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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Lopez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Lopez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lopez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Balboa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Balboa avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez tries to reverse the position but Balboa maintains control.
Lopez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Balboa controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to lock up and control but Balboa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez tries to hold on but Balboa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Balboa is staying active.
Balboa stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Balboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balboa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocky Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Balboa did well to prevent Lopez getting side control.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez is working for a kimura but Balboa is defending it quite comfortably.
Balboa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lopez scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thiago Lopez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Balboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but Balboa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopez to get the leverage.
Lopez seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balboa is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balboa is trying to stand up here but Lopez is controlling him well.
That's two 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.
Balboa is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Balboa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Balboa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez throws a one two combo.
Lopez fails with the takedown
and Balboa counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Lopez.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Balboa throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Balboa throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez stops Balboa from standing up.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balboa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balboa tries to get out of the position.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Balboa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Lopez.
Balboa throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Lopez!
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