Lopetus moves his leg out of the way.
Khakhold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Lopetus misses.
Lopetus cracks Khakhold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khakhold dodges the punch combination from Lopetus.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khakhold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khakhold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khakhold scores with the left hand. Lopetus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopetus slips a jab from Khakhold.
Khakhold lands with a nice body punch.
Lopetus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khakhold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a looping overhand right but Khakhold ducks down to avoid it.
And Khakhold tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopetus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopetus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khakhold cracks Lopetus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopetus throws a combination that misses
and Khakhold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khakhold scores with a hook.
Lopetus lands with an overhand left.
Lopetus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopetus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice cross by Khakhold.
Khakhold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
Khakhold tests Lopetus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khakhold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khakhold punishes Lopetus's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Khakhold.
Khakhold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Pablo Khakhold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khakhold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
|
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#709 Laine v Doubdtfire
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Lopetus throws an off balance right hand
letting Tural counter with a right hand.
Lopetus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tural counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Tural 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tural dodges the punch combination from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Tural as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopetus. That snapped Tural's head back.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut. Tural saw that one coming.
Tural keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tural throws a big counter combination but Lopetus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopetus works Tural's body with a nice hook.
Tural blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopetus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tural slips a jab from Lopetus.
Tural stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tural lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Tural misses.
Tural looks to land a right hand but Lopetus moved out of range.
Tural cracks Lopetus with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Lopetus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tural misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopetus. That's going to slow Tural down.
Tural has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lopetus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tural throws out the jab.
Lopetus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tural connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopetus momentarily.
Tural misses with a hook.
Tural misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Lopetus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopetus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Tural.
Lopetus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lopetus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Lopetus.
Tural tries to score with a low kick but Lopetus moves his leg out of the way.
Tural slips under a jab.
Lopetus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Good leg kick by Lopetus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donk. Tural catches Lopetus right on the button with a cross.
Tural dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopetus cracks Tural with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tural lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tural tries to score with a low kick but Lopetus moves his leg out of the way.
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tural.
Lopetus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lopetus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Tural gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lopetus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tural lands with a left to the head.
Tural can't find room to land a body shot as Lopetus controls the action.
#BC#
Tural breaks the clinch.
Lopetus misses with a head kick.
Lopetus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tural if he has to take too many more of those.
Lopetus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tural slips a straight right by Lopetus.#T3#
Tural scores with a punch to the head.
Lopetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tural.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target. #CL#
Tural clinches up with Lopetus and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tural.
Tural lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopetus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tural walks away with a smile on his face. Lopetus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tural misses the target.
Lopetus defending well as Tural loads up on a big left hand.
Lopetus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopetus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopetus lands a head shot.
Lopetus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tural takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopetus throws a front kick aimed at Tural's knee but Tural avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopetus.
Lopetus cracks Tural with a good jab.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Tural moves away from the strike by Lopetus.
A nice combination there by Lopetus.
#ROC2#
Tural is rocked!
Lopetus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tural.
The fighters circling - Lopetus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Tural gets a clinch.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
Tural keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopetus's efforts to push away.
Tural lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopetus.
Lopetus pushes Tural back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tural scores with a shot to the side of Lopetus's head.
Lopetus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tural just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Tural.
Lopetus blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Lopetus. #TD2#
Lopetus pulls Tural into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abi Tural will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tural lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopetus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tural has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tural and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tural connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopetus momentarily.
Tural slips under a jab from Lopetus.
Nice defenses there by Tural.
A little feinted left hand from Tural on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tural blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
#CL#
Tural darts in and clinches Lopetus up against the cage.
Tural lands a right hand.
Lopetus can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tural.
Tural lands a body punch.
Lopetus scores with a shot to the side of Tural's head. #BC#
Tural manages to break the clinch.
Tural ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Lopetus is looking to score with low kicks.
Tural looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopetus is just out of range.
Tural swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tural moves away from the strike by Lopetus.
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Tural moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Tural throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopetus loads up on a big right hand but Tural slips the punch.
Tural jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tural. Lopetus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abi Tural is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopetus.
Tural stalks Lopetus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopetus's face. Lopetus staggers backwards, shaken.
Tural scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lopetus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tural.
Lopetus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tural.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Tural lands with a hook. Lopetus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lopetus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tural counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopetus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopetus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopetus missing with a left hand there. Tural was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopetus thuds a left hand into Tural's body.
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tural throws a right hand that Lopetus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopetus also avoids with ease.#T2#
Lopetus throws a leg kick that misses.
Tural scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lopetus lands with a right hand. #KD#
Tural lands a left and a right that send Lopetus crashing to the mat, dazed. Tural thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Lopetus is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Keijo Lopetus has been cut.
Lopetus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopetus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopetus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tural swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tural lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Tural misses the target.
Tural takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tural is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tural throws out a powerful jab.
Lopetus connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopetus avoids the body shot from Tural.
Lopetus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Lopetus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tural throws a hook but Lopetus blocks it.
A jab lands there for Tural.
Tural looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
Lopetus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tural walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lopetus tries to bum rush Tural with a series of wild strikes but Tural uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tural. Lopetus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopetus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Tural - just one landing.
Lopetus throws out a loose jab but Tural uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopetus cracks Tural with an open hand slap.
Tural moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
Lopetus blocks a jab.
Tural waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tural takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4#
Jab by Lopetus.
Tural misses with an uppercut. Lopetus saw that one coming.
Tural on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopetus throws a jab when Tural was well out of range.
Tural swinging wildly here.
Lopetus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tural.
Tural sizes up Lopetus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopetus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tural moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
Lopetus throws a body kick that misses.
Lopetus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tural tries to land a leg kick but Lopetus saw it coming and moves away.
Lopetus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tural with a body shot.
Lopetus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tural.
Lopetus misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Tural lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopetus doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Tural dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Lopetus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lopetus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Tural - just one landing.
Tural ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopetus, as that shot connected.
Tural thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopetus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lopetus misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Tural closes the distance and pushes Lopetus back into the cage.#BC2#
Lopetus breaks from the clinch.
Lopetus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopetus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tural on the side of the head.
Tural throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopetus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Tural is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopetus throws the kick towards the body but Tural avoids it.
Lopetus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tural's head.
Tural connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopetus momentarily.
Lopetus drops Tural with a huge uppercut! Tural drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lopetus is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Lopetus!
In his post fight interview, Keijo Lopetus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#704 Defoe v BK
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Ribber misses the jab.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Lopetus connects with an inside leg kick.
Ribber slips a straight right by Lopetus.
Ribber misses with a low kick as Lopetus jumps back.
Lopetus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopetus.
Ribber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribber. That's going to slow Lopetus down.
Lopetus avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Ribber avoids a kick to the body.
