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Event:
KFC:5
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Lopes fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizzle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopes tries to clinch but Bizzle moves out of range. #CL2#
Bizzle moves into the clinch.
Lopes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bizzle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lopes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopes is breathing heavily.
Lopes lands a shot to the body.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Bizzle holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Lopes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizzle looking for a takedown.
Lopes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bizzle prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopes.
Lopes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bizzle goes for a takedown attempt but Lopes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Bizzle throws a good cross that connects.
Lopes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizzle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bizzle rushes Lopes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bizzle tries to circle away but Lopes has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Bizzle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopes fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bizzle looking to score a takedown here. Lopes is defending well but Bizzle drives through and ends up in Lopes's guard.
Lopes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bizzle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SU2#
Bizzle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bizzle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizzle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Bizzle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lopes was covering up waiting for the punch and Bizzle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizzle looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Bizzle stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Bizzle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizzle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lopes!
Bizzle is landing with some decent strikes but Lopes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bizzle controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
It looks like Bizzle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've been informed that Bizzle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bizzle lands a nice shot to the head.
Lopes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bizzle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bizzle content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bizzle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bizzle tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Bizzle counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Bizzle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Bizzle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bizzle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Bizzle drops back looking for a leg! Lopes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopes manages to kick Bizzle off! Bizzle jumps back into Lopes's guard.
Bizzle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes keeping full guard, as Bizzle tries to pass.
Bizzle works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SU2#
Bizzle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lopes to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bizzle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopes's guard.
Bizzle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bizzle wants to pass the guard but Lopes is keeping the position.
Bizzle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopes's head.#T2#
Bizzle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bizzle wants to pass the guard but Lopes is keeping the position.
Bizzle controlling from the top position.
Lopes wants to sweep but no luck.
Bubba Bizzle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizzle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bizzle landing some decent shots from guard.
Bizzle with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bizzle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bizzle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SU2#
Bizzle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lopes, up you get! #TD2#
Lopes gets caught flat footed, as Bizzle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bizzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bizzle lands a couple of elbows.
Bizzle working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Bizzle stands up from Lopes's guard - Bizzle perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Bizzle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lopes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizzle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bizzle winds up and cracks Lopes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4##SU2#
Bizzle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
David Lopes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizzle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Bizzle takes the fight into the clinch.
Bizzle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopes walks away with a smile on his face. Bizzle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his 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!
Bizzle misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Bizzle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopes is trying to defend but Bizzle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bizzle controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bizzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bizzle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bizzle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bizzle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Bizzle stands and steps away. Lopes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Lopes instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bizzle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bizzle manages to end up in side control.
Lopes is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Bizzle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizzle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bizzle rushes Lopes and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Lopes misses with some punches.
Bizzle misses with an elbow over the top.
Bizzle tries to pull guard but Lopes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bizzle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bizzle is trying to stall.
Bizzle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
David Lopes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Bizzle.
Bizzle tries to pull guard but Lopes holds him up against the cage and eventually Bizzle drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lopes as Bizzle tries to tie him up.
Lopes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bizzle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bizzle successfully pulls guard.
Bizzle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2##SUB2#
Bizzle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lopes wants to control from the top but Bizzle keeps moving.
Bizzle is controlling Lopes's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bizzle can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Lopes prevents Bizzle from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bizzle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bizzle not doing much here.
David Lopes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Lopes is defending against the submission attempts here by Bizzle.
Bizzle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bubba Bizzle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizzle stops Lopes from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bizzle content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Bizzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bizzle 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Bizzle!
The defeated David Lopes had this to say: 'I will try it.'.
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Event:
KFC: End of March
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Lopes shoots in but Blount avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blount is looking to counter the offense by Lopes and move into the clinch.
Lopes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Blount rushes Lopes and presses him up against the cage.
Blount swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Blount gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lopes regains guard.
Lopes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blount controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes is trying to keep Blount in close.
Blount throws an elbow that misses. Lopes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blount's guard. Nice move by Lopes!#REVB##SUB#
Blount working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Lopes trying to control the position from guard on top but Blount is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blount is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopes is aware though and is defending well.
Blount keeping moving, preventing Lopes from controlling successfully.
Lopes controlling from the top position.
