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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Gagnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choco Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Gagnum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Choco Lobo! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gagnum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gagnum wants it to stay on the feet. Gagnum misses with a wild combination.
Gagnum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lobo shoots in for a takedown but Gagnum shows good takedown defense. Gagnum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lobo. Gagnum moves out of range as Lobo strikes. Gagnum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lobo. Gagnum ducks right into an uppercut from Lobo.
It looks like Christian Gagnum has been cut. Lobo shoots for a takedown but Gagnum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Christian Gagnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choco Lobo. Lobo loads up on a big right hand but Gagnum slips the punch. Lobo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lobo throws a body punch but Gagnum moves out of range. Gagnum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lobo blocks a jab. Gagnum scores with a jab. Lobo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gagnum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lobo counters with a good low kick that Gagnum was not able to check. Gagnum feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lobo sprawling to the canvas! Lobo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gagnum finish him?!
Lobo is rocked! Lobo throws a jab when Gagnum was well out of range. Gagnum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lobo, pushing him back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gagnum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gagnum is trying to break the clinch but Lobo has him pressed against the cage. Lobo keeps control of Gagnum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gagnum. Lobo tries for a takedown but Gagnum manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gagnum manages to break the clinch.
Gagnum throws a series of punches but Lobo avoids them all with ease. Gagnum connects with a looping right hand.
Gagnum misses with a wild body shot. A low kick from Gagnum misses and Lobo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lobo. 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. Lobo looks gassed! Gagnum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lobo wants to control from the top but Gagnum keeps moving. Lobo stopping the sweep attempt from Gagnum. Gagnum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gagnum looking for a sweep. Not yet Gagnum, not yet. Gagnum keeping full guard, as Lobo tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Lobo rushes Gagnum and presses him up against the cage. Gagnum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lobo has him pressed against the cage. Lobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gagnum's efforts to push away. Gagnum tries to break free but Lobo pushes him back against the cage. Lobo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Gagnum's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lobo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lobo throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagnum. Lobo has Gagnum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gagnum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lobo prevents Gagnum from breaking the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Gagnum dominated that round. The cut man is working on Christian Gagnum's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lobo shoots for a double leg takedown but Gagnum sprawls well. He's pushed Lobo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gagnum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lobo is able to avoid easily. Gagnum just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobo scores with a hook to the body. Gagnum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lobo thuds his right hand into Gagnum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lobo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gagnum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gagnum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gagnum scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jab, jab by Gagnum - just one landing. Gagnum tries to clinch there but Lobo circles away.
Lobo throws a lazy right hand but Gagnum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Gagnum looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gagnum scores with a leg kick.
Lobo is breathing heavily. Gagnum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lobo looks to land a left hand but Gagnum moved out of range nicely. Gagnum sizes up Lobo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lobo darts in trying to clinch and Gagnum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gagnum misses with a combination
and Lobo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lobo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gagnum's efforts to push away. Lobo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagnum uses good head movement to avoid it. Lobo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Gagnum working a defensive guard here.
Lobo wants to pass the guard but Gagnum is keeping the position. Gagnum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lobo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gagnum. Gagnum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Gagnum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lobo on the ground. Gagnum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lobo's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gagnum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lobo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lobo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gagnum. Lobo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lobo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Lobo trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Lobo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gagnum's waist but Gagnum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lobo off to one side. Lobo needs to keep his hands up - Gagnum had a free shot at his head there. Lobo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gagnum looks to land a combination but Lobo avoids it well. Christian Gagnum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gagnum lands with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Gagnum finds it's way through Lobo's defenses. Lobo is still on wobbly legs! Can Gagnum finish him? Good exchange - Gagnum coming out on top. Christian Gagnum is winning the standup battle so far. Lobo fails with the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Gagnum dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Christian Gagnum's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lobo misses with a takedown attempt and Gagnum counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gagnum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lobo. That did some damage! Lobo seems to have recovered his senses. Gagnum lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Lobo can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Gagnum and Lobo drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Gagnum.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Gagnum!
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