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Lopetus tries to land a leg kick but Ribber saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Lopetus misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribber has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ribber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Ribber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopetus throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well. #TD2#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopetus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ribber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopetus keeps working.
Ribber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lopetus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ribber.
Ribber in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lopetus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ribber working the ground and pound from side control.
Lopetus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribber's best efforts.
Ribber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ribber throwing shots but Lopetus is blocking nicely.
Ribber prevents Lopetus from improving his position.
Lopetus is trying to stand.
Well, if Ribber is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Ribber wants to free his trapped foot but Lopetus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopetus's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribber lands a nice short elbow.
Lopetus wants to get back to full guard.
Lopetus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ribber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribber is trying to control. Lopetus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lopetus is looking to control Ribber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopetus avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ribber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopetus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribber. #SUB2#
Ribber is looking for a kimura but Lopetus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribber to get the leverage.
Lopetus is trying to stand back up but Ribber is controlling him
Ribber working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Ribber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Lopetus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribber prevents Lopetus from standing back up.
Ribber is looking to take a break and control but Lopetus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribber is nestled in close to Lopetus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ribber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ribber stops Lopetus from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribber lands a nice short elbow.
Ribber trying to control from half guard but Lopetus is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lopetus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribber trying to control but Lopetus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lopetus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribber is aware though and is defending well.
Lopetus wants to get back to his feet but Ribber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribber postures up.
#T4#
Ribber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ribber landing with the ground and pound.
Lopetus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribber.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopetus is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopetus defends it easily.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Lopetus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ribber blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
Ribber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ribber slips a straight right by Lopetus.
Ribber defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Ribber.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopetus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Lopetus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopetus takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Lopetus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grin Ribber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopetus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ribber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lopetus kicks off Ribber and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribber.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ribber blocks a jab.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Ribber only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopetus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribber with a jab.
Good work by Lopetus as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopetus on the side of the head.
Lopetus takes one on the button.
Ribber has a takedown stuffed.
Lopetus tests Ribber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Ribber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lopetus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Ribber with the counter takedown but Lopetus avoids it easily.
Ribber moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
Lopetus throws a chopping leg kick but Ribber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber lands with a kick to the temple. Lopetus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopetus is looking to counter punch.
Lopetus scores with a jab.
Ribber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopetus in his tracks.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Ribber moves away and avoids it.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopetus.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Lopetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopetus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Lopetus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribber's head backwards.
Ribber scores with a nice body kick.
Lopetus slips a straight right by Ribber.
Nice cross by Lopetus.
Ribber throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Ribber cracks the inside of Lopetus's front leg.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopetus has time to react.
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopetus scores with a jab.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ribber cracks Lopetus with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Lopetus does it's job there.
Lopetus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ribber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Ribber throws out a leg kick but Lopetus moves out of range and Ribber only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopetus.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Lopetus's shoulder, as Lopetus tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ribber thumps Lopetus with a low kick.
Ribber misses with a kick to the body.
Ribber just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLopetus.
Lopetus misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Lopetus.
Ribber is looking to slow Lopetus down with leg kicks.
Ribber is looking to land body kicks.
As Ribber backs away, Lopetus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lopetus swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ribber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lopetus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lopetus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus scores with a head kick. Ribber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lopetus moves away from the strike by Ribber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lopetus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopetus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ribber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopetus.
Lopetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Lopetus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus looks to land a body kick but Ribber moved away.
Ribber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopetus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopetus misses with a hook.
Ribber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Lopetus's legs.
A low kick from Ribber misses
and Lopetus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Lopetus throws a sloppy head kick and Ribber moves out of range easily.
Ribber throws a wild body kick that Lopetus sees coming a mile off.
Ribber staying out of range there.#T1#
Ribber lands a leg kick that knocks Lopetus off balance momentarily.
Lopetus is looking to clinch.
As Lopetus backs off Ribber throws a huge counter combo but Lopetus manages to avoid it all.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Lopetus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
As Ribber tries to get set, Lopetus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ribber manages to avoid the attempt.
Ribber lands with a cross.
Lopetus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopetus checks a leg kick.
Lopetus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lopetus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopetus tries to sprawl out of it but Ribber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopetus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopetus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber slips a jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber scores with a head kick. Lopetus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Ribber lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopetus off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber scores with the left hand. Lopetus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopetus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lopetus ducks right into an uppercut from Ribber.
Lopetus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopetus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Lopetus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopetus's head.
Good work by Ribber as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopetus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ribber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopetus moves out of range as Ribber strikes.#T3#
Ribber moves forwards but Lopetus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Lopetus clinches up against the cage.
Lopetus misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Lopetus.
Ribber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lopetus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribber lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Lopetus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. Ribber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopetus throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Ribber moves out of range. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Ribber takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
Ribber flicks out a counter leg kick but Lopetus steps away.
Ribber wants to slow Lopetus down by chopping away at his legs.
Ribber keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Lopetus misses.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lopetus throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Ribber throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Ribber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopetus can pounce on him.
Ribber cracks the inside of Lopetus's front leg.
Lopetus throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grin Ribber.
I think Ribber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GC 201
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Lopetus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopetus moves away.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom tests Lopetus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopetus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopetus thumps Boom with a low kick.#CL2#
Lopetus closes the distance and pushes Boom back into the cage.
Boom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boom.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lopetus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopetus is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boom taking a breather.
A short right from Lopetus. #T1#
Lopetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
Lopetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopetus tries to work over Boom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopetus misses with some punches.
Boom blocking some punches.
#BC#
Boom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopetus with a jab.
Lopetus jabs at Boom's body.
Boom misses with a straight left.
A jab from Boom misses.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Boom.
Boom tries to land a front kick but Lopetus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopetus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopetus blocks a jab.
Boom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Lopetus misses with a looping right.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Lopetus manages to avoid it.
Lopetus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Lopetus avoids it by throwing Boom back against the cage.
Boom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopetus is trying to pull guard but Boom has him pressed against the cage.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopetus misses with some punches.
Lopetus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopetus working aggressively here.
#BC#
Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopetus tries to land a body kick
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopetus throws a leg kick which misses Boom's front leg but catches the back leg as Boom tries to avoid it.
Lopetus lands a nice hook to Boom's body. Boom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopetus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boom.
Lopetus dips to his left and cracks Boom with an uppercut!#T3##CL2#
Lopetus clinches with his opponent.
Lopetus lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopetus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopetus is looking to slow Boom down with leg kicks.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Boom catches Lopetus right on the button with a cross.
Lopetus sizes up Boom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Lopetus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boom.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopetus's head.
Lopetus connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Lopetus scores with a head kick. Boom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Lopetus tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Lopetus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopetus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Lopetus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Boom.
Lopetus with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopetus, as that shot connected.
Boom takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopetus tries to counter with a clinch but Boom shakes him off and moves away.