Lopes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Blount is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Blount looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lopes trying to control but Blount is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blount has his foot on Lopes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopes works his way back into a safe position though.
Lopes trying to control the position from guard on top but Blount is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lopes trying to control the position from guard on top but Blount 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.
Blount avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Blount keeping moving, preventing Lopes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Blount moves into the clinch successfully.
Blount tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lopes decides to pull guard.
Lopes is pulling down on Blount's head. It's preventing any offense from Blount, at least for the moment.
Blount working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopes's head.
Blount trying to control but Lopes is working from the bottom.
Blount lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Blount preventing the sweep.
Blount working some strikes from top position.
Blount lands a couple of digs.
Blount stopping the sweep attempt from Lopes.
Blount throwing strikes from guard but Lopes blocks nicely.
Blount scoring with some ground and pound.
Blount loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blount chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blount pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopes is keeping the position for now.
Blount lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Blount dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lopes wants to clinch up but Blount keeps it at a distance.
Lopes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Blount gets a clinch.
Lopes is working for takedown but Blount is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lopes throws a punch but it's blocked by Blount.
Lopes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blaze Blount has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Lopes.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but Blount has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lopes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lopes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blount is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blount content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blount is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopes can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blount accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Blount keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopes's head.
Blount pushes down on Lopes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lopes is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Blount wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blount working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lopes has hold of Blount's hands but Blount slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blount is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blount seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blaze Blount overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopes is looking for a sweep. Blount is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blount looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blount lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Blount lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blount connects with a nice short shot to Lopes's temple.
Blount scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blount controlling the action here. #SUB#
Lopes is defending against the submission attempts here by Blount.
Blount working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blount lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Blount working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blount wants to free his trapped foot but Lopes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopes trying to hold on to Blount's head to control him but Blount postures up.
Blount working the head and body with strikes.
Blount looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blount lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Lopes is rocked!#SUB#
Blount is working for a submission of some sort.
Blount trying to control the pace. #T4#
Blount lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blount perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blount scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blount trying to control from half guard but Lopes is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blount is trying to work for a kimura but Lopes is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Blount dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blount's waist but Blount gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lopes off to one side. #TD#
Blount closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopes quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Lopes manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Blount takes the fight into the clinch.
Blount lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopes backwards.
Blount lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Blount pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Blount closes the distance and pushes Lopes back into the cage.
Lopes struggles to land a body shot inside as Blount controls his hands.
Blount lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Blount on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blount lands a left hand.
Blount leaning against his opponent.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Blount won't allow it.
Lopes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blaze Blount has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Lopes.
Blount content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Blount manages to pull guard.
Blount throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Blount will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lopes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Blount looking for a guillotine here but Lopes defends easily.
#T2#
Blount is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blount on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blount tries to get out of the position.
Lopes trying to control but Blount is working from the bottom.
Blount wants to sweep but no luck.
Blount keeping moving, preventing Lopes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blount working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Blount looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Lopes trying to control but Blount is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blount looking for a guillotine here but Lopes defends easily.
#SUB#
Blount looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lopes trying to control but Blount is working from the bottom.
David Lopes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopes stopping the sweep attempt from Blount.#SUB#
Blount has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blount is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Blount is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopes is aware though and is defending well.
Lopes distracts Blount with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blount working for a triangle but Lopes defends it easily.
Lopes trying to control the position from guard on top but Blount is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Blount showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blount has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Blount!
David Lopes spoke after the fight, saying 'I will try it.'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 834 Round 1
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rio Laksa dives in and scores a takedown into Lopes's guard.
Rio Laksa postures up.
Rio Laksa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Lopes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rio Laksa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Rio Laksa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes trying to control the position.
Rio Laksa is looking to stand up but Lopes won't let him. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopes shoots in looking for a takedown but Rio Laksa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Rio Laksa moves into the clinch.
Rio Laksa tries for a takedown but Lopes manages to get underhooks.
Rio Laksa letting Lopes take a breather here.
Lopes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Rio Laksa pulls Lopes into guard.
#SUB2#
Rio Laksa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lopes is defending well. Rio Laksa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lopes has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rio Laksa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Rio Laksa!
Post fight, an emotional Christian Rio Laksa said 'Thank You All for support me.'.
The defeated David Lopes had this to say: 'I will try it.'.
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