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Event:
OFC 319: Timeless
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Putin moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Our sources have told us that Putin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but Lopez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Putin working Lopez over with knees to the body.
Putin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putin.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lopez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Putin or not.
Lopez tries to stall but Putin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Putin closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Putin clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez avoids a wild elbow strike from Putin.
Nice elbow from Putin.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment.
Lopez misses with an elbow over the top.
Lopez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Putin or not.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Lopez's ribcage.
Putin blocks an elbow strike.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Putin managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lopez's face.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin working Lopez over with knees to the body.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez blocks an elbow strike.
Putin dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Putin wants to clinch.
Putin tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Lopez looks to land a body kick but Putin moved away.
Putin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Putin wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Putin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Putin has time to react.#CL#
Putin has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Lopez is trying to push Putin away but Putin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Putin throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Putin misses with an elbow over the top.
Lopez tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Putin managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lopez's face.
Putin lands an elbow just above Lopez 's eye.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Lopez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Putin is controlling the position.
Putin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Lopez is trying to break free.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Putin tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Putin with a body shot.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin tries to clinch but Lopez moves away
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Putin rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putin is looking to clinch.
Putin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Putin is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Putin tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Putin tries to clinch up.
Putin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Lopez.
Putin is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lopez is looking to control Putin's arms but Putin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage.
Lopez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Putin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vlad Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.#T2#
Putin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Putin gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Putin throws an elbow but misses.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lopez.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lopez dodges an elbow strike from Putin.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Lopez shrugs off.
Putin keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lopez tries to land knees in the clinch but Putin avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Lopez trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lopez's brow.
Lopez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Putin dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lopez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.#BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Putin wants to clinch.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.#T4#
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Putin is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Vlad Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Putin tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it. #CL#
Putin clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Frank Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lopez tests Putin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Putin backing up. Putin nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Putin tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Putin tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Despite the aggression on Lopez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lopez throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Putin rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Putin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lopez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lopez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putin.
Lopez looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Putin misses with an elbow strike.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez tries to circle away but Putin has him pinned against the cage.
Putin misses with an elbow over the top.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Frank Lopez's cut even more.
Putin lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Putin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Lopez misses with an elbow over the top.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
A knee to the head by Putin.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
Putin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin blocking some punches.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lopez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Putin up against the cage.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Lopez blocks it.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lopez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin working Lopez over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez tries to land a leg kick but Putin saw it coming and moves away.
Putin wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Putin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Putin thinking.
Putin tries to clinch up
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Putin rushes Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Lopez tries to circle away but Putin has him pinned against the cage.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putin tries to clinch but Lopez moves away
and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Putin is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Putin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Putin!
Post fight, Vlad Putin stared into the camera and said 'I am not surprised, motherf**ker!'.
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Event:
OFC 315: Demons
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Dyrdek moved out of range nicely.
Dyrdek raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyrdek throws an elbow that misses.
Dyrdek misses with an elbow over the top.
Dyrdek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dyrdek receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyrdek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dyrdek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dyrdek slowing the pace effectively.
Dyrdek tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Dyrdek keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dyrdek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dyrdek has Lopez pressed against the cage.
Dyrdek lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Dyrdek looking to score a takedown here. Lopez is defending well but Dyrdek drives through and ends up in Lopez's guard.
Dyrdek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dyrdek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez has Dyrdek pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyrdek stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.#T2#
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dyrdek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dyrdek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Dyrdek gets a clinch.
Dyrdek misses with an elbow over the top.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dyrdek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lopez tries to circle away but Dyrdek has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dyrdek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez tries to break free but Dyrdek pushes him back against the cage.
Dyrdek lands a nice elbow.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dyrdek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dyrdek trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Lopez misses with an elbow over the top.
Lopez wants to get back to striking at distance but Dyrdek won't allow it.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyrdek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyrdek controls his hands.
Dyrdek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #BC#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dyrdek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dyrdek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Dyrdek keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dyrdek crunches a lovely knee into Lopez's ribcage.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Dyrdek has the dominant position.
Dyrdek managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lopez letting Dyrdek take a breather here.#T4#
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyrdek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dyrdek is stalling here.
Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
Dyrdek has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Dyrdek as the two fighters clinch.
Dyrdek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyrdek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez.
Dyrdek pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyrdek blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyrdek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dyrdek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dyrdek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dyrdek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dyrdek fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Dyrdek moves into the clinch.
Dyrdek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dyrdek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyrdek lands with a left to the head.
Rob Dyrdek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dyrdek misses with a knee to the head.
Dyrdek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dyrdek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dyrdek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lopez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dyrdek's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Rob Dyrdek has been cut.
Dyrdek keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dyrdek stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dyrdek misses with a knee strike.
Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dyrdek pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dyrdek.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Dyrdek keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dyrdek.
Lopez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyrdek.
Lopez tries a body shot but Dyrdek blocks it.
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Dyrdek.
Lopez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Dyrdek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dyrdek scores a nice knee to the body.
Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyrdek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dyrdek effectively controlling the action here.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Lopez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dyrdek trying to control the position but instead, Lopez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dyrdek into the cage.
Dyrdek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lopez tries to land knees in the clinch but Dyrdek avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyrdek has Lopez pressed against the cage.
Lopez looking to throw knees to the head but Dyrdek is blocking nicely.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyrdek controls his hands.
Dyrdek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dyrdek misses with a knee strike.
Lopez misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lopez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dyrdek has him pressed against the cage.
Dyrdek controlling the action here for a moment.
Dyrdek lands a shot to the body.
Dyrdek avoiding damage.
Lopez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dyrdek is defending well for now.#T4#
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Dyrdek prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.
Dyrdek misses with a knee to the head.
Lopez letting Dyrdek take a breather here.
Dyrdek stalling.
Lopez looking to stall.
#BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rob Dyrdek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyrdek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dyrdek to counter with a crisp jab.
