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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2. Rickenbacker v.2 has chosen Back Stabber! as his entrance music. Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickenbacker v.2 defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Rickenbacker v.2 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rickenbacker v.2!
The strikes coming from Lopez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lopez is trying to ground and pound but Rickenbacker v.2 uses the momentary lack of control by Lopez to regain half guard.
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to stand.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Rickenbacker v.2 on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rickenbacker v.2 defending well though.
Lopez stops Rickenbacker v.2 from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lopez throws a strike but Rickenbacker v.2 avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez throws a strike but Rickenbacker v.2 rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rickenbacker v.2 seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him.
Lopez working for a triangle but Rickenbacker v.2 defends it easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez trying to strike off his back.
Lopez working for submissions but it's allowed Rickenbacker v.2 to get to half guard.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 controlling the action here.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lopez won't allow Rickenbacker v.2 to pass to mount.
Lopez gets full guard.
Lopez controls Rickenbacker v.2 momentarily but Rickenbacker v.2 frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Rickenbacker v.2 defends easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him.
Lopez controls Rickenbacker v.2 momentarily but Rickenbacker v.2 frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez wants to sweep here but Rickenbacker v.2 controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Rickenbacker v.2 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves into the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rickenbacker v.2 as Lopez tries to tie him up.
Lopez stalling in the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lopez's face.
It looks like Alberto Lopez has been cut.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopez is stalling here.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Rickenbacker v.2 has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
Lopez is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lopez is struggling to control the position.
Lopez looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alberto Lopez.
Rickenbacker v.2 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rickenbacker v.2 swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeps the fight on the outside.
Rickenbacker v.2 leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Rickenbacker v.2, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Rickenbacker v.2 against the cage but Rickenbacker v.2 circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a head kick!
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 looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rickenbacker v.2!
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get back to half guard.
Lopez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rickenbacker v.2 regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lopez.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rickenbacker v.2 works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rickenbacker v.2 is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rickenbacker v.2 has escaped and now he's on top!
Lopez wants to sweep here but Rickenbacker v.2 controlling him for the moment.
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.
Rickenbacker v.2 wanted to stand there but Lopez had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rickenbacker v.2 has passed into half guard!
Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rickenbacker v.2's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rickenbacker v.2's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lopez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez lands shots from the back.
Lopez missing with punches from the back.
Lopez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez is controlling the position but Rickenbacker v.2 somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Lopez's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lopez rushes Rickenbacker v.2 and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get underhooks.
Lopez is stalling here.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lopez's face.
Lopez wants to break free but Rickenbacker v.2 has control.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lopez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lopez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws an elbow that misses.
Lopez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rickenbacker v.2 as Lopez tries to tie him up.
A short right from Rickenbacker v.2 on the inside.
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Lopez.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to stall.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Rickenbacker v.2.
Lopez is rocked!
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an uppercut.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rickenbacker v.2 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lopez's face.
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 improves position.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 dips a shoulder and cracks Lopez with a mighty uppercut! Lopez falls back against the cage and Rickenbacker v.2 unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lopez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rickenbacker v.2 screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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