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Event:
EFA 68 Trucks vs Sestius
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lopez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Lopez. #TD2#
Strawberry has clasped his hands together around Lopez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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 tries to buck Strawberry off but Strawberry is having none of it.
Strawberry in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strawberry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lopez is trying to control Strawberry's posture but Strawberry avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strawberry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lopez is looking to reverse the position.
Strawberry throwing strikes but Lopez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strawberry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Strawberry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UFC Boxing and Black Belt BJJ Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lopez trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Strawberry is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Strawberry is having none of it. #T1#
Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Strawberry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Lopez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Strawberry pushes Lopez off looking to stand but Lopez dives back in and keeps control.
Lopez trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Strawberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strawberry is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lopez works his way into side control.
Strawberry tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working. #SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strawberry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strawberry tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.#T3#
Strawberry wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez trying to control the position but Strawberry is working away. #SUB#
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strawberry, who protects the arm well.
Lopez wants to control but Strawberry is keeping him busy.
Strawberry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lopez trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.#SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strawberry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura but Strawberry is defending well.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working.
Strawberry wants to get back to his feet.
Strawberry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strawberry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
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 Cartel Lopez will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Strawberry pushes him off.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Strawberry sprawls well.
Lopez tries to clinch but Strawberry moves out of range.
Strawberry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Strawberry.#TD#
Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Strawberry explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Strawberry looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Strawberry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Cartel Lopez has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strawberry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Strawberry.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strawberry tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strawberry to the ground. Strawberry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Lopez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strawberry did well to prevent Lopez getting side control.
Strawberry is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Strawberry is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strawberry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strawberry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DJ Strawberry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Strawberry can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopez passes to full mount! #T2#
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strawberry is looking to escape.
Strawberry is trying to stand.
Strawberry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lopez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Strawberry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strawberry keeps trying to improve his position.
Lopez takes Strawberry's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Strawberry is in trouble. #T3##SUB#
Lopez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Strawberry with him. Strawberry is trying to defend but Lopez has an arm under the chin now! Strawberry grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cartel Lopez!
After winning the bout, Cartel Lopez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, DJ Strawberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
EFA 52 Garret vs Mcfly
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Jienk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lopez is trying to drag Jienk to the mat but Jienk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Jienk jumps guard.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jienk 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jienk wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Jienk moves nicely into side control.
Lopez is letting Jienk control him for a moment.
Jienk advances nicely into full mount.
Jienk tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Jienk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jienk wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jienk controlling from mount.
Jienk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Jienk tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Jienk content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jienk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jienk is looking to stand but Lopez has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Jienk controlling from mount.
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
Lopez wants to hold on but Jienk pushes him away.#T3#
Jienk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lopez tries to lock up and control but Jienk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez wants to hold on but Jienk pushes him away.
Lopez taking shots to the head.
Jienk avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
Jienk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jienk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Jienk's attempts to control the action.
Jienk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lopez regains half guard.
Jienk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jienk is nestled in close to Lopez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jienk controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teabwana Jienk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jienk tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
As Jienk tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Jienk manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jienk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jienk.
Lopez tries to counter by clinching up but Jienk breaks away and moves out of range.
Jienk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jienk manages to circle out of the way.
Teabwana Jienk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jienk tries to clinch up.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jienk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Jienk shoots and misses #CL#
and Lopez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1##TD#
Lopez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lopez postures up.
Jienk keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Jienk wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez trying to move into half guard but instead Jienk has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jienk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jienk trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez trying to control the position.
#T2#
Jienk looking to pass the guard.
Jienk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jienk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jienk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Jienk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jienk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jienk keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Jienk wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Teabwana Jienk has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jienk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Jienk's legs - danger averted.
Jienk wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Jienk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jienk manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Jienk's guard.
Lopez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Jienk tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Jienk wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Jienk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lopez off and has taken his back!
Good control from Jienk.#SUB2#
Jienk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez just trying to survive but Jienk is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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 Cartel Lopez will probably get the nod.
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#
Jienk tries to clinch up.
Lopez tries to counter by clinching up but Jienk breaks away and moves out of range.
Jienk dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Jienk's head and hops out.
Jienk wants to clinch.
Lopez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jienk gets a double leg takedown into Lopez's guard.#T1#
Lopez can't keep his opponent in guard - Jienk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Jienk is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Jienk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Jienk is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jienk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Jienk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lopez trying to control but Jienk postures up.
