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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex GoldenGloves (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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180 cm
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135 lbs
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158 cm
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133 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes comics |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Lopes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex GoldenGloves! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from GoldenGloves is defended easily by Lopes. GoldenGloves keeps the fight on the outside. No luck with that takedown attempt from GoldenGloves. GoldenGloves has Lopes up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopes leaves GoldenGloves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ryan Lopes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex GoldenGloves. GoldenGloves throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lopes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. GoldenGloves is in Lopes's guard. Lopes tries to land a sweep but no joy. GoldenGloves trying to control but Lopes is working from the bottom. Lopes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Lopes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. GoldenGloves trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lopes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Lopes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. GoldenGloves manages to get himself to full guard.
Lopes sitting in guard, not really doing much. GoldenGloves controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. GoldenGloves trying to strike off his back.
Lopes landing some decent shots from guard. Lopes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lopes tries to free his leg and advance position but GoldenGloves is retaining full guard. Lopes won't allow GoldenGloves to sweep him here. GoldenGloves is trying to control the position but Lopes postures up. GoldenGloves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if GoldenGloves can do anything to dispel that myth. Lopes tries to stand but GoldenGloves is controlling from the bottom. Lopes sitting in guard here, content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lopes won't allow GoldenGloves to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. GoldenGloves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lopes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for GoldenGloves. Lopes trying to control the action but GoldenGloves is working from the bottom. GoldenGloves taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. GoldenGloves bucks up and tries to throw Lopes off but instead Lopes has got his back! Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lopes.
Lopes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lopes is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Lopes avoiding GoldenGloves 's attempts to control his hands. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. GoldenGloves tries to roll but Lopes sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Lopes dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
GoldenGloves gets the takedown into side control. GoldenGloves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Lopes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
GoldenGloves shoots for a takedown but Lopes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lopes wants to clinch and GoldenGloves counters into the clinch. Nicely done. GoldenGloves tries for a takedown but Lopes manages to get underhooks.
GoldenGloves jumps guard.
GoldenGloves keeping moving, preventing Lopes from controlling successfully. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lopes is looking to stand up but GoldenGloves won't let him. GoldenGloves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lopes slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from GoldenGloves. Still in half guard, Lopes seems content to control. GoldenGloves tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lopes manages to move to mount!
Lopes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as GoldenGloves is looking to escape. GoldenGloves is looking to improve his position but Lopes isn't that keen on the idea. Lopes avoids the attempt from GoldenGloves to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. GoldenGloves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Lopes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as GoldenGloves is looking to escape. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. GoldenGloves tries to improve his position but instead Lopes has taken his back! A lull in the action here.
GoldenGloves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Lopes controlling well, preventing GoldenGloves from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lopes tries to get the hooks in deep but GoldenGloves pushed the leg off. Ryan Lopes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lopes has both hooks in and is working for a choke. GoldenGloves is in real trouble here. Lopes gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, GoldenGloves is tapping out! Lopes wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Lopes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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