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 misses with a left hand
and Dyrdek counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dyrdek has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dyrdek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dyrdek has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Dyrdek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lopez's defenses.
Dyrdek lands a knee to the head.
Dyrdek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dyrdek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!#CUT2#
Frank Lopez's cut is getting worse.
A nice left hand lands by Dyrdek.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez is looking to control Dyrdek's arms but Dyrdek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage.
A short left from Dyrdek.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lopez throws an elbow but misses.
Dyrdek avoiding damage.
Dyrdek avoids the elbow strike from Lopez, against the cage.
Lopez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dyrdek has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Dyrdek closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
Dyrdek looking to throw knees to the head but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Dyrdek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dyrdek avoiding damage.
Dyrdek continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dyrdek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Dyrdek. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Dyrdek should have avoided that one.
Dyrdek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dyrdek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dyrdek throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyrdek lands a knee to the head.
Dyrdek lands a nice knee to the body.
Dyrdek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Nice body punch from Dyrdek - that landed with a thud.
Lopez pushes Dyrdek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyrdek controlling the action here for a moment.
Dyrdek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lopez up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Dyrdek's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A short right from Dyrdek.
A short right from Dyrdek on the inside.
Good body shot from Dyrdek.
Lopez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dyrdek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Dyrdek lands an uppercut.
Dyrdek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but Lopez blocks it.
Dyrdek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lopez up against the cage.
Dyrdek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyrdek misses with a knee strike.
Lopez wants to get back to striking at distance but Dyrdek won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Dyrdek.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
Lopez wants to break free but Dyrdek has control.
Lopez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Dyrdek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dyrdek has Lopez pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Dyrdek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dyrdek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Dyrdek!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLIII
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez clobbers Attack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Attack's head coaches at Spar Bros that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Attack down.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Attack misses the target.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Attack was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
An attempted straight right counter from Attack misses the target.
Attack moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Attack manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Attack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Attack is looking to counter punch.
Attack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Attack misses the target.
Attack checks a leg kick.
It looked like Attack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Attack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.#T2#
Attack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
It looked like Attack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Attack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
An attempted straight right counter from Attack misses the target.
Lopez throws a right hand that Attack ducks under and follows up with a left that Attack also avoids with ease.#T3#
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Attack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Attack's head but Attack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Attack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Attack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez thumps Attack with a low kick.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Attack rather than just go for the knockout.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Attack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Attack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Attack is just out of range.
It looked like Attack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Attack walks into a jab.
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Attack is out of range.
Attack is looking to counter punch.
Lopez throws a head kick but Attack moves out of range.
Attack throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Attack counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. Attack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Attack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Attack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Lopez misses
and Attack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Attack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Attack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez cracks Attack with a good jab.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frank Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Attack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.
Lopez jabs at Attack's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Attack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Attack is looking to counter punch.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Attack counters with a right hand that sends Lopez tumbling to the canvas! Can Attack finish him? He dives into Lopez's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!#T3#
Attack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Attack distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Attack throwing strikes but missing.
Attack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Attack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Attack is having none of it.
Lopez looking to control.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Attack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Attack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Attack finish him?
Attack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Attack landing some decent shots from guard.
Attack postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lopez covers up, he's hurt! Attack keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Attack and the ref steps in to end the fight! Attack can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shark Attack!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shark Attack made sure he mentioned King of Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
OFC 304: Barca vs Camacho
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Angelov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez lands a lovely overhand right.
Angelov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopez.
Angelov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Angelov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Angelov avoids it with no problem.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Angelov slips the punch.
Angelov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses
and Angelov counters with an inside leg kick.
Angelov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
Frank Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Angelov blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Angelov lands a head kick. Lopez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Angelov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lopez just manages to avoid it.
Angelov is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Jab by Lopez.
A bone on bone clash there as Angelov blocks the leg kick.
Angelov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Angelov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Angelov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopez tried to score with a low kick but Angelov checks it.
Angelov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Angelov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Angelov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Angelov checks a low kick from Lopez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez tests Angelov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Angelov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angelov manages to avoid it.
Angelov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Angelov throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Angelov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Angelov instigates a clinch.
Angelov lands a body shot. #T4#
Lopez is trying to push Angelov away but Angelov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lopez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lopez's face.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Angelov missing with knees to the body.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez tries to land knees in the clinch but Angelov avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.
Lopez avoiding damage as Angelov throws knees to the body.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Angelov throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
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 Peter Angelov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Angelov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Angelov.
Angelov is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez flicks out a counter leg kick but Angelov steps away.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Angelov's knee but Angelov avoids it well.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Angelov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Angelov lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Angelov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peter Angelov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Angelov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Angelov's leg but Angelov calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Angelov has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez avoiding damage as Angelov throws knees to the body.
Lopez is leaning against Angelov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Angelov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez tries to break free but Angelov pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Angelov keeps him there for the moment.
Angelov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Angelov avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
I was talking to Angelov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Angelov.
Lopez wants to break free but Angelov has control.
Lopez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lopez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angelovs head.
Peter Angelov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Lopez's ribcage.
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!
Angelov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Angelov missing with knees to the body.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Lopez.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lopez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Angelov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
and Angelov counters with a right hand to the body.
Angelov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Angelov lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Angelov closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Lopez.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov prevents a body shot from Lopez.
Lopez missing with knees to the body.
Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
Angelov blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Angelov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Angelov.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
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 Peter Angelov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Angelov's calf.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Angelov can pounce on him.
Lopez is looking to slow Angelov down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Angelov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Angelov has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Angelov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lopez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Angelov's brow.
Lopez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Lopez wants to break free but Angelov has control.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalling in the clinch from Angelov.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez lands an elbow that stopped Angelov in his tracks for a moment.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Angelov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelov.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
Angelov scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez throws a low kick but Angelov moves out of range easily. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Angelov.
Angelov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Angelov ducks down to avoid it.
Angelov throws a counter high kick but Lopez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Lopez misses with a left hand
and Angelov counters with a two punch combo.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Angelov.
