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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cama comes into the arena with Lollipop blaring out of the sound system. Pops Cama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dante Lopez's chin.
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250 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pops Cama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dante Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez closes the distance and pushes Cama back into the cage.
Cama tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Cama's ribcage.
Lopez working Cama over with knees to the body.
Cama is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Cama's ribcage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lopez throws an elbow but misses.
Lopez slowing the pace effectively.
Lopez has hold of one of Cama's legs. Cama is fighting the takedown attempt but Lopez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez has gone for a leg lock! Cama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lopez's guard.
Lopez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cama dives into side control.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is pushing Cama's head away, looking to escape. Cama manages to hold on to the position though.
Cama working away.
Lopez is pushing Cama's head away, looking to escape. Cama manages to hold on to the position though.
Cama tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lopez is trying to control Cama's posture but Cama avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dante Lopez.
Lopez clinches up with Cama and pushes him back against the cage.
Cama dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lopez pushes off an throws an elbow but Cama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez lands an elbow that stopped Cama in his tracks for a moment.
Lopez decides to pull guard.
Lopez 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Cama prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Cama stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pops Cama just wasn't active enough.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dante Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Cama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Cama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cama throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cama misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Cama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Cama pushes him off.
Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cama, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopez has Cama pushed against the cage.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez has clasped his hands together around Cama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez working the strikes but Cama uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cama is looking to escape.
Lopez throwing shots but Cama is blocking nicely.
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Cama defends the submission attempt.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lopez throws a strike but Cama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez wants to stand but Cama is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez throws a strike but Cama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cama is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 ref stands the fighters back up. Pops Cama wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cama tries to sprawl but Lopez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cama to regain full guard.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Cama blocks nicely.
Cama keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cama thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Cama throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez rushes Cama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
Cama tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the cage.
Cama blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cama blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Cama manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lopez lands a damaging elbow.
Lopez stalling against the cage.
Cama avoids the elbow strike from Lopez, against the cage.
Cama dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position.
Lopez misses with an elbow over the top.
Cama is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position.
Lopez slows down the pace here.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Cama circles away and keeps his distance.
Cama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Lopez throws a nice head kick!
Lopez looks for a takedown but Cama sprawls well.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cama connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopez backs up against the cage.
Pops Cama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopez under the eye.
Cama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Cama.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez darts in and clinches Cama up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lopez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cama's brow.
Cama can't break the clinch.
Cama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cama dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.
Cama avoids the elbow strike from Lopez, against the cage.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pops Cama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Lopez.
Cama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Cama keeps it at a distance.
Cama throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Cama throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Cama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cama tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Cama dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Cama misses with a body shot.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Cama circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cama's half guard.
Lopez looks to land a strike but Cama avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Cama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working an open guard so Cama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cama scores with a push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dante Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cama is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Pops Cama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Lopez.
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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Lopez!
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energy
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hype
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