Lopetus tests Boom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom lands a nice hook to Lopetus's body. Lopetus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopetus misses with a head kick.
Boom scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom misses with a double jab.
Lopetus throws a leg kick
and Boom counters with a nice body shot.
Lopetus with a nice cross.
Lopetus tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boom.
Lopetus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom lands a jab to Lopetus's midsection.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopetus throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boom.
Lopetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Boom walks into a stiff left hand from Lopetus.
Boom throws a hook but Lopetus blocks it.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopetus throws a poor cross that misses
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopetus throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopetus manages to avoid it.
Lopetus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lopetus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom tries to bum rush Lopetus with a series of wild strikes but Lopetus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Lopetus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopetus.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopetus to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Lopetus scores with a leg kick.
Boom swings for the body but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the body from Boom misses #CL2#
and Lopetus moves into the clinch.
Boom pushes Lopetus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopetus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopetus prevents Boom from breaking the clinch.
Boom tries a body shot but Lopetus blocks it.
Lopetus blocking some punches.
Boom is trying to push Lopetus away but Lopetus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Lopetus controls the action.
Boom digs a right hand into Lopetus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopetus's gas tank.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Lopetus pulls guard successfully.
Boom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Lopetus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Lopetus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boom trying to control but Lopetus is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopetus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lopetus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boom controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Lopetus is looking for a triangle but Boom pushes his legs off easily.
Boom trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopetus keeps working.
Lopetus is trying to work for a sweep but Boom has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Boom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lopetus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopetus lands a slapping body shot.
Boom lands a nice hook to Lopetus's body. Lopetus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopetus misses with a left hand
and Boom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopetus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boom's head.
Boom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lopetus drops his hands momentarily and Boom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopetus ducks right into an uppercut from Boom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom drops his hands momentarily and Lopetus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopetus under the eye.
Donk. Boom catches Lopetus right on the button with a cross.
Lopetus misses with a left hand
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Lopetus blocks a jab.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
#T1#
Boom throws a head kick but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus scores with a nice right hand.
Boom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopetus has time to react.
Lopetus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Lopetus jabs at Boom's body.
Lopetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus scores with a body shot.
Boom slips under a jab.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
Boom slips a jab from Lopetus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Lopetus misses. #T2#
Lopetus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopetus with a hook.
Lopetus scores with a nice right hand.
Lopetus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopetus scores with a jab.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Lopetus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Lopetus.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Lopetus slips the punch.
Boom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom blocks a leg kick.
Boom throws a solid leg kick but Lopetus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boom.
Lopetus scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Lopetus ducks down to avoid it.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Lopetus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lopetus.
Boom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lopetus up against the cage.#T3#
Lopetus lands with a left to the head.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Lopetus is controlling him.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Lopetus jumps into guard, dragging Boom to the mat.
Boom trying to control but Lopetus is working from the bottom.
Boom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lopetus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopetus wants to control but Boom is keeping busy.
Well, if Boom is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4##SUB2#
Lopetus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boom is taking a breather. Lopetus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lopetus has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Lopetus.
I think Lopetus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Lopetus!
Keijo Lopetus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GC 196
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Michael.
Michael takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopetus cracks Michael with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lopetus drops his hands momentarily and Michael takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopetus thumps Michael with a low kick.
Lopetus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Michael misses.
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Michael moved out of range nicely.
Michael has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Michael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michael takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping body kick lands there for Michael.
Michael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopetus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Lopetus misses.
Michael throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopetus on the side of the head.
Michael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopetus.
Michael fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopetus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michael half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.#T1#
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks Lopetus off balance momentarily.
Michael tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopetus misses with an uppercut.
Michael is looking to counter punch.
Lopetus throws a head kick but Michael moves out of range.
Michael lands a slapping body shot.
Michael avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. Michael looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lopetus throws the left hand but Michael avoids the punch easily.
Michael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Michael misses the target.
Michael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopetus.
The fighters circling - Michael throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michael, as that shot connected.
Lopetus throws a shot to the body.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. Michael looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Michael misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut.
Michael fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lopetus just manages to avoid it.
Lopetus takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Michael moves out of range as Lopetus throws a body kick.
Lopetus works Michael's body with a nice hook.
Michael takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Michael is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Lopetus.
Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopetus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopetus misses with a body shot.
Lopetus swings for the body but Michael moves out of range.
Michael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Michael misses.
Lopetus feints a jab promting Michael to slip. Lopetus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Michael slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Michael on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Lopetus.
Lopetus lands with a shot to the body.
Michael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
Lopetus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopetus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopetus as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Lopetus throws a series of punches but Michael avoids them all with ease.
Michael throws a low kick, looking for Lopetus's leg but Lopetus calmly moves out of range.
Michael throws a low kick but Lopetus avoids it.
Michael feints and then cracks Lopetus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopetus down.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopetus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Michael misses the target.
Lopetus dodges the punch combination from Michael.
Lopetus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michael.
Michael throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lopetus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michael.
Lopetus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Michael had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lopetus blocks a jab.
Michael lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michael checks a low kick from Lopetus.
Michael moves away from the strike by Lopetus.
Michael cracks Lopetus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lopetus tries to clinch up.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopetus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopetus.
Michael finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Michael avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
Lopetus stuns Michael with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michael throws a one two combo.
Lopetus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopetus avoids a kick to the body.
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopetus moves away.
Lopetus feints a counter leg kick.
Lopetus moves out of range as Michael throws a body kick.
Michael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael sizes up Lopetus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopetus misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Michael does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopetus.
A slow jab from Michael misses its intended target.
Lopetus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michael manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lopetus closes the distance and clinches.
Michael lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Michael misses.
Michael listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopetus slips a jab from Michael.
Michael thumps Lopetus with a low kick.
Michael scores with a jab.
Michael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michael throws a low kick, looking for Lopetus's leg but Lopetus calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus tries to score with a low kick but Michael moves his leg out of the way.
Michael is looking to counter punch.
Michael lands a head kick. Lopetus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balbus Michael is winning the standup battle so far.
Michael misses with a double jab.
Michael throws a low kick, looking for Lopetus's leg but Lopetus calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Michael closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Lopetus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Lopetus.
Michael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopetus's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopetus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lopetus struggles to land a body shot inside as Michael controls his hands.
#T1##BC2#
Lopetus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopetus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopetus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Michael.
Lopetus misses with a head kick.
Michael has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lopetus connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopetus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Michael is just out of range.
Michael is looking to slow Lopetus down with leg kicks.
Michael motions for Lopetus to come forward. Michael throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Michael moved out of range nicely.
Lopetus throws a right and a left that Michael avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Lopetus.
Michael staying out of range there.
Lopetus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopetus stuns Michael with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Michael looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL2#
Lopetus moves into the clinch.
Lopetus struggles to land a body shot inside as Michael controls his hands.
Michael is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Michael lands a shot to the body.
