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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AkoSIii MangKanor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Lopez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to AkoSIii MangKanor's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AkoSIii MangKanor!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez scores with a punch to the head.
MangKanor fails with a takedown attempt.
MangKanor fails with a takedown attempt.
MangKanor forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
MangKanor lands a body shot.
MangKanor breaks the clinch.
Lopez wants to clinch up but MangKanor keeps it at a distance.
AkoSIii MangKanor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez has closed the distance and engaged MangKanor in a clinch.
MangKanor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Lopez working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez stops a takedown attempt from MangKanor.
Steve Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AkoSIii MangKanor.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MangKanor.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
MangKanor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
MangKanor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Lopez prevents MangKanor from breaking the clinch.
MangKanor is trying to break the clinch but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
MangKanor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MangKanor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by MangKanor.
MangKanor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
MangKanor shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MangKanor just misses with a punch to the body.
MangKanor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MangKanor throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
MangKanor has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez misses with some punches.
MangKanor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MangKanor looking to throw knees to the head but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but MangKanor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MangKanor.
MangKanor working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
MangKanor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lopez tries to stall but MangKanor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MangKanor.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez working aggressively here.
MangKanor tries for a takedown but Lopez manages to get underhooks.
MangKanor blocking some punches.
A short right from Lopez on the inside.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MangKanor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lopez after a bit of a struggle.
Lopez taking a breather.
MangKanor blocking some punches.
MangKanor pulls guard successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lopez trying to stand up but can't free himself from MangKanor's guard.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but MangKanor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MangKanor content to stall in guard here.
Lopez is trying to keep MangKanor in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Lopez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MangKanor.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
MangKanor shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Lopez leaves MangKanor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AkoSIii MangKanor.
MangKanor clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
MangKanor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MangKanor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for MangKanor to work.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Steve Lopez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MangKanor pulls guard.
Lopez postures up in MangKanor's guard and throws a big left but MangKanor blocks it.
Lopez wants to stand but MangKanor is controlling his posture from full guard.
MangKanor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
MangKanor keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MangKanor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MangKanor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MangKanor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MangKanor is breathing heavily.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez trying to control but MangKanor is working from the bottom.
MangKanor has a closed guard, preventing Lopez from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MangKanor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
MangKanor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez trying to control but MangKanor is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Lopez.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
MangKanor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MangKanor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to clinch but MangKanor is having none of it.
MangKanor keeps the fight on the outside.
MangKanor shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez looks to land a combination but MangKanor avoids it well.
MangKanor fails with a takedown attempt.
MangKanor fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MangKanor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MangKanor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MangKanor has managed to clinch.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but MangKanor uses good head movement to avoid it.
MangKanor manages to pull guard.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but MangKanor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MangKanor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control from the top but MangKanor keeps moving.
MangKanor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but MangKanor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Steve Lopez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but MangKanor has taken the fight into the clinch.
MangKanor tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MangKanor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MangKanor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MangKanor.
MangKanor blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MangKanor.
Steve Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MangKanor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
MangKanor jumps guard but Lopez stands there with MangKanor around his waist. MangKanor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steve Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AkoSIii MangKanor.
MangKanor tries to pull guard but Lopez holds him up against the cage and eventually MangKanor drops back down to his feet.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MangKanor throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Lopez.
Lopez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from MangKanor.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but MangKanor uses good head movement to avoid it.
MangKanor jumps guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MangKanor manages to pull guard.
MangKanor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
MangKanor wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
AkoSIii MangKanor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MangKanor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MangKanor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. AkoSIii MangKanor wasn't active enough on the ground.
MangKanor throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to AkoSIii MangKanor.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Lopez!
Post fight, an emotional Steve Lopez said '"I want to thank my manager, Jeremy Silver, for getting me this fight, for getting me ready for this fight, and for getting me set up after the fight! I got signed to HILITE, baby! I'm comin' for the belt!"'.
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energy
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hype
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