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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Borosilicate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter Lopez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Asa Borosilicate!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borosilicate fails with the takedown.
As Borosilicate looks to move away, Lopez throws a big counter combo but Borosilicate just gets out of the way.
Borosilicate shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl out of it but Borosilicate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Borosilicate scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Borosilicate has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borosilicate lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Borosilicate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lopez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dexter Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Borosilicate.
Borosilicate manages to break the clinch.
Borosilicate misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borosilicate rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Borosilicate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Borosilicate shoots and misses
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Borosilicate shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borosilicate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borosilicate has managed to clinch.
Borosilicate manages to break the clinch.
Borosilicate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopez defends well and Borosilicate ends up having to push Lopez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borosilicate.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borosilicate fails with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Borosilicate will be more careful next time no doubt.
Borosilicate looks winded!
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Borosilicate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Borosilicate has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Borosilicate jumps guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borosilicate is trying to pull guard but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez tries to break free but Borosilicate pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez wants to break free but Borosilicate has control.
Borosilicate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borosilicate lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez leaves Borosilicate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borosilicate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borosilicate somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borosilicate wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Borosilicate lands a head kick. Lopez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Borosilicate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Borosilicate counters with a left to the body.
Borosilicate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
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 Dexter Lopez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Borosilicate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Borosilicate manages to avoid it.
Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borosilicate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Borosilicate clinches up against the cage.
Lopez is struggling to control the position.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borosilicate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dexter Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Borosilicate moves into the clinch.
Borosilicate is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopez is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Borosilicate managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Borosilicate fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Borosilicate.
Borosilicate catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borosilicate is defended easily by Lopez.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Dexter Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Borosilicate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Borosilicate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borosilicate tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borosilicate thinking.
Borosilicate is breathing heavily.
Borosilicate tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Borosilicate will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lopez is looking to slow Borosilicate down with leg kicks.
Borosilicate throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dexter Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borosilicate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borosilicate closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Borosilicate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Borosilicate breaks the clinch.
Lopez clinches up with Borosilicate and pushes him back against the cage.
Borosilicate pulls guard successfully.
Borosilicate pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez stands up from Borosilicate's guard - Lopez perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borosilicate dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borosilicate fails with the takedown.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borosilicate circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borosilicate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
Borosilicate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Lopez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Borosilicate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Borosilicate backing up. Borosilicate nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Borosilicate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Borosilicate is controlling the position.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Borosilicate is controlling him.
Lopez controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borosilicate can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Borosilicate controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borosilicate pulls guard successfully.
Lopez wants to stand but Borosilicate has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Borosilicate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lopez has picked Borosilicate up and slammed him! Borosilicate can't keep hold of the triangle and Lopez manages to pass to side control!
Borosilicate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borosilicate looking for a sweep but Lopez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lopez with good strikes from the mount here!
Lopez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borosilicate can do to turn this around?
Lopez working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Borosilicate looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lopez! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dexter Lopez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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