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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilgonis Bahs (ranked 6397 p4p, 6329 weight class) and Jose Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 233 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ilgonis Bahs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bahs to keep the fight standing.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bahs backwards.
Bahs jumps into guard, dragging Lopez to the mat.
Bahs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Bahs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bahs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bahs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bahs wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Bahs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahs looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahs stands and steps away. Lopez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez tries to clinch but Bahs is having none of it.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Bahs moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Bahs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bahs just misses with a punch to the body.
Bahs clinches with his opponent.
Bahs keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bahs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bahs is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bahs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Bahs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a takedown into guard.
Bahs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bahs is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bahs controls the pace.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Bahs from controlling successfully.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lopez looking to control.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Bahs tries to pass.
Bahs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bahs postures up.
Bahs pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bahs decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bahs darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ilgonis Bahs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.
Bahs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bahs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bahs wants to break free but Lopez has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bahs gets control of Lopez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bahs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilgonis Bahs 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.
Bahs forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Lopez leaning against his opponent.
Bahs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bahs shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Bahs has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Lopez.
Lopez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bahs tries to pull guard but Lopez holds him up against the cage and eventually Bahs drops back down to his feet.
Lopez wants a takedown but no success here.
Ilgonis Bahs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez goes for a takedown attempt but Bahs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lopez lands a high kick!
Bahs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Bahs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lopez has one foot on Bahs's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bahs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bahs.
Bahs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez is not content to let Bahs control the position.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Bahs is controlling well.
Bahs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Bahs has control of the leg.
Lopez keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahs is working for an americana but Lopez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bahs was thinking about the submission.
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Bahs defends easily.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bahs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez closes the distance and pushes Bahs back into the cage.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bahs has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bahs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bahs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bahs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bahs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bahs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bahs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bahs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bahs is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bahs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Bahs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bahs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez gets to his feet. Bahs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahs stuffs the takedown.
Bahs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lopez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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 shoots in for a double leg but Bahs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bahs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Bahs circles away easily
and Bahs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ilgonis Bahs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.
Lopez leaning against his opponent.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Bahs throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Bahs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Bahs shows good takedown defense.
Lopez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bahs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bahs is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Bahs trying to strike off his back.
Bahs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lopez tries to roll over but Bahs keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez manages to get to full guard.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bahs passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilgonis Bahs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bahs 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilgonis Bahs!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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