Angelov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lopez avoids it.#T4#
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angelov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Angelov counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Angelov gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez stalling.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angelov's head backwards.
Frank Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Angelov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Angelov counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Angelov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angelov, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Lopez!
An out of breath Frank Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
OFC 298: Bleeders
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Antonew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Antonew throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antonew dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Antonew drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Antonew won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lopez wants to stand up but Antonew is controlling him.
Antonew working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez wants to stand up but Antonew is controlling him. #T1#
Lopez is pulling down on Antonew's head to control his posture.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Antonew is one step ahead there.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antonew.
Antonew chips away with some ground and pound.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Antonew postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antonew preventing the sweep.
Antonew landing with the ground and pound.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Antonew from controlling successfully.
Antonew keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.#T2#
Lopez wants to control the position but Antonew says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lopez trying to control but Antonew postures up.
Lopez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Antonew is staying active.
Antonew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
Antonew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lopez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lopez.
Antonew postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Antonew looking for a sweep. Not yet Antonew, not yet.
Antonew is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Antonew 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.
Antonew has a closed guard, preventing Lopez from standing up.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Antonew is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lopez wants to get up but he can't break Antonew's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lopez is pushing down on Antonew's leg trying to pass to half guard. Antonew is fighting to maintain full guard but Lopez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antonew keeps working.
Antonew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Antonew has a closed guard, preventing Lopez from standing up.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez trying to move into half guard but instead Antonew has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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 Tyler Antonew will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Antonew misses with a takedown
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antonew misses with a takedown
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Antonew fails with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Antonew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antonew misses with a takedown
and Antonew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antonew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonew with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Antonew's head back.
#ROC2#
Antonew is rocked!
Antonew tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Antonew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyler Antonew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Antonew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antonew misses with a takedown
and Lopez counters with a huge right that knocks Antonew out cold! Lopez is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Lopez!
Frank Lopez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 294: Shifter vs Kermode
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hazard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hazard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Lopez.
Hazard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Frank Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hazard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hazard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Hazard saw that one coming.
It looked like Hazard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hazard lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Hazard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lopez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hazard scrambles back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hazard.
Lopez with a nice cross.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazard was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Good shot there by Lopez.
Lopez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lopez moves out of range as Hazard strikes.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Skap Hazard has been cut.#T2#
Hazard throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez cracks the inside of Hazard's front leg.
Hazard blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazard looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Hazard blocks a jab.
Hazard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez thuds a left hand into Hazard's body.
A jab from Hazard misses.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez throws a body punch but Hazard moves out of range. #T3#
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazard.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lopez swings for the body but Hazard moves out of range.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Hazard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hazard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Hazard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hazard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hazard.#T4#
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Hazard.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hazard rather than just go for the knockout.
Hazard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Hazard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hazard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Lopez misses
enabling Hazard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hazard is looking to counter punch.
Hazard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hazard throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Hazard takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez.
Hazard blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hazard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard misses with a looping right.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hazard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Hazard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hazard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab by Lopez.#T1#
Hazard looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frank Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Lopez misses.
It looked like Hazard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez connects with a single shot there.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez throws a body punch but Hazard moves out of range.
Hazard is looking to counter punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lopez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hazard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
It looked like Hazard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez thows a leg kick but Hazard checks it
and Hazard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hazard loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Hazard digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Hazard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Lopez.
Hazard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez throws a body punch but Hazard moves out of range.
Hazard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Lopez motions for Hazard to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Hazard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Hazard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hazard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hazard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hazard throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hazard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Hazard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Hazard. #T4#
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Hazard moves his leg out of the way.
Hazard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Hazard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopez throws the left hand but Hazard avoids the punch easily.
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hazard counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Hazard counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lopez off his feet! Hazard dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Hazard finish him?
Hazard tries to stand but Lopez is controlling his head. #SU#
Hazard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Hazard's shoulder, as Hazard tries to avoid the shot.
Hazard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
An attempted straight right counter from Hazard misses the target.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
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 Skap Hazard will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez lands with a right hand.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Hazard counters with a straight right hand.
Hazard defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Hazard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hazard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
It looked like Hazard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Lopez misses with a body shot
and Hazard counters with a nice uppercut.
Hazard throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Hazard avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Hazard is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hazard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Hazard moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hazard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez thows a leg kick but Hazard checks it
and Hazard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Hazard's front leg but catches the back leg as Hazard tries to avoid it.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a body shot
and Hazard counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Hazard counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lopez takes a swing at Hazard's ribcage but misses.
Hazard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
A big left from Hazard misses.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hazard misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Hazard loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Hazard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hazard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Hazard.#T4#
Hazard swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hazard misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Hazard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hazard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazard.
A swing and a miss from Hazard.
Lopez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez throws a combination that misses
and Hazard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Hazard counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Skap Hazard.
I think Hazard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skap Hazard!
Skap Hazard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#71 Ibaka vs Complex
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redding connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Redding chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redding's sensitive parts.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Redding.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Redding walks into a left hand.
Redding misses with a looping left.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redding moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and Redding counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redding takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redding checks the leg kick.
Redding throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redding doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Redding is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Redding.
Redding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Redding gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Lopez's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redding throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redding let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redding throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez slips under a jab.#T3#
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Redding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Redding moves out of range easily.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Redding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redding walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redding looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Redding shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopez scores with a head kick. Redding tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Lopez.
Redding throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Lopez defending well as Redding loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lopez thuds a left hand into Redding's body.
Redding takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Redding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Redding manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redding on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopez catches Redding with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frank Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Redding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez throws a quick counter head kick but Redding was just out of range.
Redding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Lopez.
Redding takes one to the chin there.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Redding's head back.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Lopez. #T2#
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Lopez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Redding takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#
Redding is rocked!
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redding can do to turn this around?
