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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Lopez (ranked 3260 p4p, 4040 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 411 p4p, 495 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martez Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Martez Lopez has been cut.
Germano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lopez defends it well.
Germano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez misses the jab.
Germano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
A jab from Germano does it's job there.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Germano under the eye.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Germano's head.
Germano looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Germano throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Germano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez slips a jab from Germano.
Germano throws a shot to the body.
Lopez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lopez slips a nice elbow through Germano's hands, connecting with Germano's forehead.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Germano is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Germano is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Germano has wrist control.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Lopez works over Germano with some ground and pound from guard.
Lopez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Germano 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.
Germano trying to control the position.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Germano has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Germano's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Germano keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lopez is in close to Germano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Germano wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez is working Germano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
Germano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Germano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Germano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Germano trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martez Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martez Lopez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Germano had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez tests Germano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germano can do to turn this around?
Germano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Germano.
Martez Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Germano blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Germano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Germano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Germano under the eye.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez thuds his right hand into Germano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a hook. Germano ducked under it nicely.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Germano throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Lopez lands an overhand right.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Germano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Germano misses the target.
A jab from Germano misses.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Germano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Germano thuds a left hand into Lopez's body.
Germano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Germano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Germano's body. Germano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez slips a straight right by Germano.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
Germano blocks a jab.
Germano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Germano with the counter takedown but Lopez avoids it easily.
Germano throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Germano looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Germano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Germano slips under a jab from Lopez.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Germano shoots in.
Germano misses with an uppercut.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Germano's ribs.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Germano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Germano misses.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Germano throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano misses with a wild combination.
Lopez tests Germano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Germano sprawls well.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martez Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martez Lopez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Lopez.
Martez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Germano counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Lopez looking to control.
Germano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Germano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lopez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Germano off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Lopez passes to side control.
Germano tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position.
Lopez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Germano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martez Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Germano is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Germano looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez darts in looking for a takedown but Germano gets double underhooks and turns Lopez into the cage.
A punch combination from Germano misses.
A jab from Lopez does it's job there.
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Germano's head backwards.
Germano takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Germano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Germano didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez moves out of range as Germano strikes.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Germano lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez digs a good hook to Germano's body.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez.
A swing and a miss from Germano.
Germano misses with a straight left.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Germano.
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 Martez Lopez.
Well Lopez 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martez Lopez!
A very excited looking Martez Lopez 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.
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energy
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hype
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