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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaako Merit�hti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfonso Lopez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaako Merit�hti's chin.
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207 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfonso Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaako Merit�hti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Merit�hti. Merit�hti maintains the clinch.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Merit�hti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Merit�hti has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
Merit�hti has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Merit�hti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lopez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Merit�hti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez dodges an elbow strike from Merit�hti.
Merit�hti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Merit�hti is keeping busy.
Merit�hti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
It looks like Alfonso Lopez has been cut.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merit�hti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Merit�hti backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merit�hti throws a head punch that misses.
Merit�hti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Merit�hti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merit�hti blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Merit�hti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merit�hti.
Merit�hti blocks an uppercut.
Merit�hti avoids the elbow strike from Lopez, against the cage.
Merit�hti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Merit�hti controls the action.
Lopez gets through Merit�hti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez pushes Merit�hti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez lands a nice uppercut.
Merit�hti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merit�hti.
Merit�hti has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Merit�hti working aggressively here.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Merit�hti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merit�hti tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Merit�hti.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Merit�hti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Merit�hti trying to stall but Lopez improves his position.
Merit�hti takes an elbow to the temple.
Merit�hti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lopez slows down the pace here.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merit�hti.
Merit�hti lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lopez.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Merit�hti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Merit�hti tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez tries a body shot but Merit�hti blocks it.
Merit�hti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Merit�hti avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Merit�hti missing with knees to the body.
Merit�hti tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Merit�hti back against the cage.
Merit�hti stalling against the cage.
Lopez blocks an elbow strike.
Merit�hti scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merit�hti tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Merit�hti avoids a wild elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lopez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Merit�hti.
Lopez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Merit�hti misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Merit�hti fails to land.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merit�hti can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Merit�hti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Merit�hti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merit�hti lands a nice uppercut.
Merit�hti trying to land knees to the body.
Merit�hti scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merit�hti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merit�hti digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
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 Alfonso Lopez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alfonso Lopez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merit�hti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Merit�hti! But no joy.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merit�hti circles away.
Merit�hti throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
A big left from Merit�hti misses.
Merit�hti scores with a nice strike.
Merit�hti pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Merit�hti throws a head punch that misses.
Merit�hti blocks an elbow strike.
Merit�hti can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merit�hti closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Merit�hti.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Alfonso Lopez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lopez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Merit�hti scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to score a body lock takedown but Merit�hti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lopez is trying to maintain a safe position but Merit�hti gets an underhook and turns Lopez into the cage.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merit�hti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Merit�hti pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Merit�hti struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Merit�hti trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Merit�hti is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Merit�hti.
Merit�hti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Merit�hti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Merit�hti.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Merit�hti takes a shot to the head.
Merit�hti misses with a punch on the inside.
Merit�hti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Merit�hti blocking some punches.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopez blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Merit�hti backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lopez as Merit�hti tries to tie him up.
Lopez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Merit�hti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merit�hti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez blocks the elbow strike.
Merit�hti misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Merit�hti throws a head punch that misses.
Merit�hti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez looking to stall.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Merit�hti.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez.
Merit�hti misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Merit�hti lands with a right to the head.
Merit�hti throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez has been working on his balance at German Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Merit�hti.
Lopez taking a breather.
Merit�hti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Merit�hti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Merit�hti.
Merit�hti tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Merit�hti back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lopez as Merit�hti tries to tie him up.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Merit�hti backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merit�hti dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez pushes off an throws an elbow but Merit�hti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez lands a big head kick that sends Merit�hti tumbling to the mat! Lopez takes a step backwards and waves Merit�hti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Merit�hti is rocked!
Lopez moves in close and cracks Merit�hti with a massive right hand! Merit�hti, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfonso Lopez!
Alfonso Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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