Lopez throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Redding crashing down! Redding tries to stagger back to his feet but Lopez just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Redding asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lopez!
A victorious Frank Lopez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Joshua Redding was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.
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Event:
DFN #2 Army vs Bang
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Fighter 1. Fighter 1 maintains the clinch.
A short left from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch.
Fighter 1 tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fighter 1 on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez works Fighter 1's body with a nice hook.
Lopez jabs Fighter 1 to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Fighter 1 has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fighter 1 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fighter 1 keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Fighter 1 prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.
Fighter 1 lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter 1 tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Fighter 1 throws an elbow but it misses.
Fighter 1 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lopez's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.#T1#
Lopez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fighter 1 or not.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez wants to get back to striking at distance but Fighter 1 won't allow it.
Fighter 1 misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Lopez pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter 1 leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fighter 1 tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter 1 blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopez.
Fighter 1 scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Fighter 1 scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter 1 throws an elbow that misses.
Fighter 1 has Lopez pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Fighter 1 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fighter 1 moves into the clinch.
Fighter 1 scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter 1 takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez thumps Fighter 1 with a low kick.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter 1 takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez scores with a head kick. Fighter 1 tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fighter 1 avoids the body shot from Lopez.
#CL2#
Fighter 1 moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Lopez tries to break free but Fighter 1 pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fighter 1 has him pressed against the cage.
Fighter 1 throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Fighter 1 throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fighter 1 avoiding damage as Lopez throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Fighter 1 lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter 1's elbow.
Fighter 1 throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter 1.
#BC2#
Fighter 1 manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fighter 1 clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fighter 1 is keeping busy.#BC2#
Fighter 1 manages to break the clinch.
Fighter 1 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Fighter 1 has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fighter 1.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez.
Fighter 1 lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter 1 tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Fighter 1 back against the cage. #T4##BC#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparring Fighter 1.#TD2#
Fighter 1 decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fighter 1 takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Fighter 1 is taking a breather. Lopez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fighter 1 tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fighter 1 being controlled here momentarily.
Fighter 1 preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sparring Fighter 1 will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter 1's sensitive parts.
Fighter 1 moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez checks a low kick from Fighter 1.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez. No joy for Fighter 1 on that attempt.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez tests Fighter 1's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Fighter 1 rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Fighter 1 lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter 1's elbow.
Lopez is trying to break free.#T1#
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Fighter 1 is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Lopez.
Fighter 1 lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Fighter 1 has the dominant position.
Fighter 1 scores with a hook to the body.
Fighter 1 works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter 1.
Good body shot from Lopez.
#BC2#
Fighter 1 manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fighter 1 has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopez throws a body punch but Fighter 1 moves out of range. #CL2#
Fighter 1 moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Fighter 1 softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Fighter 1 has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter 1 working aggressively here.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter 1 misses with an elbow over the top.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lopez lands a nice uppercut.
Fighter 1 prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter 1 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frank Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fighter 1 fails to land the takedown.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fighter 1 throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A big right from Lopez misses. #CL2#
Fighter 1 instigates a clinch.
Fighter 1 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fighter 1 misses with an elbow over the top.
Fighter 1 tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Fighter 1 back against the cage.
Fighter 1 lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Lopez. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez jabs Fighter 1 to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez digs a good hook to Fighter 1's body.
Lopez lands a jab to Fighter 1's midsection.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lopez enables Fighter 1 to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lopez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lopez is trying to keep Fighter 1 in close.
#T4#
Fighter 1 won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Fighter 1 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Fighter 1 is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Fighter 1 decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lopez, up you get!
Fighter 1 moves to clinch but Lopez breaks away
and Fighter 1 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fighter 1 avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Fighter 1 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter 1 looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez tried to counter with a leg kick but Fighter 1 avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sparring Fighter 1 will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez is looking to wear down Fighter 1 with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fighter 1 lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Fighter 1 has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Fighter 1 is controlling him.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter 1 avoiding damage as Lopez throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fighter 1. #BC2#
Fighter 1 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparring Fighter 1 is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch.
It looks like Lopez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Fighter 1 instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Fighter 1 - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter 1 backwards.
Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
Fighter 1 lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Fighter 1 misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fighter 1 fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Lopez was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Fighter 1 clinches up against the cage.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter 1.#T2#
Fighter 1 fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fighter 1 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter 1 unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Fighter 1 has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Fighter 1 has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fighter 1 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Fighter 1 manages to break the clinch.
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 jab lands there for Lopez.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Lopez connects with a right hand. Fighter 1 shakes it off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez tries to break free but Fighter 1 pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Fighter 1 tried to score with a low kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fighter 1 scores with a leg kick.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter 1 misses with a takedown
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter 1 moves away.#CL2#
Fighter 1 moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter 1's elbow. #BC#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparring Fighter 1 is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Fighter 1 down.
Fighter 1 shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Frank Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparring Fighter 1.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Fighter 1 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighter 1 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparring Fighter 1!
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Event:
DUEL#59 Komaroff vs Puno
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Persecutioned there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Persecutioned manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Persecutioned is looking to counter the offense by Lopez and move into the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a right hand
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Persecutioned sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Persecutioned misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Persecutioned swinging wildly here.
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Persecutioned appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Persecutioned shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Persecutioned content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Persecutioned controlling him for the moment.
Persecutioned keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Persecutioned is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lopez wants to stand up but Persecutioned is controlling him.
Persecutioned in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Persecutioned is having none of it.
Persecutioned with a nice head shot there.
Persecutioned postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
Lopez looking to control.
Persecutioned trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom.
Lopez is adopting a defensive guard.
Persecutioned works over Lopez with some ground and pound from guard.
Persecutioned with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez wants to stand up but Persecutioned is controlling him.
Persecutioned trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Persecutioned postures up.
