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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Finn Tugved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Lopez (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finn Tugved!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tugved tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopez defends well and Tugved ends up having to push Lopez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tugved breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Tugved shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown. Tugved tries to sprawl out of it but Lopez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tugved manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tugved pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lopez back to the cage. Tugved follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tugved has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tugved - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tugved breaks from the clinch.
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Tugved. Tugved maintains the clinch.
Tugved's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tugved drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tugved wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Tugved showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn Tugved has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tugved will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tugved throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopez.
Tugved clinches up against the cage.
Tugved gets control of Lopez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tugved will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tugved is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez prevents Tugved from getting back to his feet.
Tugved will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tugved keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tugved has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lopez stands up from Tugved's guard - Lopez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tugved's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tugved duly obliges.
Tugved tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopez defends well and Tugved ends up having to push Lopez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Tugved. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tugved breaks from the clinch.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Tugved sprawls well.
Lopez looks winded!
Lopez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tugved.
Tugved's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tugved duly obliges.
Lopez leaves Tugved with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lopez dives in and grabs Tugved's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tugved pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Tugved closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Tugved stops Lopez from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lopez has eaten all the pies!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Finn Tugved just wasn't active enough.
Lopez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tugved tries for a takedown but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tugved rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Tugved pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Tugved scores with a four punch combination!
Tugved works over Lopez's head and body with a nice combination.
Tugved throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tugved off to one side.
Tugved looks to land a combination. Lopez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tugved lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tugved throws a one two combo.
Tugved thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tugved fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Tugved dominated that round.
That's time! Tugved's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lopez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tugved.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tugved swivels and escapes.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Tugved, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Tugved against the cage but Tugved circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tugved.
Tugved closes the distance and clinches up with Lopez, looking for a takedown. Tugved pushes Lopez against the cage but Lopez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tugved instigates a clinch.
Tugved's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mick Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Tugved avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tugved continues to drive forward.
Finn Tugved has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Lopez.
Tugved stalling.
Tugved pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finn Tugved is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tugved scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Tugved lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tugved instigates a clinch.
Tugved breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tugved moves into the clinch.
Tugved pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tugved is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lopez.
Tugved lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Tugved shoots in.
Lopez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tugved takes the fight into the clinch.
Tugved breaks from the clinch.
Tugved clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
Tugved breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tugved feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Tugved then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Tugved changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Tugved manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Tugved or perhaps it was just good defense by Lopez which made him look bad.
Tugved is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Tugved is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tugved lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Tugved avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Tugved scores with a four punch combination!
Tugved's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tugved duly obliges.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tugved counters with a big head kick but Lopez shrugs it off.
Tugved tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tugved somewhat.
Tugved clinches with his opponent.
Tugved taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tugved breaks the clinch.
Tugved has managed to clinch.
Tugved is looking for a takedown.
Tugved jumps guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tugved changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lopez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tugved goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Tugved has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tugved breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Tugved avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tugved continues to drive forward.
Tugved pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tugved displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tugved closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away.
Tugved leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Tugved.
Tugved rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tugved manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tugved forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Tugved working Lopez over with knees to the body.
Tugved's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Tugved dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Tugved shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Tugved sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tugved shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tugved tries for a takedown but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Tugved. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Tugved rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Tugved manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Tugved with that takedown attempt.
Tugved connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tugved goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tugved.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tugved rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Tugved breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finn Tugved is winning the standup battle so far.
Tugved throws a nice head kick!
Tugved shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tugved dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Tugved lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tugved changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Tugved manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Tugved sprawls well.
Tugved dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tugved's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tugved shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tugved tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Mick Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Tugved connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tugved closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tugved closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tugved escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Tugved.
Lopez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tugved lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lopez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Tugved lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tugved avoids it really well and circles away.
Tugved looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Tugved persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Tugved scores with a head kick. Lopez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tugved throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tugved clinches.
Tugved wants a takedown but no success here.
Tugved breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tugved clinches up against the cage.
Finn Tugved has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tugved breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tugved scores with a nice body kick.
Tugved scores with a head kick. Lopez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick from Tugved lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tugved defends it nicely.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown. Tugved tries to sprawl out of it but Lopez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tugved manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tugved displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Danga de danga de dang - Tugved scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Tugved showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tugved has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Tugved!
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energy
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