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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lop Lopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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191 lbs
17 - 17 - 1 |
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213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonje Moco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lop Lopp!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moco gets tackled into the cage by Lopp. Lopp maintains the clinch.
Lopp is pushing Moco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Moco.
Lopp takes a shot to the head.
Moco decides to pull guard.
Lopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Moco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
My spies in Gracie Barra Hilo (Three 2x Elite Coaches for $300 inform me that Lopp has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopp throwing strikes but missing.
Lopp throws a strike but Moco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lopp wants to control the position but Moco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lopp wants to control but Moco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moco blocks the strikes from Lopp.
Lopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopp wants to improve his position but Moco is controlling well.
Moco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lopp manages to get to full guard.
Lopp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopp wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Moco is now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopp is looking to improve his position.
Moco wants to free his trapped foot but Lopp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopp misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopp on the ground.
Lopp tries to get to full guard but Moco has control of the leg.
Moco controlling the action here.
Moco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopp gets back to full guard.
Lopp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lopp has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moco has passed into side control.
Lopp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lopp trying to control the action but Moco is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopp passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopp sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lopp lands a couple of good shots and Moco has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopp scores with punches to the body.
Lopp looking for the choke but no joy.
Lopp trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lop Lopp 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.
Moco has closed the distance and engaged Lopp in a clinch.
Moco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lopp is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moco to the mat. Moco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Moco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moco tries to get out of the position.
Lopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moco's head.
Lopp scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Moco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopp lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopp has Moco in his guard.
Lopp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco stopping the sweep attempt from Lopp.
Lopp controls Moco momentarily but Moco frees himself.
Moco won't allow Lopp to sweep him here.
Lop Lopp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopp is looking for a triangle but Moco pushes his legs off easily.
Moco preventing the sweep.
Moco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopp looking for subs off his back but Moco has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lopp is looking to improve his position.
Moco blocks the strikes from Lopp.
Lopp gets full guard.
Moco trying to control but Lopp is working from the bottom.
Lopp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moco manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopp throws an elbow that misses. Moco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopp's guard. Nice move by Moco!
Lopp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Moco wants to control from the top but Lopp keeps moving.
Moco won't allow Lopp to sweep him here.
Lopp can't keep his opponent in guard - Moco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopp tries to roll over but Moco keeps him under control.
Lopp is pressing down on Moco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lopp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moco's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopp trying to control but Moco is working from the bottom.
Lopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Lopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Moco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopp throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lop Lopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopp closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moco's guard.
Lopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopp throws a strike but Moco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lopp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopp wants to hit a switch here but Moco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lopp there!
Lopp wants to control but Moco is having none of it.
Lopp slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopp wants to improve his position but Moco is controlling well.
Lopp missing with punches from the bottom.
Moco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopp keeps working.
Lopp tries to roll over but Moco keeps him under control.
Lopp moves into full guard.
Lopp is trying to keep Moco in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopp keeping moving, preventing Moco from controlling successfully.
Lopp throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lopp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moco wants to control from the top but Lopp keeps moving.
Lonje Moco has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lopp shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moco defends it nicely.
Lopp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lopp jumps guard but Moco stands there with Lopp around his waist. Lopp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lop Lopp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopp works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lopp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moco looking for a sweep. Not yet Moco, not yet.
Moco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopp's guard.
Lopp trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lopp is trying to keep Moco in close.
Lopp throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lopp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lopp has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moco has passed into side control.
Lop Lopp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopp tries to bench press Moco off him but Moco keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lop Lopp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopp.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Lopp seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lopp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Moco is avoiding damage well.
Lopp trying to control the action but Moco is working from the bottom.
Lopp controls the position.
Lonje Moco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopp throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lop Lopp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopp 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lop Lopp!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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