Jienk tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
Jienk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jienk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lopez won't allow Jienk to pass to mount.
Jienk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Jienk moves to back control.
Lopez trying to control the hands but Jienk breaks the grip.
Jienk biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lopez just trying to survive but Jienk is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Jienk is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lopez is defending well though. Jienk let's go of the attempt for now.
Lopez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jienk.
Lopez is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB2#
Jienk is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Lopez won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jienk off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Teabwana Jienk!
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Event:
EFA: 44 Mcfly vs Lopez
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcfly throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez wants to counter the offense by Mcfly and move into the clinch position.
Mcfly misses with a body kick.
Lopez wants to counter the offense by Mcfly and move into the clinch position.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcfly.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcfly.
Mcfly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mcfly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcfly throws a big shot that misses.
Mcfly loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mcfly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcfly lands some shots froms side control.
Mcfly looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lopez is avoiding damage well.
Mcfly working away.#T1#
Lopez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lopez tries to control but Mcfly manages to take his back.
Mcfly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lopez.
Mcfly scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lopez is looking for a way out.
Mcfly lands strikes to the head.
Mcfly biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lopez controlling Mcfly 's hands.
Mcfly is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mcfly gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mcfly gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mcfly apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T2##TD#
Mcfly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lopez's half guard.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcfly in particular looking to stall.
Mcfly drops an elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez is looking to control Mcfly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Mcfly passes to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcfly is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lopez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Mcfly grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Lopez seems a little lost for a moment, as Mcfly dominates the positioning.
Mcfly scoring with punches from side control.
Mcfly in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mcfly cracks Lopez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcfly is working Lopez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lopez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mcfly 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.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Mcfly lands an elbow.
Mcfly just content to control the position.
Mcfly connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lopez some visible discomfort.
Mcfly taking a breather here.
Lopez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Mcfly 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##TD#
Mcfly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mcfly working the ground and pound from side control.
Mcfly cracks Lopez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcfly in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mcfly cracks Lopez with a big elbow.
Mcfly staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Lopez is trying to control Mcfly's posture but Mcfly avoids it.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcfly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcfly taking a breather here.
Lopez struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Mcfly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcfly working the head with strikes. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcfly in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lopez taking a bit of punishment here - Mcfly scoring with strikes.
Lopez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mcfly controls the position.
Mcfly cracks Lopez with a big right hand but Lopez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcfly working away.
Mcfly in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lopez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Lopez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcfly works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mcfly grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Mcfly grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Mcfly lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcfly lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lopez down.
Mcfly works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mcfly content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mcfly scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Mcfly cracks Lopez with a big right hand but Lopez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcfly controls the position.
Lopez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcfly scoring with punches and elbows.
Mcfly controls the position.
Mcfly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcfly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
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 taking a bit of punishment here - Mcfly scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfly takes a little break here. Lopez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Mcfly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcfly.
Lopez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mcfly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mcfly misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.#TD#
Mcfly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcfly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcfly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcfly lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfly lands strikes from half guard.
Mcfly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcfly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Mcfly is controlling the pace.
Mcfly is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
Mcfly controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcfly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcfly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcfly drops an elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Still in half guard, Mcfly seems content to control.
Marty Mcfly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Mcfly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mcfly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Mcfly working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcfly winds up and cracks Lopez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcfly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcfly working over Lopez with some ground and pound. Lopez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcfly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mcfly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcfly works his way into full mount!
Mcfly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Mcfly landing punches.
Marty Mcfly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcfly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lopez tries to hold on but Mcfly postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfly controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Mcfly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcfly 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Mcfly!
A very excited looking Marty Mcfly 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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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 3392 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cartel Lopez (ranked 1927 p4p, 251 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cartel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Lopez wants to counter the offense by Colucci and move into the clinch position.
Colucci misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez tries to counter with a clinch but Colucci shakes him off and moves away.
Colucci drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Colucci (2) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Colucci passes into half guard.
Colucci is working for a submission of some sort.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Colucci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Colucci.
Colucci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (5) vs (0) Lopez
Colucci jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lopez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lopez and Colucci has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Lopez wants to control but Colucci postures up.