Lopetus lands an uppercut.
Lopetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michael slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Michael - that landed with a thud.
Michael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Lopetus manages to break the clinch.
Lopetus moves out of range as Michael strikes.
Michael misses with a looping right.
Michael on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopetus. That snapped Michael's head back.
Michael fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Lopetus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michael tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michael takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Michael moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Michael jabs Lopetus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopetus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopetus checks a leg kick.
Lopetus connects with a right hand. Michael shakes it off.
Michael attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Michael.
Michael swings for the body but Lopetus moves out of range.
Michael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopetus manages to avoid it.
Lopetus missing with a left hand there. Michael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopetus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Michael to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopetus stalks Michael and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Michael's face. Michael staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Lopetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michael.
Lopetus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michael.
Michael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopetus.
Michael throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus checks a low kick from Michael.
Michael's corner calls for a 1-2. Michael obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lopetus misses with a hook. Michael ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Michael, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopetus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Michael looks to land a left hand but Lopetus moved out of range nicely.
Michael misses with a straight right.
Lopetus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michael is looking to slow Lopetus down with leg kicks.
Michael works over Lopetus's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michael throws a low kick but Lopetus moves out of range easily.
Michael scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Lopetus blocks the low kick.
Lopetus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Balbus Michael will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Michael fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopetus checks it well.
Lopetus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael throws a series of strikes that have Lopetus backpedaling.
Michael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopetus throws a hook but Michael blocks it.
Lopetus scores with a jab. Michael acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Michael.
A telegraphed right hand from Michael misses the target.
Good shot there by Lopetus.
Lopetus scores with a shot to the body.
Michael misses with a wild combination.
Michael takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Michael finds it's target.
Lopetus thuds his right hand into Michael's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopetus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Michael swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Nice cross by Lopetus.#CL2#
Lopetus rushes Michael and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Michael.
Lopetus swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopetus tries to throw a body punch but Michael avoids it by throwing Lopetus back against the cage.
Lopetus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michael blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Lopetus manages to break the clinch.
Michael throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopetus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Lopetus misses.
Lopetus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michael in his tracks.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michael.#T2#
Michael throws a right hand that Lopetus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopetus also avoids with ease.
Michael scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Michael connects with an inside leg kick.
Michael lands a jab to Lopetus's midsection.
Michael needs to keep his hands up - Lopetus had a free shot at his head there.
Michael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Michael misses its intended target.
Lopetus slips a jab and a cross from Michael.
Lopetus moves away from the strike by Michael.
Michael throws a hook but Lopetus blocks it.
Michael drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Michael avoids the body shot from Lopetus.
Lopetus dodges the punch combination from Michael.
Michael tried to score with a low kick but Lopetus checks it.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Lopetus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Michael moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lopetus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michael scores with a shot to the body.
Lopetus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michael.
Michael looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lopetus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick from Michael lands but Lopetus takes it in his stride.
Lopetus throws a jab when Michael was well out of range.
A jab from Lopetus misses.
The crowd cheers as Michael lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopetus doesn't seem phased though.
Michael throws an off balance right hand
and Lopetus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael slips under a jab.
Michael misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopetus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Lopetus forces Michael back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michael.
Michael blocking some punches.
#T4#
A short left from Lopetus.
Still in the clinch, Lopetus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michael.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michael.
Michael stalling against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lopetus.
Michael stalling in the clinch.
Lopetus can't find room to land a body shot as Michael controls the action.
Lopetus managing to block the knees to the body from Michael.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michael.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Lopetus breaks the clinch.
Jab by Lopetus.
Michael's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopetus under the eye.
Lopetus misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Lopetus.
I think Lopetus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Lopetus!
A less than humble Keijo Lopetus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GC 190
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopetus to score with a decent uppercut.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopetus doesn't seem phased though.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes misses with a hook. Lopetus ducked under it nicely.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Lopetus moves out of range as Hughes throws a body kick.
Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopetus.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Lopetus's shoulder, as Lopetus tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopetus finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Lopetus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopetus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopetus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopetus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Hughes throws a combination. Lopetus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
Lopetus thows a body kick. Hughes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lopetus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Lopetus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Hughes as he checks the leg kick.
Lopetus looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
Good shot there by Lopetus.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Lopetus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hughes. Hughes obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Hughes.
Lopetus moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
Lopetus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Lopetus circles away easily
and Lopetus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes connects with a jab.#TD#
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes stops Lopetus from getting back to his feet.
Hughes throwing shots but Lopetus is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is nestled in close to Lopetus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lopetus is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
Lopetus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopetus defending well though. #ES2#
Lopetus has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lopetus lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Hughes blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Lopetus takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Lopetus lands an overhand right.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hughes lands a head kick!
Lopetus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hughes in his tracks.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopetus lands with a nice body punch.
Lopetus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hughes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopetus.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopetus.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Hughes.
Lopetus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopetus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Lopetus cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Lopetus is quick to defend against it.
Hughes takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
Hughes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hughes moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
A left lands for Hughes.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopetus jabs at Hughes's body.#CL2#
Lopetus closes the distance and pushes Hughes back into the cage.
Lopetus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
A shot in the inside from Lopetus.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopetus.
Lopetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes trying to land knees to the body.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Lopetus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards. #BC2#
Lopetus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Lopetus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hughes throws out a leg kick but Lopetus moves out of range and Hughes only half commits.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Lopetus defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Lopetus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes jabs Lopetus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Lopetus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes throws a low kick, looking for Lopetus's leg but Lopetus calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Hughes.
Lopetus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopetus.
A jab lands there for Lopetus.
Lopetus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopetus looks to land a combination. Hughes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lopetus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughes can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Lopetus lands with an overhand left.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Hughes drives through with a takedown into Lopetus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Lopetus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lopetus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopetus. Lopetus obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lopetus enables Hughes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lopetus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Lopetus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hughes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hughes tries to land a front kick but Lopetus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Lopetus ducks down to avoid it.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopetus but Lopetus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Lopetus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopetus doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopetus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopetus.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Lopetus connects with a jab.
Lopetus connects with a crisp jab.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopetus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hughes blocks it well.
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lopetus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopetus scores with a leg kick.
Lopetus works the jab nicely.
Hughes lands a jab.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Lopetus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Hughes.#TD#
Hughes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopetus is trying to defend but Hughes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##ES2#
Lopetus has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lopetus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Lopetus shows good takedown defense.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Lopetus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts. #TD#
Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lopetus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Lopetus throws Hughes to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopetus as he jumps to the side.
Lopetus thumps Hughes with a low kick.#CL2#
Lopetus moves into the clinch.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Hughes working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Lopetus avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Lopetus. #BC2#
Lopetus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Lopetus.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Hughes.