Persecutioned scoring with some ground and pound.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Persecutioned isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Persecutioned landing some decent shots from guard.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Persecutioned slips an elbow through the middle.
Persecutioned keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Persecutioned scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Persecutioned postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Persecutioned manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lopez postures up in Persecutioned's guard and throws a big left but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Persecutioned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Persecutioned is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopez wants to stand but Persecutioned has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Persecutioned throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Persecutioned won't let him.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Persecutioned blocks nicely.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Persecutioned keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Persecutioned's ribs.
Persecutioned lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Persecutioned steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Persecutioned connects with the punch.
Persecutioned works over Lopez's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez digs a good body shot into Persecutioned's ribs.
Lopez misses with a right hand
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Persecutioned finish him?
Persecutioned fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez jabs Persecutioned to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Persecutioned is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Persecutioned lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Lopez blocks a jab.
Persecutioned throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopez throws a push kick but Persecutioned slaps the foot to one side.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Persecutioned counters with a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Persecutioned
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Persecutioned counters with a single leg into guard. Lopez didn't expect that. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Persecutioned from controlling successfully.
Persecutioned won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Persecutioned cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Persecutioned chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Lopez has his feet on Persecutioned's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Persecutioned throws a body shot but no joy.
Persecutioned swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez slips a jab from Persecutioned.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Persecutioned rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johny Persecutioned is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Persecutioned counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Persecutioned scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lopez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Persecutioned has passed into side control.
Persecutioned working the ground and pound.
Lopez wants to control but Persecutioned postures up.
Lopez tries to escape but Persecutioned is in control.
Lopez is trying to control Persecutioned's posture but Persecutioned avoids it.
Persecutioned lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lopez down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez wants to control but Persecutioned postures up.#T4#
Persecutioned is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Lopez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Persecutioned's best efforts.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Persecutioned is controlling well.
Persecutioned is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persecutioned takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Persecutioned scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Persecutioned drops an elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Persecutioned lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Persecutioned lands with a punch from half guard.
Persecutioned lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Persecutioned dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Persecutioned walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lopez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Persecutioned swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lopez's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#55 Esposito vs Bartlet
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jalgratas darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Lopez avoiding damage as Jalgratas throws knees to the body.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jalgratas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Jalgratas has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Jalgratas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Jaan Jalgratas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jalgratas. Jalgratas obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Jalgratas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalgratas throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas lands the left hand.
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalgratas.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalgratas.
No joy there for Jalgratas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Jalgratas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jalgratas takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Jalgratas throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez backing away here, and Jalgratas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jalgratas shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, jab by Jalgratas - just one landing.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Jalgratas moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Jalgratas improves position. #T2#
Jalgratas connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Lopez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lopez lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalgratas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jalgratas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas controlling the action here for a moment.
Jalgratas looking to throw knees to the head but Lopez is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Good body shot from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jalgratas throws an elbow but misses.
Jalgratas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jalgratas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lopez looking to throw knees to the head but Jalgratas is blocking nicely.
Jalgratas blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Jalgratas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jalgratas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jalgratas blocks an elbow strike.
Jalgratas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jalgratas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lopez tries to break free but Jalgratas pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jalgratas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Jalgratas is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jalgratas.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Jalgratas scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Jalgratas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jalgratas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalgratas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jalgratas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lopez up against the cage.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jalgratas lands a nice elbow.
Jalgratas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jalgratas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lopez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Jalgratas has the dominant position.
Jalgratas looking to throw knees to the head but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Jalgratas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jalgratas avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lopez throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaan Jalgratas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jalgratas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Jalgratas catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Jalgratas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Jalgratas finds it's way through Lopez's defenses.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalgratas is just out of range.
Jalgratas misses with a body shot
and Lopez counters with a head kick. That will keep Jalgratas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Jalgratas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jalgratas landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas missing with knees to the body.
Lopez takes an elbow to the temple.
Jalgratas lands an uppercut.
Jaan Jalgratas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jalgratas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
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!
Jalgratas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lopez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Jalgratas misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jalgratas keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jalgratas.
Jalgratas lands a knee to the head.
Jalgratas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lopez lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas lands a head kick!
Jalgratas misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Jalgratas throws out a counter right but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Jalgratas throws a lazy head kick
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jalgratas tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Jalgratas's leg but Jalgratas calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jalgratas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Jalgratas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jalgratas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jalgratas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jalgratas with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jalgratas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jalgratas tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Jalgratas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Jalgratas's head. #T3##CL2#
Jalgratas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Jalgratas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jalgratas lands a nice knee to the body.
Jalgratas blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
A nice left hand lands by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas slowing the pace effectively.
Jalgratas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jalgratas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jalgratas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jalgratas missing with knees to the body.
Jalgratas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas misses the jab.
Jaan Jalgratas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalgratas manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Jalgratas is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Jalgratas. #CL2#
Jalgratas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
Lopez is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jalgratas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jalgratas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jalgratas lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jalgratas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
Lopez misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jalgratas as Lopez tries to tie him up.
Jalgratas lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaan Jalgratas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jalgratas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalgratas.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jalgratas just manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Jalgratas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Jalgratas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jalgratas misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jalgratas slips a straight right by Lopez.
Jalgratas is looking for the big counter here.
Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jalgratas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jalgratas connects with a jab.
Jalgratas connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Lopez punishes Jalgratas's body with a nice straight punch.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Jalgratas goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Jaan Jalgratas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Jalgratas throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Jalgratas shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jalgratas connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jalgratas moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez.
Lopez swings for the body but Jalgratas moves out of range.
#CL2#
Jalgratas forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Jalgratas lands a shoulder strike.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jalgratas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jalgratas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Lopez on the inside.
Jalgratas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jalgratas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalgratas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jalgratas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!#KD2#
Jalgratas has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Lopez goes down! Jalgratas dives on top of him - Lopez manages to get guard.
Oh Lopez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jalgratas slips nicely into half guard.