Colucci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Colucci tries for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Colucci tries to advance position but instead Lopez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Colucci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to hold on to Colucci's head to control him but Colucci postures up.
Lopez is staying active underneath Colucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez tries to roll over but Colucci keeps him under control.
Lopez won't allow Colucci to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Colucci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopez won't allow Colucci to pass to mount.
Lopez is staying active underneath Colucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colucci wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Colucci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Colucci eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Colucci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lopez trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (8) vs (0) Lopez
Colucci wants to take his opponent's back but Lopez doesn't allow it.
Lopez wants to hold on but Colucci pushes him away.
Colucci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lopez is holding on tight.
Lopez wants to control but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lopez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lopez and Colucci has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control but Colucci postures up.
Lopez is not content to let Colucci control the position.
Colucci working away.
Colucci looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Colucci is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Colucci tries to move to mount but Lopez blocks the move with his legs.
Colucci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Colucci trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
Lopez is trying to control Colucci's posture but Colucci avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is not content to let Colucci control the position.
Colucci taking a breather here.
Lopez is trying to control Colucci's posture but Colucci avoids it.
Colucci tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez struggling a bit here.
Lopez tries to buck Colucci off but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Colucci swings around for an armbar but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Colucci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (8) vs (2) Lopez
Colucci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Colucci had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
Colucci looking for a triangle here. Lopez is fighting it but it looks tight! Colucci pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lopez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michel Colucci!
A victorious Michel Colucci 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cartel Lopez (ranked 1910 p4p, 251 weight class) and Luiz Santos (ranked 9017 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cartel Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cartel Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lopez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (0) vs (2) Santos
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (2) Santos
Lopez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
Santos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopez to get the leverage.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cartel Lopez!
Cartel 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cartel Lopez (ranked 1906 p4p, 253 weight class) and Lee Browning (ranked 6394 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cartel Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Browning!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lopez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Browning is trying to defend but Lopez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (0) Browning
Browning trying to control here.
Browning is holding on to half guard well.
Browning wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Browning has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Browning defends it well.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (5) vs (0) Browning
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez has control of Browning's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Browning regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Browning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lopez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Browning has worked his arm free - good work by Browning!
Browning is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Browning tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Browning is trying to escape and Lopez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Browning is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lopez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cartel Lopez!
Our winner, Cartel Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DARE VEGAS
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Lopez's defenses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neil Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartel Lopez.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartel Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Lopez wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Diaz's guard. #SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture. #T3##SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Diaz cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lopez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##CL#
Diaz rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz is leaning against Lopez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez looks winded!
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Diaz cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Diaz forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Neil Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartel Lopez.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz lands an uppercut.#T1#
Diaz gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
Neil Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head. #ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lopez.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz lands a right hand. #TD#
Diaz jumps guard.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB2#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Diaz's guard. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Diaz's guard. #SUB2#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Diaz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lopez rolls with it to try and escape but Diaz cranks on the arm and Lopez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE 11
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Carter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Lopez tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Carter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carter stalling. #SUB#
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter is nestled in close to Lopez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carter's back!#T1#
I really don't envy Carter right now.
#SUB#
Lopez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Carter tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lopez is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Carter has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Lopez has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Carter taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Lopez doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cartel Lopez!
After winning the bout, Cartel Lopez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DARE 9
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lopez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lopez trying to control the action but Augusto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Augusto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Augusto striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Augusto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augusto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Augusto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Augusto is trying to stand back up but Lopez is controlling him
#SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez uses his free foot to push down on Augusto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Augusto. #T1##SUB2#
Lopez has control of Augusto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Augusto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Lopez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Augusto is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
Augusto tries to hold on but Lopez postures up.#SUB2#
Augusto is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lopez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Augusto is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cartel Lopez!
A very excited looking Cartel 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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Event:
DARE 7
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Clements shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lopez gets caught napping as Clements dives in and scores a takedown. Lopez manages to retain guard.
Clements is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clements makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clements stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clements landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lopez has his foot on Clements's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clements works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lopez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Clements throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lopez's body to avoid the submission. Lopez has instead reached around Clements's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lopez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cartel Lopez!