Hughes takes one on the button.#TD#
Hughes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopetus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Lopetus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Lopetus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopetus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus tries to counter with a clinch but Hughes shakes him off and moves away.
Lopetus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Lopetus does it's job there.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Lopetus's head but Lopetus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Lopetus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Lopetus connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Lopetus as Hughes shoots in.
It seemed like Lopetus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopetus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughes's head.
Lopetus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Hughes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Lopetus's hands, connecting with Lopetus's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lopetus tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keijo Lopetus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopetus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopetus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Lopetus tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Lopetus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
Lopetus is trying to stand.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes stops Lopetus from getting back to his feet.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopetus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lopetus wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lopetus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hughes lands a big elbow. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hughes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lopetus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lopetus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hughes cracks Lopetus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lopetus tries to buck Hughes off but he can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes landing strikes from the mount and Lopetus is in trouble!
Lopetus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hughes lands with some strikes.
Hughes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hughes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lopetus is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Lopetus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lopetus wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Lopetus is trying to stand up.
Hughes lands a big shot there that rocks Lopetus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hughes won't let Lopetus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hughes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lopetus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hughes lands a couple of good shots and Lopetus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lopetus is trying to stand back up.
Lopetus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopetus grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hughes. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hughes is punishing Lopetus with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hughes lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopetus is trying to stand back up.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Hughes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lopetus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hughes loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lopetus hold on?
Lopetus is trying to stand back up.
Lopetus grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #ES2#
Lopetus manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
Lopetus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopetus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Lopetus!
Keijo Lopetus tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
|
|
|
|
Event:
USFC 151
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopetus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Lopetus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopetus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko misses with a hook.
Emelienko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopetus on the side of the head.
Lopetus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelienko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emelienko lands with a straight right. Lopetus didn't see that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelienko.
Lopetus scores with a leg kick.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut. Lopetus saw that one coming.
Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopetus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko throws a looping overhand right but Lopetus ducks down to avoid it.
Emelienko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Emelienko connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emelienko moves out of range of the body kick from Lopetus.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Lopetus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Lopetus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopetus throws out a leg kick but Emelienko moves out of range and Lopetus only half commits.
Lopetus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Emelienko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopetus thumps Emelienko with a low kick.
Lopetus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopetus digs a good hook to Emelienko's body.
Lopetus blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopetus flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelienko steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopetus. #T2#
Emelienko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopetus looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko connects with a right hand. Lopetus shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopetus throws a low kick but Emelienko moves out of range easily.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Emelienko checks it.
Emelienko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelienko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopetus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lopetus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Emelienko.
Emelienko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelienko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emelienko throws out a powerful jab.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopetus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lopetus throws a head kick that misses.
Lopetus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelienko is just out of range.
It looked like Emelienko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopetus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Lopetus backs away, Emelienko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lopetus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Emelienko.#T3#
Lopetus throws a right hand that misses
and Emelienko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelienko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelienko digs a good body shot into Lopetus's ribs.
Lopetus slips under a jab.
Emelienko lands with a good body shot.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopetus.
Lopetus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopetus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Emelienko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lopetus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
Lopetus misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Emelienko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelienko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopetus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick there by Lopetus.#T4#
Lopetus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Lopetus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelienko tries to land a leg kick but Lopetus saw it coming and moves away.
Lopetus throws a lazy head kick
and Emelienko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelienko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelienko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Emelienko is looking to chop away at Lopetus's legs.
Lopetus connects with the punch.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lopetus flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelienko steps away.
Emelienko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emelienko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Lopetus has managed to clinch.
Lopetus misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Emelienko breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelienko misses the target.
Lopetus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopetus throws a sloppy head kick and Emelienko moves out of range easily.
Emelienko throws out a loose jab but Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelienko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Emelienko throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopetus counters with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopetus, right into the meat.
Lopetus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
Emelienko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopetus checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopetus.
Emelienko cracks Lopetus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Emelienko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lopetus connects with a body shot.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopetus checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Vladimir Emelienko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelienko swings for the body but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelienko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopetus. #T1#
Good leg kick by Lopetus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopetus drops his hands momentarily and Emelienko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Lopetus avoids it.
Emelienko defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emelienko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelienko.
Lopetus scores with the left hand. Emelienko knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Lopetus does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emelienko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelienko swinging wildly here.
Lopetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopetus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelienko loads up on a big right hand but Lopetus slips the punch.#T2#
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko throws out a leg kick but Lopetus moves out of range and Emelienko only half commits.
Emelienko staying out of range there.
Lopetus throws a head kick but Emelienko moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopetus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopetus scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelienko should have avoided that one.
Lopetus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Emelienko misses its intended target.
Lopetus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelienko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Lopetus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopetus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Lopetus avoids it.
Lopetus throws out a loose jab but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Emelienko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Emelienko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Emelienko throws a leg kick which misses Lopetus's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopetus tries to avoid it.
Jab by Emelienko.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopetus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelienko scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopetus should have avoided that one.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelienko lands with a nice body punch.
Lopetus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopetus looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopetus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Emelienko throws a big shot that misses.
Emelienko digs a good hook to Lopetus's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko tried to counter with a leg kick but Lopetus avoided it.
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelienko takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Emelienko takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Lopetus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopetus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopetus lands a head shot.
Emelienko avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
Lopetus lands with a straight right. Emelienko didn't see that one coming.
Emelienko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopetus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Emelienko.
A low kick from Emelienko is predictable there
and Lopetus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
Lopetus swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Emelienko misses.
Lopetus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Lopetus tries to clinch up but Emelienko circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopetus moves out of range as Emelienko strikes.
Lopetus loads up on a big right hand but Emelienko slips the punch.
Emelienko thumps Lopetus with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Emelienko blocks the leg kick.
Emelienko lands the left hand.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Lopetus.
Lopetus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelienko doesn't seem bothered though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lopetus.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko connects with a nice looking jab.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopetus misses with a wild body shot.
Lopetus throws a wild body kick that Emelienko sees coming a mile off.
Emelienko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopetus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Emelienko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Lopetus backs away, Emelienko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Emelienko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopetus's sensitive parts.
Lopetus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelienko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Lopetus checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Lopetus throws a solid leg kick but Emelienko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopetus.
Lopetus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelienko to score with a decent uppercut.
Emelienko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopetus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Emelienko avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
The fighters circling - Emelienko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopetus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Lopetus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelienko can pounce on him.
Emelienko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Lopetus cracks Emelienko with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopetus.
Emelienko misses with a straight right.
Emelienko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopetus. That did some damage!
Emelienko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopetus.
Emelienko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lopetus just manages to avoid it.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopetus tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopetus swings widly with a right hand
and Emelienko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelienko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopetus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopetus thows a leg kick but Emelienko checks it
and Emelienko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopetus slips a straight right by Emelienko.
Lopetus tests Emelienko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelienko lands with a hook. Lopetus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Lopetus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelienko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelienko digs a good hook to Lopetus's body.