Jalgratas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jalgratas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lopez tries to roll over but Jalgratas keeps him under control.#T3#
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jalgratas is working away from the top position though.
Jalgratas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jalgratas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jalgratas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jalgratas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Jalgratas lands strikes from half guard.
Jalgratas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jalgratas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jalgratas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jalgratas lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Jalgratas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Jaan Jalgratas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jalgratas pushing down on Lopez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lopez tries to roll over but Jalgratas keeps him under control.
Frank Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jalgratas controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaan Jalgratas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jalgratas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaan Jalgratas!
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Event:
RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Ironfist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Ironfist throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ironfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ironfist throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Ironfist throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Ironfist misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ironfist.
Lopez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Ironfist.
Ironfist looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez throws a counter high kick but Ironfist was just alert enough to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Ironfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez works Ironfist's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lopez. Ironfist shrugs it off though.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Ironfist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Ironfist does no damage.
Lopez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez lands with a nice combination. Ironfist backs away looking to recover.
Ironfist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironfist looks winded!
Ironfist feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Ironfist then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironfist misses with a combination
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Ironfist.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Ironfist down.
Ironfist misses with a left hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Nice cross by Lopez.#ROC#
Ironfist is rocked!
Ironfist misses with a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a nice leg kick.
Ironfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Lopez cracks Ironfist with a hook to the temple - Ironfist is on wobbly legs here! Lopez swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ironfist falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lopez wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Lopez!
Frank Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RBFC 84:Tavares vs Yamamoto 2
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nemkov. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nemkov throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Oleg Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nemkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lopez.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Nemkov counters with a two punch combo.
Nemkov throws a body kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a low kick, right behind Nemkov 's knee.
Nemkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nemkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nemkov throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lopez throws a low kick but Nemkov moves out of range easily.
Nemkov unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nemkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lopez counters with a low kick, right behind Nemkov 's knee.
Lopez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nemkov is out of range and Lopez settles back down.
Nemkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Nemkov.
A left and a right from Nemkov both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nemkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lopez counters with a nice body kick.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Nemkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nemkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nemkov's guard. #REVR#
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Nemkov keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Nemkov can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nemkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nemkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nemkov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but Nemkov defending well.
Lopez is keen to just control but Nemkov is a slippery customer.#T3#
Lopez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Nemkov actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez thows a huge punch but Nemkov dodges it nicely.
Nemkov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nemkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nemkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lopez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lopez's back!#SUB2#
Nemkov working for a choke but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez breaks Nemkov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nemkov 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.#T4#
Nemkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lopez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nemkov is proving hard to escape from.
Nemkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nemkov.
Lopez trying to hold on to Nemkov's head to control him but Nemkov postures up.
#SUB2#
Nemkov is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nemkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nemkov's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleg Nemkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Nemkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez is pulling down on Nemkov's head to control his posture.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez wants to hit a switch here but Nemkov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lopez there!
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nemkov landing strikes from the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez wants to hold on but Nemkov pushes him away.
Nemkov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nemkov lands a couple of good shots and Lopez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oleg Nemkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lopez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nemkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Nemkov is working the ground and pound. Can Lopez escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Nemkov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lopez gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nemkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Lopez gets full guard.
Nemkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Nemkov prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Nemkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nemkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nemkov stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
Nemkov looking to pass the guard.
Nemkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nemkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nemkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nemkov trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nemkov stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nemkov postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Nemkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nemkov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nemkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nemkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nemkov with a nice head shot there.
Nemkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nemkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lopez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nemkov is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nemkov is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lopez.#T4#
Nemkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nemkov throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom.
Nemkov lands a couple of digs.
Nemkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Lopez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 looking to stand up but Nemkov isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Nemkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nemkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nemkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nemkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nemkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nemkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Nemkov avoids it well.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Oleg Nemkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nemkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nemkov.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nemkov.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Nemkov checks it.
Nemkov scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemkov feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Nemkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nemkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nemkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Nemkov slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oleg Nemkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nemkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nemkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nemkov walks into a straight right hand from Lopez.
Nemkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Nemkov manages to avoid it.
Nemkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Oleg Nemkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemkov throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nemkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nemkov.
Nemkov has his takedown stuffed
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Nemkov.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Nemkov is looking to land body kicks.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Nemkov's ribs.
Nemkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopez sprawls well. He's pushed Nemkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Nemkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nemkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nemkov's head.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Nemkov jumps back.
Nemkov slips a jab from Lopez.
A punch combination from Nemkov misses.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Nemkov counters with a two punch combo.
Nemkov misses with the combination.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Nemkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nemkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nemkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lopez cracks the inside of Nemkov's front leg.
Nemkov scores with a one two! Lopez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nemkov throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Nemkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Nemkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nemkov feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Nemkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nemkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Nemkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nemkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Nemkov!
A victorious Oleg Nemkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Silva punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
Lopez walks into a jab.
Lopez dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries to land a body kick
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Lopez's side.
Starling Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Lopez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Lopez breaks away and moves out of range.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Silva.
#CL#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Lopez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Silva.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head. #ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lopez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Nice body punch from Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Silva works the jab nicely.#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Lopez's cut even more.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Lopez throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Lopez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva tries to land a body kick
and Lopez counters with a nice body kick.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva avoids the head kick by Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez blocks the body kick.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopez manages to circle out of the way.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Silva throws a front kick that sends Lopez stumbling back into the cage.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Starling Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lopez if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva avoids the head kick by Lopez.
That kick from Silva tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Lopez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.#T3#
Lopez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopez takes a step back to recover. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Lopez trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Lopez shrugs off.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Silva takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopez is breathing heavily.#CL#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lopez counters with a leg kick.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Silva cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva prevents a body shot from Lopez.
Silva is leaning against Lopez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopez.
Starling Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Starling Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Silva stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Lopez takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Lopez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez misses with a looping left.#T3#
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopez throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lopez pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez takes an elbow to the temple.