An out of breath Cartel 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:
DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hobson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hobson as Lopez shoots in.#CL2#
Hobson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobson misses with a double jab.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hobson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hobson duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Cartel Lopez has been cut.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cartel Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Hobson counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hobson moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hobson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Lopez tries for a takedown but Hobson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hobson wants to counter with a clinch but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Hobson sprawls well.#TD#
Lopez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hobson is trying to defend but Lopez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lopez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hobson reverses the position - he's now on top in Lopez's guard.
Hobson postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hobson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hobson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hobson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lopez working for a triangle but Hobson defends it easily.
#T2#
Hobson is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hobson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hobson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hobson throwing strikes but missing.
Hobson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hobson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hobson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hobson distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Lopez has his foot on Hobson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hobson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hobson is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hobson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hobson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hobson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hobson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lopez has his foot on Hobson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hobson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hobson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hobson cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Hobson landing with the ground and pound.
Hobson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.#T4#
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hobson is aware though and is defending well.
Hobson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hobson distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hobson postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hobson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hobson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hobson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hobson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hobson wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Hobson working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hobson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cartel Lopez's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Hobson stuffs the takedown.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Hobson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cartel Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Hobson.
#CL2#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Hobson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobson can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Hobson shows good takedown defense.
Lopez dives in and grabs Hobson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hobson pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Hobson shows good takedown defense.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hobson tries to counter with a clinch but Lopez shakes him off and moves away.#T1##CL2#
Hobson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Hobson, which made it look bad.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hobson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Hobson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Hobson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hobson wants to counter the offense by Lopez and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Hobson.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Hobson and move into the clinch.#T2#
Lopez dives in for a single leg takedown but Hobson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hobson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hobson but Hobson pushes him off and we're back to square 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!
Hobson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hobson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hobson wants to counter with a clinch but Lopez pushes him away.
Hobson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Hobson.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hobson as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Hobson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Hobson as Lopez shoots in.
Hobson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hobson swivels and escapes.
Hobson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Hobson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mitchell Hobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Hobson sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Hobson. No joy for Lopez on that attempt. #CL2#
Hobson has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Lopez swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Lopez face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson is the new welterweight champion!
Mitchell Hobson very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strom swivels and escapes.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Strom.
Strom sets himself, and Lopez steps forward looking for the clinch! Strom avoids it this time.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
Julius Strom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartel Lopez.
Nice jab there from Strom.
Strom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danga de danga de dang - Strom scores with a four punch combination!
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopez.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strom pinned against the cage. Strom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Strom scores with a one two! Lopez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez with a poor takedown
and Strom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strom throws a one two combo.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Strom sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez shoots in but Strom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Strom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Strom sprawls well.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Strom.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartel Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strom throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strom is working the combinations to good effect here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Strom.
Strom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Strom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopez.
What's Strom going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3##SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strom is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strom wants to control but Lopez postures up.#SUB2#
Lopez is working to tighten his grip on Strom's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Strom has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lopez is really squeezing tight and eventually Strom passes out! Lopez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cartel Lopez!
After winning the bout, Cartel Lopez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Carnage 45
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Lopez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones! #REVR#
Lopez is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lopez struggling a bit here.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Jones stands up.
Lopez has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Mario Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartel Lopez.#T2#
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez with a poor takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez looks winded!
Jab by Jones.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
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 with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lopez shoots and misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones lunges at Lopez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lopez's hand. #ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Lopez to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Jones!
Mario Jones retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Mario Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Carnage 42
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Ray coming out on top.
Good shot there by Ray.
Ray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopez's head backwards.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopez to the mat! Lopez manages to get full guard.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Ray works over Lopez with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ray 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.#SUB2#
Lopez has his feet on Ray's thighs here. He's pushed Ray off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ray screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cartel Lopez!
During a confident post fight interview, Cartel Lopez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Marus Ray was interviewed post fight and said 'It's my way or the highway!'.
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Event:
Carnage 35
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Lopez tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lopez eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##TD#
Lopez gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.#SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Jones will probably get the nod.
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##KD2#
Jones drops Lopez with a beautiful combination! Lopez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Cartel Lopez has been cut.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones jabs Lopez right on the nose. Lopez blinks but takes it well.
Jones's coach down at Schneebly's Circuit Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Lopez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cartel Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones lands a body shot.
#T3#
Jones with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.#KD2#
Jones cracks Lopez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lopez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him?
#ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!
Mario Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones cracks Lopez with a left hook right on the temple and Lopez goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Jones lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lopez is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Jones!
