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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Braehler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heber Roberto Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manuel Braehler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Heber Roberto Lopes!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braehler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Braehler wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberto Lopes.
Roberto Lopes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Braehler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roberto Lopes!
Manuel Braehler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heber Roberto Lopes.
Braehler trying to control the action but Roberto Lopes is working from the bottom.
Braehler taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braehler trying to control the position but Roberto Lopes is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braehler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braehler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Braehler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roberto Lopes, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto Lopes is looking for a sweep.
Braehler trying to control the action but Roberto Lopes is working from the bottom.
Braehler scoring with punches from side control.
Braehler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberto Lopes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Braehler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberto Lopes keeps working.
Roberto Lopes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Braehler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Braehler is breathing heavily.
Braehler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberto Lopes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braehler.
Braehler is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberto Lopes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roberto Lopes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braehler pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberto Lopes is looking for a sweep. Braehler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberto Lopes is trying to maintain the position but Braehler is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto Lopes is looking for a sweep. Braehler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberto Lopes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Braehler is looking to take a break and control but Roberto Lopes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberto Lopes won't allow Braehler to pass to mount.
Braehler trying to control from half guard but Roberto Lopes is working away.
Braehler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberto Lopes defending well though.
Roberto Lopes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braehler postures up.
Braehler stopping the sweep attempt from Roberto Lopes.
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.
Roberto Lopes is pulling down on Braehler's head. It's preventing any offense from Braehler, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberto Lopes shoots in but Braehler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberto Lopes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Braehler tries to avoid it but Roberto Lopes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Braehler to the ground. Braehler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Braehler attempts a counter takedown but Roberto Lopes avoids it well and moves away.
Roberto Lopes shoots in but Braehler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberto Lopes misses with a takedown
and Braehler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Braehler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Braehler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roberto Lopes shoots in but no luck this time.
Braehler slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberto Lopes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Braehler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Braehler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Braehler content to control rather than advance.
Braehler trying to control the action but Roberto Lopes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto Lopes is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto Lopes looking for submissions off his back.
Braehler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberto Lopes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberto Lopes tries to get to full guard but Braehler has control of the leg.
Roberto Lopes is defending against the submission attempts here by Braehler.
Roberto Lopes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roberto Lopes looking for a guillotine here but Braehler defends easily.
Braehler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braehler controlling from side mount.
Braehler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberto Lopes can do to turn this around?
Braehler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberto Lopes keeps working.
Roberto Lopes gets back to half guard.
Roberto Lopes trying to control here.
Roberto Lopes is pressing down on Braehler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braehler preventing the sweep.
Roberto Lopes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto Lopes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braehler is aware though and is defending well.
Roberto Lopes wants to sweep here but Braehler controlling him for the moment.
Braehler slips nicely into half guard.
Roberto Lopes tries to roll over but Braehler keeps him under control.
Roberto Lopes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Braehler.
Well, if Braehler 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.
Roberto Lopes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberto Lopes has his foot on Braehler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braehler works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberto Lopes is looking for a triangle but Braehler pushes his legs off easily.
Braehler passes Roberto Lopes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roberto Lopes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberto Lopes is pressing down on Braehler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braehler wants to pass the guard but Roberto Lopes is keeping the position.
Roberto Lopes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braehler trying to control but Roberto Lopes is working from the bottom.
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 Manuel Braehler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Roberto Lopes goes for a double leg but Braehler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Braehler continues to drive forward.
Roberto Lopes fails to land the takedown.
Roberto Lopes tries for a takedown but Braehler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manuel Braehler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heber Roberto Lopes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Braehler.
You can see the frustration on Roberto Lopes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braehler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roberto Lopes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Braehler is staying active underneath Roberto Lopes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberto Lopes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Braehler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roberto Lopes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto Lopes wants to free his trapped foot but Braehler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Braehler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Braehler trying to control but Roberto Lopes postures up.
Braehler is trying to get back to full guard.
Braehler regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braehler keeping moving, preventing Roberto Lopes from controlling successfully.
Roberto Lopes passes Braehler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roberto Lopes wants to control but Braehler is keeping him busy.
Roberto Lopes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Braehler defends it well.
Roberto Lopes is trying to control the action in half guard but Braehler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberto Lopes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Braehler trying to control from the bottom.
Roberto Lopes trying to control the action but Braehler is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braehler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberto Lopes is working away from the top position though.
Roberto Lopes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Braehler!
Roberto Lopes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Braehler is surviving well by controlling Roberto Lopes's body position as best he can.
Braehler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roberto Lopes looking for a guillotine from mount but Braehler is having none of it.
Braehler stops Roberto Lopes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roberto Lopes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberto Lopes quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Roberto Lopes but it's paid off an Braehler is forced to tap! Nice work by Roberto Lopes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heber Roberto Lopes!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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