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Event:
UCF 32: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopes dives in and grabs Schwarzenegger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schwarzenegger pushes down on Lopes's head and hops out.
Schwarzenegger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopes's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Schwarzenegger as Lopes shoots in.
Schwarzenegger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Schwarzenegger swinging wildly here.
Schwarzenegger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schwarzenegger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lopes clinches.
Schwarzenegger throws a head punch that misses.
Schwarzenegger lands with a right to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Lopes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lopes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Lopes prevents a body shot from Schwarzenegger.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but Schwarzenegger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lopes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schwarzenegger can't find room to land a body shot as Lopes controls the action.
Schwarzenegger stops a takedown attempt from Lopes.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Schwarzenegger won't allow it.
Schwarzenegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schwarzenegger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schwarzenegger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopes's elbow.
Lopes jumps guard but Schwarzenegger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schwarzenegger lands a nice shot to the body.
Schwarzenegger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwarzenegger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwarzenegger lands a body shot.
Lopes blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Schwarzenegger lands with a light punch inside.
Lopes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Schwarzenegger.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schwarzenegger to keep the fight standing.
Lopes blocks a body shot from Schwarzenegger.
Lopes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schwarzenegger tries to work over Lopes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schwarzenegger struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopes controls his hands.
Schwarzenegger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Schwarzenegger holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopes drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwarzenegger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopes jumps guard but Schwarzenegger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schwarzenegger.
Nice body punch from Schwarzenegger - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Lopes is trying to pull guard but Schwarzenegger has him pressed against the cage.
Lopes takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schwarzenegger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
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.
Schwarzenegger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schwarzenegger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzenegger tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopes is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Schwarzenegger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schwarzenegger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schwarzenegger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schwarzenegger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lopes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schwarzenegger is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lopes.
Lopes tries to improve position but can't.
Lopes is not content to let Schwarzenegger control the position. #SUB2#
Schwarzenegger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archibald Schwarzenegger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schwarzenegger. Lopes shrugs it off though.
Lopes tries to close the distance and clinch but Schwarzenegger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarzenegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwarzenegger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schwarzenegger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Schwarzenegger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schwarzenegger scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lopes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schwarzenegger can't find room to land a body shot as Lopes controls the action.
Lopes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schwarzenegger walks away with a smile on his face. Lopes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopes tries to clinch but Schwarzenegger moves out of range. #T1#
Schwarzenegger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schwarzenegger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lopes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schwarzenegger!
Archibald Schwarzenegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schwarzenegger counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lopes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger scores with a kick to the body.
Lopes needs to keep his hands up - Schwarzenegger had a free shot at his head there.
Archibald Schwarzenegger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Lopes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Schwarzenegger counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzenegger scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Lopes is rocked!
Schwarzenegger lands with a big right hook that stumbles Lopes - he's out on his feet here! Schwarzenegger follows up with another monster hook that separates Lopes from consciousness! Lopes falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Schwarzenegger stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Archibald Schwarzenegger!
A very excited looking Archibald Schwarzenegger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UCF 23: Adunga Jr v Roth
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniel Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Diego Lopes has been cut.
Dux scores with a body shot.
Lopes wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Are you kidding me?! Dux ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lopes clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dux! |
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Event:
UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Maxwell lands with a shot to the body.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Lopes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maxwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Maxwell breaks the clinch.
Maxwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
Maxwell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maxwell stuns Lopes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopes tries to clinch up.
Maxwell misses with a body kick.
Maxwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Lopes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lopes jumps guard and drags Maxwell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell trying to control but Lopes is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Lopes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Maxwell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lopes has tightened it up now! Maxwell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Lopes! |
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Event:
SUF 17: Muckerberg vs Smith
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wonderbear.
Lopes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wonderbear misses with a right hand #CL#
and Lopes counters by moving into the clinch.
Wonderbear can't find room to land a body shot as Lopes controls the action.
Wonderbear scores with a hook to the body.
Wonderbear tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonderbear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wonderbear lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopes backwards.
Wonderbear swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonderbear lands a left hand.
Lopes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wonderbear's efforts to push away.
Wonderbear stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lopes gets control of Wonderbear's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lopes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wonderbear wants to control from the top but Lopes keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Wonderbear lying in Lopes's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lopes decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Wonderbear taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Lopes! |
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Event:
SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Bishop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lopes is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bishop raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopes hang on?#ROC#Lopes is rocked!#T1#
Bishop connects with a bit shot that sees Lopes covering up! More strikes from Bishop and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bishop is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trei Bishop!
Trei Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SUF 13: Muckerberg vs Ahola
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Cantu throws out a powerful jab.
Lopes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cantu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cantu scores with a jab.
Cantu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cantu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Cantu catches Lopes right on the button with a cross.
Lopes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cantu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Cantu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cantu manages to circle out of the way.
Cantu misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopes jumps guard but Cantu turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Cantu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Cantu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cantu is trying to break the clinch but Lopes has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Lopes pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Lopes keeps control of Cantu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cantu wants to break free but Lopes has control.
Lopes jumps guard but Cantu stands there with Lopes around his waist. Lopes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Cantu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lopes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but Cantu turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Lopes pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Lopes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cantu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lopes has tightened it up now! Cantu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Lopes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Waller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopes defends well and Waller ends up having to push Lopes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Waller tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lopes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Waller wants to control from the top but Lopes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lopes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lopes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Waller is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Waller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Waller stacks Lopes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Waller!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Waller wants to control but Lopes is keeping him busy.
Lopes is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
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.
Waller advances nicely into full mount.
Waller trying to control but Lopes is having none of it.
Lopes regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lopes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lopes looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Waller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopes has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waller trying to control the action but Lopes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lopes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopes trying to hold on to Waller's head to control him but Waller postures up.
#SUB2#
Lopes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lopes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopes looks for a takedown but Waller sprawls well.
Waller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Lopes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lopes tries to clinch up.#TD#
Waller dives in and scores a takedown into Lopes's guard.
Waller tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lopes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Waller escapes and throws Lopes's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Waller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Waller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Lopes is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Waller swings around for an armbar but Lopes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Waller's guard.#SUB2#
Lopes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lopes is pushing down on Waller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Waller is fighting to maintain full guard but Lopes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB#
Waller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lopes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Waller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Payton Waller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lopes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Waller looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Waller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopes is looking to take a break and control but Waller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lopes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Lopes wants to stand up but Waller is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Lopes seems to be working for a kimura but Waller defends the submission attempt.
Lopes blocks the strikes from Waller.
#SUB2#
Lopes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waller is just riding it out for now. Lopes eventually gives up the hold.
Waller wants to improve his position but Lopes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Waller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopes pulls his head out easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lopes wants to work for an arm triangle but Waller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lopes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waller is just riding it out for now. Lopes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Waller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waller is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Waller is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopes.
#SUB2#
Lopes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Waller tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lopes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Lopes! |
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