Mario Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Carnage 33
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Crypt instigates a clinch.
Crypt lands a body punch.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crypt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #TD#
Lopez is trying to trip Crypt. He has hold of a leg but Crypt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lopez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lopez stands and throws Crypt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crypt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Lopez has hold of Crypt's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Crypt seems comfortable defending it but Lopez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Crypt is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Crypt is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lopez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cartel Lopez!
Cartel 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:
Carnage 30
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Chewer and move into the clinch.
Chewer throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lopez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chewer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T1##SUB#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura but Chewer is defending well. #SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chewer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lopez is trying to get an arm triangle but Chewer is defending well. #SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura but Chewer is defending well. #SUB#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Lopez is trying to get an arm triangle but Chewer is defending well.
Chewer is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chewer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lopez wants to control but Chewer is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chewer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chewer, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cartel Lopez dominated that round.
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#
Chewer scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
As Chewer tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Chewer manages to avoid the attempt.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Testicule Chewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez slips a jab from Chewer.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Chewer and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Chewer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chewer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chewer finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head. #T1#
Chewer lands a slapping body shot.
Chewer throws a shot to the body.
Chewer digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Chewer throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A left lands for Chewer.
Chewer throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chewer manages to circle out of the way.
Lopez slips a jab from Chewer.
Lopez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chewer.
Chewer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Chewer. #T2#
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Chewer.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Chewer and move into the clinch.
Chewer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chewer lands with a good body shot.
Chewer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lopez tries to clinch but Chewer moves out of range.
Lopez moves out of range as Chewer strikes.
Testicule Chewer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chewer sizes up Lopez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chewer throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Chewer.#KD2#
Chewer sends Lopez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chewer is motioning to the referee to let Lopez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!
Testicule Chewer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chewer punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Chewer stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chewer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Chewer drops Lopez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lopez looks back up at him and smiles so Chewer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Chewer stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez tries to clinch but Chewer is having none of it.
Chewer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Chewer.
Chewer misses with an uppercut.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chewer manages to circle out of the way.
Chewer cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chewer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chewer manages to circle out of the way.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Chewer.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Chewer and move into the clinch.
Chewer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chewer tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BOOM! Chewer lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lopez. Lopez tries to recover but Chewer is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lopez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Testicule Chewer!
Testicule Chewer is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Testicule Chewer thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Carnage 27
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Paris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopez did well to prevent Paris getting side control.
Still in half guard, Paris seems content to control.
Lopez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Paris is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Paris is pressing down on Lopez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lopez is holding on for now.
Paris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Paris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lopez is looking to control Paris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow. #SUB2#
Lopez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Paris rolls with it to try and escape but Lopez cranks on the arm and Paris is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cartel Lopez!
Cartel Lopez is the new welterweight champion!
Cartel Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Cody Paris stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who cares, I'm here for a good time, not a long time.'.
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Event:
FHMMA Week 6
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from MacRobeirt does no damage.
Bearnard MacRobeirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from MacRobeirt does it's job there.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from MacRobeirt does no damage.
Lopez drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacRobeirt sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
MacRobeirt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from MacRobeirt.
MacRobeirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez keeps control of MacRobeirt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacRobeirt has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
MacRobeirt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacRobeirt tries to circle away but Lopez has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Lopez manages to pull guard.
MacRobeirt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lopez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacRobeirt can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! MacRobeirt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacRobeirt manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into MacRobeirt's guard. #SUB#
Lopez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lopez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! MacRobeirt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lopez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cartel Lopez!
Cartel Lopez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Fight Hard- Retrubition
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bispin moves into the clinch.
Bispin throws a head punch that misses.
Bispin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bispin working hard to break the clinch.
Bispin misses with a knee to the head.
Bispin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bispin wants to break free but Lopez has control.
#TD#
Lopez jumps guard and drags Bispin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Bispin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Lopez's closed guard. He's half up but Lopez has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Lopez pivots and extends the arm, Bispin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Lopez! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cartel Lopez!
After the fight, Cartel Lopez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
FHMMA Awakening
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
McGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Lopez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Lopez holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Lopez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGregor!
Lopez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGregor!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopez has control of McGregor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGregor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGregor is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
Lopez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB2#
Lopez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGregor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGregor and Lopez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to get an arm triangle but McGregor is defending well.
