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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Boom (ranked 807 p4p, 92 weight class) and Keijo Lopetus (ranked 998 p4p, 112 weight class). Lopetus has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. 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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20 - 7 - 0 |
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152 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Lopetus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
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.
Lopetus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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RATING
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