Emelienko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Emelienko scoring well with a low kick there.
Emelienko throws a good cross that connects.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Lopetus wants to counter with a clinch but Emelienko pushes him away.
Lopetus checks a leg kick.
Lopetus connects with a single shot there.
Lopetus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy body kick from Lopetus
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopetus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Emelienko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopetus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Lopetus.
Emelienko scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Emelienko.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Emelienko sets himself, and Lopetus steps forward looking for the clinch! Emelienko avoids it this time.
Emelienko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Emelienko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Emelienko scores with a leg kick.
Lopetus throws a solid leg kick but Emelienko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopetus.
Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lopetus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelienko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopetus throws a leg kick which misses Emelienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelienko tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Emelienko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelienko clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Emelienko connects with a jab.
Emelienko walks into a straight right hand from Lopetus.
Emelienko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopetus checks it well.
Emelienko misses with a right hand
and Lopetus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Lopetus closes the distance and pushes Emelienko back into the cage.
Emelienko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelienko pushes Lopetus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelienko misses with some punches.
Lopetus blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Lopetus breaks from the clinch.
Emelienko wants to slow Lopetus down by chopping away at his legs.
Emelienko misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopetus connects with a solid leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopetus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
#T1#
Lopetus tried to score with a low kick but Emelienko checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelienko. That's going to slow Lopetus down.
Emelienko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Lopetus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lopetus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Emelienko wants to break free but Lopetus has control.
#BC#
Emelienko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopetus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelienko tries to land a leg kick but Lopetus saw it coming and moves away.
Emelienko avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
Emelienko walks into a jab.
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopetus manages to avoid it.
Emelienko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a looping right.
Emelienko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lopetus is out of range and Emelienko settles back down.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
Emelienko connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Emelienko scores with a leg kick.
Lopetus moves away from the strike by Emelienko.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelienko with a hook.
Lopetus needs to keep his hands up - Emelienko had a free shot at his head there.
Emelienko cracks Lopetus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopetus misses with a body kick.
Emelienko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lopetus just manages to avoid it.
Lopetus throws a push kick but Emelienko slaps the foot to one side.
Emelienko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lopetus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelienko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lopetus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopetus checks a leg kick.
Lopetus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopetus tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Lopetus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko throwing a counter right hand but Lopetus manages to avoid it.#T3#
Lopetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelienko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopetus throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range.
Emelienko throws out a powerful jab.
Emelienko throws the left hand but Lopetus avoids the punch easily.
Emelienko blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Emelienko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopetus.
Lopetus slips a jab from Emelienko.
Lopetus thinks about the counter body kick.
Lopetus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emelienko blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Good work by Lopetus as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Lopetus does no damage.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Emelienko moves away and avoids it.
Emelienko defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
Lopetus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Emelienko throws a low kick, looking for Lopetus's leg but Lopetus calmly moves out of range.
Lopetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. Emelienko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopetus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
Lopetus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Emelienko cracks a nice hook into Lopetus's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopetus lands with a nice body kick.
Emelienko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelienko throws a hook to the side of Lopetus's head but Lopetus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Lopetus. Those never looked like landing.
Emelienko defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopetus was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopetus.
Emelienko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lopetus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emelienko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopetus. Lopetus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelienko throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopetus.
Lopetus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
Lopetus lands a really nice looking cross but Emelienko seems unphased.
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Lopetus moved out of range nicely.
Lopetus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Lopetus.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
Emelienko throws a front kick aimed at Lopetus's knee but Lopetus avoids it well.
Lopetus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Lopetus throws a big counter head kick but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Lopetus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Emelienko moves away
and Emelienko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Lopetus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lopetus tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopetus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelienko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopetus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopetus throws out the jab.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Emelienko scores with a hook to the body. Lopetus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopetus looks to land a body kick but Emelienko moved away.
Lopetus cracks Emelienko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Emelienko throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelienko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Emelienko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopetus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelienko can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopetus has time to react.
Lopetus scoring well with a low kick there.
Emelienko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Emelienko connects with a body shot that sends Lopetus's belly button to the back.
Lopetus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emelienko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopetus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Emelienko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Emelienko moved away.
Emelienko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelienko checks the leg kick.#T3#
Emelienko swings for the body but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for Lopetus.
Emelienko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopetus's hands.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
As Lopetus backs away, Emelienko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko is looking to score with low kicks.
Emelienko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lopetus misses with a low kick as Emelienko jumps back.
Emelienko scores with a decent looking hook.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Emelienko checks it.
Emelienko connects with an inside leg kick.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopetus throws a sloppy head kick and Emelienko moves out of range easily. #T4#
Lopetus moves away from the strike by Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Emelienko lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Lopetus misses.
Lopetus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopetus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopetus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopetus manages to avoid it.
Lopetus tries to counter with a clinch but Emelienko shakes him off and moves away.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Emelienko connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopetus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Emelienko.
I think Emelienko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vladimir Emelienko!
Vladimir Emelienko retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Vladimir Emelienko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
|
|
|
|
Event:
USFC 145
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero slips under a jab.
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Lopetus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopetus defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
As Romero tries to get set, Lopetus tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopetus wants to clinch
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus blocks a jab.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopetus throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopetus thinking.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Lopetus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero counters with a body kick.
Romero throws a hook but Lopetus blocks it.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it. #T1#
Lopetus misses with a body kick.
Lopetus misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a left to the body.
Lopetus throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero connects with a high kick.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopetus swinging wildly here.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopetus throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopetus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romero blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Romero blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Lopetus cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero stalks Lopetus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopetus's face. Lopetus staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Lopetus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopetus thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Lopetus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lopetus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopetus missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopetus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!
Lopetus looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Lopetus misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Romero.
Lopetus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopetus throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Lopetus has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Lopetus swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopetus misses with some punches.
Lopetus lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopetus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lopetus fails to land.
Lopetus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romero's efforts to push away.
Lopetus throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Lopetus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lopetus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Lopetus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Lopetus rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lopetus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero prevents a body shot from Lopetus.
Romero tries to pull guard but Lopetus holds him up against the cage and eventually Romero drops back down to his feet.
Lopetus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
Romero blocks a body shot from Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopetus uses from the top position.
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopetus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopetus tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Lopetus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lopetus preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopetus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lopetus wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Romero throws a counter combo.#CL#
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Lopetus. Lopetus maintains the clinch.
Lopetus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Lopetus misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Lopetus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopetus dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Romero thuds a left hand into Lopetus's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Lopetus works Romero's body with a nice hook.
Aquiles Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Lopetus misses
and Romero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Lopetus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopetus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopetus is looking to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch.
Lopetus misses with a leg kick.
Lopetus tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lopetus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopetus thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Romero counters with a two punch combo.
