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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Hughes (ranked 2415 p4p, 232 weight class) and Keijo Lopetus (ranked 2256 p4p, 221 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Slam - By: Onyx. Lopetus has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bronson Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Lopetus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopetus to score with a decent uppercut.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopetus doesn't seem phased though.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes misses with a hook. Lopetus ducked under it nicely.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Lopetus moves out of range as Hughes throws a body kick.
Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopetus.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Lopetus's shoulder, as Lopetus tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopetus finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Lopetus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopetus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopetus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopetus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a combination. Lopetus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
Lopetus thows a body kick. Hughes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lopetus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Lopetus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Hughes as he checks the leg kick.
Lopetus looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
Good shot there by Lopetus.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Lopetus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hughes. Hughes obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Hughes.
Lopetus moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
Lopetus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Lopetus circles away easily
and Lopetus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes connects with a jab.
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes stops Lopetus from getting back to his feet.
Hughes throwing shots but Lopetus is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is nestled in close to Lopetus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lopetus is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
Lopetus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopetus defending well though.
Lopetus has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lopetus lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Hughes blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Lopetus lands an overhand right.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hughes lands a head kick!
Lopetus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hughes in his tracks.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopetus lands with a nice body punch.
Lopetus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hughes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopetus.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopetus.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Hughes.
Lopetus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopetus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Lopetus is quick to defend against it.
Hughes takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
Hughes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hughes moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
A left lands for Hughes.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopetus jabs at Hughes's body.
Lopetus closes the distance and pushes Hughes back into the cage.
Lopetus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
A shot in the inside from Lopetus.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopetus.
Lopetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes trying to land knees to the body.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Lopetus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Lopetus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Lopetus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hughes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hughes throws out a leg kick but Lopetus moves out of range and Hughes only half commits.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Lopetus defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Lopetus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes jabs Lopetus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Lopetus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes throws a low kick, looking for Lopetus's leg but Lopetus calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Hughes.
Lopetus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopetus.
A jab lands there for Lopetus.
Lopetus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopetus looks to land a combination. Hughes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lopetus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughes can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopetus lands with an overhand left.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes drives through with a takedown into Lopetus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lopetus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lopetus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopetus. Lopetus obviously looking to wear him down.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lopetus enables Hughes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lopetus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lopetus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hughes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hughes tries to land a front kick but Lopetus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Lopetus ducks down to avoid it.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopetus but Lopetus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Lopetus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopetus doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopetus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopetus.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Lopetus connects with a jab.
Lopetus connects with a crisp jab.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopetus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hughes blocks it well.
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lopetus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopetus scores with a leg kick.
Lopetus works the jab nicely.
Hughes lands a jab.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Lopetus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Hughes.
Hughes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopetus is trying to defend but Hughes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lopetus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Lopetus shows good takedown defense.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Lopetus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts.
Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lopetus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lopetus throws Hughes to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopetus as he jumps to the side.
Lopetus thumps Hughes with a low kick.
Lopetus moves into the clinch.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Lopetus avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Lopetus.
Lopetus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Lopetus.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Hughes.
Hughes takes one on the button.
Hughes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopetus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lopetus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Lopetus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopetus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus tries to counter with a clinch but Hughes shakes him off and moves away.
Lopetus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Lopetus does it's job there.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Lopetus's head but Lopetus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Lopetus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Lopetus connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Lopetus as Hughes shoots in.
It seemed like Lopetus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopetus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughes's head.
Lopetus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hughes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Lopetus's hands, connecting with Lopetus's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lopetus tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keijo Lopetus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Lopetus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopetus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopetus tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Lopetus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
Lopetus is trying to stand.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes stops Lopetus from getting back to his feet.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopetus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lopetus wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lopetus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hughes lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hughes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lopetus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lopetus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hughes cracks Lopetus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lopetus tries to buck Hughes off but he can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes landing strikes from the mount and Lopetus is in trouble!
Lopetus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hughes lands with some strikes.
Hughes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hughes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lopetus is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Lopetus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lopetus wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus is trying to stand up.
Hughes lands a big shot there that rocks Lopetus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hughes won't let Lopetus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hughes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lopetus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hughes lands a couple of good shots and Lopetus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lopetus is trying to stand back up.
Lopetus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopetus grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hughes. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hughes is punishing Lopetus with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hughes lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopetus is trying to stand back up.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lopetus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hughes loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lopetus hold on?
Lopetus is trying to stand back up.
Lopetus grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopetus manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
Lopetus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Lopetus!
Keijo Lopetus tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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