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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seve Ballesteros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
16 - 2 - 1 |
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155 lbs
24 - 24 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seve Ballesteros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Ballesteros is predictable there
and Lopez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lopez.
Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ballesteros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez slips nicely into half guard.
Ballesteros is trying to stand back up but Lopez is controlling him
Lopez moves into full mount! Ballesteros won't be happy about that!
Ballesteros squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ballesteros really wants to buck Lopez off and get back to his feet.
Lopez working for a guillotine from mount but Ballesteros is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
Ballesteros is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ballesteros is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
My spies in All In MMA inform me that Lopez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lopez won't let Ballesteros get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lopez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ballesteros has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ballesteros!
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ballesteros decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ballesteros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ballesteros scores with a nice right hand.
Ballesteros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ballesteros manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that misses.
Ballesteros lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ballesteros throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Ballesteros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Ballesteros in a clinch.
Ballesteros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez has Ballesteros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ballesteros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ballesteros tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Ballesteros back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros lands a right hand.
Lopez lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lopez prevents Ballesteros from getting back to his feet.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez stands and throws Ballesteros's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ballesteros is pushing Lopez's head away, looking to escape. Lopez manages to hold on to the position though.
Lopez tries for a kimura but Ballesteros is defending well.
Ballesteros throws Lopez to one side and escapes!
Lopez tries to clinch but Ballesteros is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Seve Ballesteros will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lopez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ballesteros looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lopez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ballesteros's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lopez wants to control but Ballesteros is keeping him busy.
Lopez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ballesteros some visible discomfort.
Ballesteros is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Ballesteros is looking to get back to his feet here but Lopez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ballesteros's back.
Ballesteros is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballesteros is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballesteros is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballesteros is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ballesteros defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ballesteros is one step ahead there.
Ballesteros is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him.
Ballesteros decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Ballesteros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Ballesteros manages to get underhooks.
Ballesteros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ballesteros tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ballesteros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez wants a takedown.
Seve Ballesteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez jumps guard.
Ballesteros wants to stand but Lopez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lopez 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 trying to control the position but Ballesteros postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros stands up and waves to Lopez to follow him.
Ballesteros connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Ballesteros.
Lopez wants to clinch
and Ballesteros counters with a leg kick.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballesteros swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballesteros scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ballesteros.
Lopez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballesteros is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Ballesteros wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ballesteros's legs.
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Seve Ballesteros will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ballesteros misses with a low kick.
Ballesteros digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Ballesteros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopez motions for Ballesteros to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballesteros scores with a nice right hand.
Lopez pushes Ballesteros up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballesteros misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballesteros lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
The referee calls for Ballesteros to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballesteros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballesteros stalling in the clinch but Lopez improves position.
Lopez avoids the elbow strike from Ballesteros, against the cage.
Lopez is trying to drag Ballesteros to the mat but Ballesteros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ballesteros gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez has Ballesteros pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lopez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ballesteros tumbling to the mat - Lopez dives into Ballesteros's guard.
Ballesteros wants to stand and escape but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ballesteros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Ballesteros circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballesteros looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ballesteros avoids it really well and circles away.
Seve Ballesteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Ballesteros off balance momentarily.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Seve Ballesteros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballesteros throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Ballesteros pushes him off.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ballesteros sprawls well. Ballesteros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ballesteros scores with a shot to the body.
Ballesteros throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Ballesteros pushes him off.
Ballesteros misses with the combination.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ballesteros defends it well.
Ballesteros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that Lopez semi-blocks.
Ballesteros throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez rushes Ballesteros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballesteros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ballesteros is defending well.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ballesteros tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballesteros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballesteros misses with the head strike.
Ballesteros has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Ballesteros tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballesteros prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.
Ballesteros can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Ballesteros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez digs a right hand into Ballesteros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ballesteros's gas tank.
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Ballesteros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seve Ballesteros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballesteros, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seve Ballesteros!
A victorious Seve Ballesteros thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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