Romero blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Nice shot by Romero.
Lopetus looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
Lopetus is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopetus lands a head shot.#T2#
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Lopetus lands.
Lopetus misses with a kick to the body.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
Romero throws a low kick but Lopetus moves out of range easily.
Lopetus misses with a body kick.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopetus connects with a high kick.
A nice combination there by Romero.
Lopetus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopetus rather than just go for the knockout.#T3##CL#
Lopetus gets a clinch.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Lopetus avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike.
Lopetus tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Lopetus back against the cage.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopetus avoids it.
Lopetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopetus working aggressively here.
Lopetus misses with some punches.
Lopetus throws a head punch that misses.
Romero is looking to control Lopetus's arms but Lopetus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romero has his back to the cage.
Lopetus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keijo Lopetus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopetus.
Lopetus struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Lopetus misses with a body punch.
Romero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopetus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero lands an uppercut.#T4#
Lopetus blocks an elbow strike.
Lopetus presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopetus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Romero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lopetus - the referee stops the clock and Romero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lopetus. Romero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopetus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lopetus lands with a nice body punch.
A clash of legs there as Romero blocks the low kick.
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Lopetus.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopetus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lopetus.
Lopetus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lopetus throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jab by Romero.
Lopetus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
Lopetus motions for Romero to come forward. Lopetus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Lopetus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopetus throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Lopetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Romero misses with a combination
and Lopetus counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopetus.
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Lopetus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crunch! Lopetus slams his shin into Romero's torso.
Romero lands a jab.
Lopetus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopetus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Lopetus avoids a kick to the body.
Lopetus tries to clinch up.
Romero scores with a push kick.
Lopetus throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Lopetus tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Romero throws a fast counter high kick but Lopetus manages to duck under it in time.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Romero avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopetus.
Romero with a nice cross.
Lopetus tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero slips a jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a kick to the body.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopetus scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopetus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopetus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Romero cracks Lopetus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Romero lands but Lopetus takes it in his stride.
Lopetus lands with a shot to the body.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Lopetus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopetus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romero takes a step back to recover. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopetus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
Lopetus throws a leg kick
and Romero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lopetus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopetus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopetus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lopetus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lopetus scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keijo Lopetus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopetus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keijo Lopetus!
A less than humble Keijo Lopetus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Aquiles Romero was interviewed post fight and said 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
USFC 137
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Bush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopetus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bush somewhat.
Lopetus loads up on a big right hand but Bush slips the punch.#TD#
Bush closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bush lands in his opponent's guard.
Bush won't allow Lopetus to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bush drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lopetus dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush keeping full guard, as Lopetus tries to pass.
Bush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Lopetus content to stall in guard here.
Lopetus is pushing down on Bush's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bush is fighting to maintain full guard but Lopetus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lopetus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lopetus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lopetus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Bush wants to get back to full guard.
Lopetus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Lopetus.#TD#
Bush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Lopetus manages to get to full guard.
Bush throws a strike but Lopetus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopetus is looking to pass into half guard but Bush pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bush is in guard.#REVR#
Lopetus keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopetus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bush's guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bush tries to keep at a distance but Lopetus has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopetus misses with a body punch.
Lopetus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bush goes for a takedown attempt but Lopetus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lopetus tests Bush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopetus misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely.
Bush is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD#
Bush scores with a takedown into Lopetus's guard.#T1#
Lopetus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bush stopping the sweep attempt from Lopetus.
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Bush postures up.
Bush trying to move into half guard but instead Lopetus has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Billy Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Lopetus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lopetus stopping the sweep attempt from Bush.
Lopetus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Lopetus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lopetus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bush swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Lopetus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lopetus advances to half guard.
Lopetus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopetus stuns Bush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopetus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Bush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopetus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopetus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopetus as he avoids it easily.
Lopetus sizes up Bush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bush drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopetus sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Bush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lopetus throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopetus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bush's hands.
Bush dips to his left and cracks Lopetus with an uppercut!
Lopetus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bush back to the cage. Lopetus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Bush has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billy Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bush checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopetus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1##CL2#
Lopetus has closed the distance and engaged Bush in a clinch.
Bush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopetus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lopetus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bush looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopetus is defending well.
Lopetus lands a hook that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Lopetus is pressed up against the cage. Bush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopetus down to the mat. Lopetus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopetus throws out a loose jab but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopetus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopetus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Bush off balance momentarily.
Lopetus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopetus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopetus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Bush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopetus!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopetus is looking to reverse the position.
Bush working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lopetus manages to get back to half guard.
Bush trying to advance position but Lopetus counters by regaining guard.
Lopetus wants to sweep here but Bush controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Lopetus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopetus is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopetus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Lopetus controlling the position.#SUB#
Bush is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lopetus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lopetus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bush seems keen to control Lopetus's posture.
Lopetus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bush has a closed guard, preventing Lopetus from standing up.
Billy Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopetus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Lopetus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopetus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Lopetus!
In his post fight interview, Keijo Lopetus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
Event:
USFC 132
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopetus swings for the body but Taisumov moves out of range.
Lopetus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taisumov circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopetus.
Taisumov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopetus.
Lopetus thuds his shin into the meat of Taisumov's side.
Lopetus misses with a kick to the body.
Lopetus lands a nice shot that snaps Taisumov's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Taisumov has been cut.
Taisumov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Lopetus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taisumov.
Lopetus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with an open hand slap.#T1#
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Lopetus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taisumov.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taisumov.
Taisumov defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Lopetus misses with a wild body shot.
As Lopetus backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Lopetus manages to avoid it all.
Lopetus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Taisumov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taisumov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopetus.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taisumov misses with a looping right.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
#T2#
Lopetus cracks a nice hook into Taisumov's ribs.
Taisumov walks into a stiff left hand from Lopetus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopetus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taisumov ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov away with a front kick.
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopetus circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Lopetus closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Lopetus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taisumov.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Taisumov.
Lopetus lands a nice uppercut.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with a nice body shot.
Lopetus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopetus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taisumov.#T3#
Lopetus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopetus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopetus is leaning against Taisumov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taisumovs head.
A short right from Lopetus on the inside.
Lopetus lands an uppercut.
Lopetus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopetus.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keijo Lopetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Taisumov.
Lopetus lands a left hand.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus won't allow it.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taisumov looks winded!
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopetus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopetus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Lopetus lands an uppercut.
Lopetus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopetus gets through Taisumov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lopetus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopetus swings wildly with an uppercut but Taisumov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus holds him up against the cage and eventually Taisumov drops back down to his feet.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Lopetus as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Taisumov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lopetus stays in close to Taisumov's body and controls the position.
Lopetus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Taisumov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lopetus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taisumov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopetus tries to clinch up
and Taisumov counters with a nice uppercut.
Taisumov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Lopetus avoids nicely.