McGregor wants to control but Lopez postures up.#SUB2#
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working. #T2#
Lopez advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Lopez wants to finish this one by submission but McGregor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lopez. #SUB2#
Lopez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McGregor is surviving well by controlling Lopez's body position as best he can.
Lopez tries to control but McGregor wriggling away. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGregor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGregor! #T3#
McGregor stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez trying to control the position.
McGregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGregor won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB2#
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cartel Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor wants to stall.
#TD2#
Lopez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lopez seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lopez is working for a kimura but McGregor is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGregor sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGregor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but McGregor is defending well.
Lopez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGregor! #SUB2#
Lopez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McGregor turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lopez off and cradles McGregor's limp body as Lopez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cartel Lopez!
Cartel Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Conor McGregor had this to say: 'The opponent was the better fighter and the win backs that up. All I gotta do is come back stronger and get that 'W' '.
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Event:
FHMMA Resurgence
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Adams drives through and clinches with Lopez against the cage.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Adams gets a clinch.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.#TD2#
Adams decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lopez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez advances position into side control!#SUB#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB#
Lopez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Adams looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lopez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Adams is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lopez lets go of the hold and Adams can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cartel Lopez!
Cartel Lopez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
FHMMA Week 2 PT 2
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopez.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopez defends well and Smith ends up having to push Lopez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Bo Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith jabs at Lopez's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.#CL#
Smith clinches. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lopez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith shoots and misses #TD2#
and Lopez counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Smith regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lopez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lopez is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lopez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Lopez steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cartel Lopez!
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Event:
Fight Hard 002
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rodrick clinches up against the cage.
Rodrick is trying to break the clinch but Lopez has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Rodrick is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lopez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rodrick to the mat. Rodrick regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez stops Rodrick from standing up. #SUB#
Lopez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lopez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rodrick screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lopez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cartel Lopez!
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Event:
Fight Hard: 001
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Lopez tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Lopez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard. #SUB2#
Lopez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smith tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cartel Lopez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 674 Round 3
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Rostenkowski clobbers Lopez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Rostenkowski instigates a clinch.
Rostenkowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rostenkowski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rostenkowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rostenkowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Rostenkowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rostenkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rostenkowski.
Nice body punch from Rostenkowski.
A short uppercut from Rostenkowski.
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 takes a shot to the head.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Lopez has Rostenkowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rostenkowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rostenkowski digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rostenkowski presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lopez is breathing heavily.#T1#
A short uppercut from Rostenkowski.
Rostenkowski lands a body punch.
Rostenkowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rostenkowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rostenkowski.
Rostenkowski lands with a right to the head. #KD2#
Rostenkowski drops Lopez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lopez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rostenkowski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lopez with a big uppercut! Lopez tries to clinch up but Rostenkowski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lopez to the mat! Lopez covers up and Rostenkowski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jax Rostenkowski!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 674 Round 2
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Palkin throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL#
Palkin clinches.
Lopez tries to score a body lock takedown but Palkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Palkin stalling.
Lopez is looking for a takedown.
Maxim Palkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartel Lopez.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez is pressed up against the cage. Palkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopez down to the mat. Lopez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Palkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Palkin continues to drive forward.
Palkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Palkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palkin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3##TD2#
Lopez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Palkin's guard.#ES#
Palkin pushes Lopez off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Palkin pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Palkin wants a takedown.
#T4#
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lopez tightens his grip and picks Palkin up, before dumping him to the ground. Palkin manages to land in guard. #ES#
Palkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Palkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Palkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Lopez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palkin won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Maxim Palkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Palkin stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palkin's guard. #REVB#
Lopez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but Palkin is defending well.
Palkin controlling the position well.
Palkin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Lopez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Palkin is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lopez is working for a kimura but Palkin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lopez is trying for a kimura here. Palkin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lopez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cartel Lopez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 674 Round 1
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pinkman moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez prevents Pinkman from breaking the clinch.
Pinkman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pinkman lands an elbow inside.
Pinkman tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Lopez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pinkman regains guard immediately.
Pinkman keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB#
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinkman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez prevents Pinkman from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pinkman reaches up to try and control the position but Lopez seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pinkman rolls and tries to escape and now Lopez has his back!
#T2#
Pinkman trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Lopez sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pinkman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cartel Lopez!
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