Lopez is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Lopez.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #T4#
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!
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Frank Lopez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva lands a big right hand that drops Lopez! The killer instinct kicks in and Silva finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starling Silva!
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Event:
HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tomaszewski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tomaszewski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
Tomaszewski loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Tomaszewski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tomaszewski wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick that misses.
Tomaszewski thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it #CL2#
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch.
Tomaszewski takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Tomaszewski throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomaszewski lands the left hand.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Tomaszewski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Tomaszewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Tomaszewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomaszewski lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tomaszewski, right into the meat.
#CL#
Tomaszewski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Tomaszewski has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Tomaszewski lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Tomaszewski avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomaszewski. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski scores with a nice strike.
Tomaszewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Tomaszewski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomaszewski tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Tomaszewski scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Tomaszewski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tomaszewski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lopez tries to work over Tomaszewski's front leg with a kick but Tomaszewski checks it.
It looked like Tomaszewski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomaszewski.
A low kick from Tomaszewski misses
and Lopez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tomaszewski's knee momentarily.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tomaszewski thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez checks a low kick from Tomaszewski.#T3#
Tomaszewski misses with a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Tomaszewski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopez catches Tomaszewski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tomaszewski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Tomaszewski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Tomaszewski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tomaszewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.
Tomaszewski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tomaszewski lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomaszewski throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4##CL#
Tomaszewski clinches.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomaszewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomaszewski tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez pushes off an throws an elbow but Tomaszewski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomaszewski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Tomaszewski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Lopez.
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 Radoslaw Tomaszewski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tomaszewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez throws the left hand but Tomaszewski avoids the punch easily.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomaszewski misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Tomaszewski off balance momentarily.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomaszewski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomaszewski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Tomaszewski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomaszewski catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez avoids the head kick by Tomaszewski.
Lopez throws a counter combo.
Tomaszewski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Tomaszewski's ribs.
Tomaszewski lunges at Lopez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lopez's hand.
Tomaszewski misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tomaszewski with a body shot.#T1#
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Lopez checks a low kick from Tomaszewski.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomaszewski lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Tomaszewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez moves out of range as Tomaszewski strikes.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomaszewski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Tomaszewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Tomaszewski feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Tomaszewski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tomaszewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Tomaszewski misses with a head kick.
Tomaszewski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Lopez slips a jab from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
Tomaszewski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopez under the eye.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Tomaszewski's shoulder, as Tomaszewski tries to avoid the shot.
Tomaszewski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Tomaszewski throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomaszewski tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Tomaszewski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez.
Tomaszewski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Tomaszewski avoids it with no problem.
Lopez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomaszewski is out of range and Lopez settles back down.
It looked like Tomaszewski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomaszewski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tomaszewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez tries to bum rush Tomaszewski with a series of wild strikes but Tomaszewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomaszewski.
Lopez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tomaszewski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tomaszewski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lopez is out of range and Tomaszewski settles back down.
Tomaszewski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tomaszewski avoids the body shot from Lopez.
#T4#
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Tomaszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomaszewski misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomaszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomaszewski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tomaszewski with a nice cross.
Tomaszewski misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
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 Radoslaw Tomaszewski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tomaszewski lands an overhand right.
Tomaszewski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tomaszewski misses with a low kick.
Lopez misses the jab.
Tomaszewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomaszewski.
Lopez lands with an overhand left.
Tomaszewski cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomaszewski thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomaszewski ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
Tomaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopez jabs Tomaszewski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Tomaszewski moves out of range easily.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tomaszewski missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomaszewski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomaszewski lands a lovely overhand right.
Tomaszewski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tomaszewski lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tomaszewski cracks Lopez with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Tomaszewski throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Tomaszewski throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
#T2#
Lopez lands with a straight right. Tomaszewski didn't see that one coming.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomaszewski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomaszewski tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tomaszewski looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tomaszewski loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Tomaszewski misses with a looping left.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tomaszewski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomaszewski needs to keep his hands up - Lopez had a free shot at his head there.
Tomaszewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
A low kick from Tomaszewski misses
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Tomaszewski misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomaszewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tomaszewski thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tomaszewski thinking.
Lopez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tomaszewski cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Tomaszewski's shoulder, as Tomaszewski tries to avoid the shot.
Tomaszewski lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomaszewski misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomaszewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Tomaszewski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Tomaszewski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Tomaszewski blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomaszewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomaszewski tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomaszewski is just out of range.
Tomaszewski throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Tomaszewski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Tomaszewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Lopez checks a low kick from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frank Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez throws a series of punches but Tomaszewski avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Radoslaw Tomaszewski.
Well Tomaszewski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslaw Tomaszewski!
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Event:
HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Lopez with a nice cross.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Lopez lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Tszyu saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Tszyu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Lopez is looking to slow Tszyu down with leg kicks.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Tszyu connects with a crisp jab.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Tszyu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Lopez.
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tszyu counters with a one-two to the body.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Tszyu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tszyu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez lands with a hook. Tszyu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tszyu is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a low kick, right behind Tszyu 's knee.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Tszyu's ribs.
Frank Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tszyu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tszyu swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez misses with a hook.
It looked like Tszyu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range. #T1#
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez throws out a counter right but Tszyu avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tszyu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lopez avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Tszyu.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
Lopez walks into a jab.#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Lopez's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Tszyu finish him?
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Tszyu misses with a body punch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a head kick.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Tszyu is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez misses with the combination.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
The cut above Frank Lopez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tszyu misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
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 Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Tszyu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Lopez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tszyu to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez throws a right hand that Tszyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tszyu also avoids with ease.
Lopez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Tszyu lands.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Tszyu cracks Lopez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tszyu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lopez to stand back up!
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Tszyu counters with a crisp right that sends Lopez to the canvas! Tszyu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Tszyu!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 60:Tsuruta vs Hellmuth Jr
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Nemkov misses with a two punch combination.
