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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm comes to the cage accompanied by David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here. Lopez has chosen Vamos as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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156 lbs
21 - 12 - 1 |
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162 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopez takes a step back to recover.
Grimm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Grimm throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Grimm avoids nicely.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Grimm.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimm looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Grimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Grimm throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
Grimm avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Grimm is looking to counter punch.
Grimm misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Grimm will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
Lopez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Lopez.
Grimm looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Auguste Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Grimm throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Lopez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lopez's coach down at Always Clean Double Elite was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lopez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez looks to land a body kick but Grimm moved away.
Grimm looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimm throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Grimm backing up. Grimm nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Grimm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Grimm feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Grimm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grimm looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grimm is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. Grimm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grimm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lopez throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm throws a big counter combination but Lopez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grimm throws a big shot that misses.
Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez scores with a push kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Auguste Grimm has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.
Grimm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grimm misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
Grimm is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lopez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a low kick.
Grimm pushes Lopez away with a front kick.
Grimm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Grimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grimm.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Grimm looks to throw a body kick
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Auguste Grimm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimm!
Grimm scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a left and a right that stings Grimm.
Miguel Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimm. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez scores with a push kick.
Grimm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Grimm's side.
Lopez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grimm.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Lopez misses.
Grimm throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lopez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grimm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grimm throws a combination that misses
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
Grimm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Grimm misses with a looping right.
Lopez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grimm takes one on the button.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Grimm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimm is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Grimm finds it's way through Lopez's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimm.
Grimm walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Lopez looks to move away, Grimm throws a big counter combo bu Lopez just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimm tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimm takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimm misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Grimm misses.
Grimm loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donk. Lopez catches Grimm right on the button with a cross.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grimm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimm is able to avoid easily.
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Grimm moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez scores with a kick to the body.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Grimm misses the body punch
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez avoids the body shot from Grimm.
Lopez tried to score with a low kick but Grimm checks it.
Grimm misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Auguste Grimm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Grimm does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grimm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grimm thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Grimm misses the shot to the body.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Grimm's head.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Grimm's side.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Grimm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimm lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the liver by Grimm. Beautiful body shot.
Grimm cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Grimm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grimm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grimm throws a head kick that Lopez semi-blocks.
Grimm swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimm looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Grimm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grimm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimm quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Auguste Grimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
Grimm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
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!
Grimm tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Grimm keeps Lopez at a distance using the push kick.
Grimm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
Grimm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Grimm tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Grimm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lopez throws a head kick that half lands.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Lopez backs away, Grimm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Lopez.
Grimm throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grimm moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Grimm slams his shin into Lopez's torso.
Grimm looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grimm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Grimm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimm pushes Lopez away with a front kick.
Lopez connects with a high kick.
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimm has time to react.
Miguel Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Auguste Grimm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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