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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sug Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sug Knight has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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198 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
26
290 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Lopez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sug Knight! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lopez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lopez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lopez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lopez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tony Lopez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Knight throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it. Lopez blocks a head kick by Knight.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes. Knight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Knight throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown. Knight tries to sprawl out of it but Lopez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knight lands a nice looking body kick. Lopez blocks a head kick by Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knight clinches. Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Knight lands a front kick. Lopez is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knight tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance. Knight lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tony Lopez has been cut. Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Lopez sitting and controlling from the half guard. Ground and pound from Lopez. Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though. Lopez lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez. Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Knight is looking to escape. Lopez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Well, if Lopez 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Lopez just wasn't active enough. The crowd cheers as Knight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though. Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Lopez on that attempt. Knight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Sug Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage! 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 misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Knight misses with a kick to the body.
Knight clinches up against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Knight breaks from the clinch.
Lopez fails to land the takedown. No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sug Knight will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tony Lopez's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot. Knight lands with a nice body punch. Knight looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away. Knight clinches up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knight has Lopez pushed against the cage. A short uppercut from Knight. Lopez takes a shot to the head. Knight lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Knight leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knight throws a body kick that misses. Knight scores with a kick to the body.
Knight tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range. Knight pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch. A body shot lands from Knight.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Knight on the inside. Knight digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected. Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A right hand to the body from Knight.
Lopez letting Knight take a breather here. Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight lands a right hand. Knight lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Knight.
Lopez being controlled against the cage. Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head. Lopez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knight lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning. Knight pushes Lopez away with a front kick. Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Knight thuds his shin into the meat of Lopez's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knight thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lopez if he has to take too many more of those.
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Lopez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knight jabs at Lopez's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lopez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight lands a jab to Lopez's midsection. Lopez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Knight scores with a head kick. Lopez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Tony Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Knight scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Knight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout. Knight throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knight lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tony Lopez's cut is getting worse. Knight works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knight moves into range and clinches up with Lopez. A right hook to the body lands for Knight.
Knight stalling.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lopez tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Knight lands with a left to the head. Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Knight lands with a short shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sug Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tony Lopez's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Knight has managed to clinch.
Lopez is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now. Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Knight slams his shin into Lopez's torso. Knight scores with a leg kick.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sug Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knight wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance. Knight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Knight throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Knight lands a big head kick that sends Lopez tumbling to the mat! Knight takes a step backwards and waves Lopez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lopez is rocked! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Knight clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage. Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Knight lands with a light punch inside. Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Knight lands with a left to the head. Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knight throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving. Knight lands a nice looking body kick. Lopez seems to have got his legs back now. Lopez moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
Knight lands a big head kick that sends Lopez tumbling to the mat! Knight takes a step backwards and waves Lopez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tony Lopez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knight throws a front kick that sends Lopez stumbling back into the cage. Knight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. BOOM! Knight lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lopez. Lopez tries to recover but Knight is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lopez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sug Knight!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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