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taisumov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Lopetus jabs Taisumov right on the nose. Taisumov blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Lopetus backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Lopetus manages to avoid it all.
Lopetus scores with a body shot.
Lopetus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
Lopetus scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Lopetus lands.
That kick from Lopetus tenderised Taisumov's leg. Taisumov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taisumov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. Taisumov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taisumov avoids the body shot from Lopetus.
Taisumov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keijo Lopetus is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Taisumov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Taisumov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taisumov. Lopetus does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Taisumov looks to move away, Lopetus throws a big counter combo but Taisumov just gets out of the way.
Lopetus thuds a left hand into Taisumov's body.
Lopetus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taisumov can do to turn this around?
Lopetus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopetus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taisumov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lopetus.
Lopetus scores with a body shot.
Lopetus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lopetus - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Lopetus. #T3##CL#
Lopetus forces Taisumov back against the cage and clinches.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopetus lands a nice shot to the body.
Taisumov is breathing heavily.
Lopetus lands a left hand.
Lopetus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keijo Lopetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Taisumov.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopetus scores with a shot to the side of Taisumov's head.
Lopetus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lopetus is leaning against Taisumov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopetus to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopetus scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taisumov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Lopetus is working Taisumov over against the cage.
Taisumov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopetus walks away with a smile on his face. Taisumov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopetus lands with a nice body kick.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Taisumov off balance momentarily.
Lopetus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taisumov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taisumov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lopetus with a body shot.
Lopetus lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Taisumov's cut.
That's time! Lopetus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopetus throws a head kick that misses.
Lopetus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopetus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taisumov! But no joy.
Lopetus scores with a jab. Taisumov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopetus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taisumov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopetus. Lopetus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taisumov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taisumov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopetus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taisumov. That did some damage!
Taisumov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Lopetus lands a head kick!
Lopetus lands a head kick. Taisumov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#
Taisumov is rocked!
Taisumov walks into a left hand.
Taisumov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopetus finish him?#CL#
Lopetus has closed the distance and engaged Taisumov in a clinch.
Taisumov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopetus smiles and moves away.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Taisumov off balance momentarily.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taisumov seems to have recovered his senses.
Taisumov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus connects with a body shot that sends Taisumov's belly button to the back.#CL#
Lopetus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Lopetus.
Taisumov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keijo Lopetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Taisumov.
Taisumov fails to pull guard.
Taisumov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lopetus.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopetus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Lopetus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lopetus.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with a nice body shot.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lopetus.
Taisumov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopetus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopetus scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopetus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Good body shot from Lopetus.
A nice left hand lands by Lopetus.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taisumov fails to pull guard.
Lopetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov against the cage. Lopetus is working some dirty boxing. Lopetus pushes off with a quick right hook! Taisumov goes down! Taisumov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lopetus moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Lopetus!
A less than humble Keijo Lopetus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
Event:
USFC 126
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tural blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopetus.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Lopetus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tural with a hook.
Tural throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopetus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopetus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws out a leg kick but Tural moves out of range and Lopetus only half commits.
Lopetus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopetus scores with a punch to the head.
Tural throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopetus misses with a double jab.
Tural is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopetus.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopetus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopetus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tural is out of range and Lopetus settles back down.
Tural tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lopetus scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Tural throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopetus.
Lopetus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Lopetus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tural throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopetus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tural.
Tural throws a hook but Lopetus blocks it.
Lopetus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tural.
It seemed like Lopetus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Lopetus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tural definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopetus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Tural misses the target.
Tural scores with a nice right hand.
Lopetus lands with a good body shot.
Tural throws a series of punches but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tural swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopetus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tural sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tural moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Lopetus closes the distance and clinches.
Tural lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Tural.
Tural misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Tural blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tural working aggressively here.
Lopetus throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopetus.
Lopetus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
Tural misses with a punch on the inside.
Tural working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopetus blocks an uppercut.
Tural misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Tural.
Tural working aggressively here.
Tural tries to work over Lopetus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Lopetus.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Tural.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
Lopetus blocks a body shot from Tural. #T3#
Lopetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tural softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopetus lands a right hand. #BC2#
Lopetus manages to break the clinch.
Tural misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
A little jabbing left from Lopetus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tural scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tural moves out of range of the body kick from Lopetus.
Lopetus throws an overhand right that lands on Tural's shoulder, as Tural tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Lopetus.
Tural tried to score with a low kick but Lopetus checks it.
That kick from Lopetus tenderised Tural's leg. Tural is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Tural, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tural avoids a kick to the body.
Tural uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopetus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopetus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopetus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lopetus dodges the punch combination from Tural.
#T4#
Tural takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Lopetus misses.
Lopetus blocks a jab.
Tural swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopetus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopetus.
Lopetus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Tural.#CL2#
Lopetus moves into range and clinches up with Tural.
Tural blocking some punches.
Lopetus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopetus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tural takes a shot to the head.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Tural.
Lopetus tries to work over Tural's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tural pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lopetus scores with a nice right hand.
Tural swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tural uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopetus.
Lopetus scores with a body shot.
Tural steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopetus.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tural looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
Tural throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopetus lands a right hook to the body.
Tural blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Lopetus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTural.
Tural lands a jab to the head.
Tural tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopetus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tural uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopetus.
Tural throwing a counter right hand but Lopetus manages to avoid it.
Lopetus throws a sloppy head kick and Tural moves out of range easily.
Tural moves forwards but Lopetus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopetus thows a leg kick but Tural checks it
and Tural counters with a good low kick that Lopetus was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tural throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopetus misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tural on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tural on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tural bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopetus's head.
Tural lands with a nice body punch.
Tural moves forwards but Lopetus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tural takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tural is looking for a counter combo.
Lopetus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tural misses with a hook. Lopetus ducked under it nicely.
Lopetus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tural throws a shot from downtown. Lopetus moves away and avoids it.
Lopetus throws a hook but Tural blocks it.
Lopetus throws the left hand but Tural avoids the punch easily.
Tural tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopetus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tural.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopetus misses.
Lopetus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lopetus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tural went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tural throws out a loose jab but Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Lopetus misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Tural, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tural ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tural with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopetus to score with a decent uppercut.
Lopetus misses with a leg kick.
Tural connects with a crisp jab.
Tural rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lopetus counter with a right hand.
A jab from Tural does it's job there.
Tural takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tural.
Tural darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
Tural takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tural staying out of range there.
Lopetus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Tural lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopetus throws an overhand right that lands on Tural's shoulder, as Tural tries to avoid the shot.
Tural is looking to counter punch.
Tural misses with an uppercut
and Lopetus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopetus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopetus lands a really nice looking cross but Tural seems unphased.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Tural moves out of range.
Lopetus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tural slips a jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Tural is rocked!
Lopetus lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tural falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lopetus dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Lopetus!
Keijo Lopetus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