Nemkov dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Nemkov's head and hops out.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nemkov.
Nemkov avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nemkov's head.
Nemkov throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Nemkov throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nemkov takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Nemkov throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Nemkov misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Nemkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemkov misses with a combination
and Lopez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nemkov really felt that one!#T1#
Lopez cracks Nemkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nemkov misses with the combination.
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nemkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nemkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nemkov misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Nemkov seems unphased.
Nemkov throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range. #TD#
Nemkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Nemkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nemkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Nemkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez is looking to escape.#T2#
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nemkov is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lopez wants to stand but Nemkov is controlling the position.
Nemkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nemkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nemkov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Nemkov postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nemkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Nemkov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nemkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nemkov doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Nemkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nemkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Nemkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.
Nemkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nemkov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Nemkov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopez.
Nemkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Nemkov lands with a shot to the body.
Nemkov scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nemkov.
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Lopez.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Nemkov.
Oleg Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nemkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Nemkov misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Nemkov moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Nemkov throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nemkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Oleg Nemkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nemkov shoots and misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Nemkov avoids them all with ease.
Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lopez works Nemkov's body with a nice hook.
Lopez tries a low kick but Nemkov avoids it.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nemkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nemkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov scores with a shot to the body.
Nemkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Nemkov does no damage.
Lopez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nemkov walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nemkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nemkov is just out of range.
Nemkov fails with the takedown.
Nemkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nemkov throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Nemkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Nemkov misses with a body shot.
Nemkov misses with a body kick.
Nemkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Nemkov tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez throws a series of strikes that have Nemkov backpedaling.
Nemkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Nemkov tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez throws a series of strikes that have Nemkov backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nemkov.
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Nemkov moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Nemkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nemkov looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frank Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nemkov.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nemkov throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Nemkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Nemkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nemkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Nemkov misses.
Nemkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nemkov is just out of range.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Nemkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nemkov checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Nemkov. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nemkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nemkov misses the shot to the body.
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Nemkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Nemkov swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nemkov thinking.
Nemkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut.
Nemkov throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Nemkov walks into a jab.
Nemkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nemkov scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Nemkov.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nemkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nemkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nemkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nemkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Oleg Nemkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nemkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Nemkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lopez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lopez wants to control but Nemkov postures up.#SUB#
Nemkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Nemkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopez regains half guard.#T3#
Nemkov is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Nemkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Nemkov is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez has a hand on Nemkov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nemkov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nemkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopez hang on?
Lopez regains half guard.
Lopez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lopez.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nemkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lopez controls Nemkov momentarily but Nemkov frees himself.
Nemkov 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.#T4#
Nemkov trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Nemkov prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Nemkov pushing down on Lopez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nemkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nemkov's back!
Frank Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nemkov prevents Lopez from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Lopez.
I've got Lopez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lopez!
A relieved looking Frank Lopez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 54:Volkov vs Johansson
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lopez enables Kriel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lopez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lopez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kriel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lopez is pulling down on Kriel's head. It's preventing any offense from Kriel, at least for the moment.
Lopez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Lopez wants to stand but Kriel is controlling the position.
Kriel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kriel on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez throws a series of strikes that have Kriel backpedaling.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel takes one on the button.
Kriel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.#T2#
Lopez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lopez cracks Kriel with a good jab.
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 lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez feints and then cracks Kriel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kriel down.
Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Kriel didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kriel misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez thuds a left hand into Kriel's body.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Lopez lands a big head kick that sends Kriel tumbling to the mat! Lopez takes a step backwards and waves Kriel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
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!
and Lopez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kriel! He's just covering up as Lopez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lopez!
Frank Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 47: Capuchin vs Michael
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Spanky throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Spanky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spanky misses with an uppercut
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Spanky lands a jab to the nose.
Leonardo Spanky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Spanky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Spanky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spanky avoids it.
Spanky looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spanky just manages to avoid it.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spanky misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Spanky backing up. Spanky nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Spanky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Spanky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Spanky throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a good low kick that Spanky was not able to check.
A low kick from Spanky misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spanky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spanky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Spanky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spanky.
Spanky throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lopez misses its target.
Danga de danga de dang - Lopez scores with a four punch combination!
Lopez scores with a one two! Spanky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Spanky is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Spanky tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lopez wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Lopez!
Frank Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Siitaari swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Siitaari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Siitaari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siitaari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siitaari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siitaari trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Siitaari is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Siitaari from controlling successfully.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siitaari is one step ahead there.
Siitaari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siitaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Siitaari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Siitaari isn't so interested in that idea.
Siitaari advances to half guard.
Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Siitaari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
Siitaari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Siitaari has a good base and remains in mount.
Siitaari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siitaari lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Siitaari lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Siitaari looking for a guillotine from mount but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez is bucking up trying to escape but Siitaari cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lopez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3#
Lopez tries to reverse the position but Siitaari maintains control.
Siitaari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siitaari trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Siitaari has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lopez's face.
Siitaari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
Siitaari cracks Lopez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lopez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siitaari is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Lopez wants to improve his position but Siitaari is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Siitaari seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Siitaari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siitaari is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siitaari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Siitaari is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siitaari to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Siitaari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siitaari lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaino Siitaari dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Siitaari throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Siitaari swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Siitaari checks a leg kick.
Siitaari throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Siitaari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Siitaari's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siitaari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Siitaari misses with a body shot.
Lopez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siitaari misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Siitaari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez cracks Siitaari with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.
Siitaari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez with a jab.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Siitaari's leg. Siitaari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Siitaari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siitaari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Siitaari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez lands a head kick. Siitaari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siitaari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Siitaari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siitaari is breathing heavily.
Siitaari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
It looks like Lopez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Frank Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Siitaari misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopez lands with a right hand.
Siitaari swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Siitaari is rocked!
Siitaari gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lopez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lopez!
A very excited looking Frank Lopez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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