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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sky Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sky Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Novak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Novak moves out of range.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Novak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Novak shoots in and bounces Lopez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lopez is proving hard to escape from.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Novak controlling from the top position.
Novak prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to stand back up but Novak counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lopez.
Novak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Novak postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lopez to stand up.
Novak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
Novak looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novak.
Novak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lopez.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sky Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Novak.
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novak. Novak obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Novak lands in his opponent's guard.
Lopez wants to stand up but Novak is controlling him.
Novak stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Novak lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face as Novak controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak working the ground and pound.
Novak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Novak remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Novak is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Novak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez is trying to buck Novak off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Novak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Novak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Novak counters with a big head kick but Lopez shrugs it off.
Lopez throws a combination that misses
and Novak counters with a good, hard body kick but Lopez shrugs it off.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Novak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Novak shoots in.
Sky Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Novak.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Novak counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Novak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Novak passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak stops Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Novak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Novak content just to control the position here.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Novak 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 trying desperately to get to his feet.
Novak 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 wants to get back to his feet.
Novak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak working Lopez over with strikes here.
Novak controlling the pace for now.
Lopez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Novak wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
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.
Lopez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lopez is bucking up trying to escape but Novak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Novak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Novak has taken his back!
Novak tries to get the hooks in deep but Lopez pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Novak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Novak.
Lopez sizes up Novak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez. No joy for Novak on that attempt.
Sky Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Novak counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Novak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak stops Lopez from standing up.
Novak 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.
Novak thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Novak pushing down on Lopez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Novak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Novak trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Novak tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lopez.
Lopez tries to kick Novak off but Novak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sky Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Novak.
Well, if Novak 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.
Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Novak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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.
Lopez looks to clinch
and Novak counters with a single leg into guard. Lopez didn't expect that.
Novak is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Novak on the ground.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
Novak looking to pass the guard.
Novak wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Novak!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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