|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between K.J. Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guywaun Lopez Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). J. Choi and Guywaun Lopez Lopez. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
|
|
|
202 cm
39
271 lbs
28 - 21 - 0 |
|
190 cm
42
195 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, K.J. Choi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guywaun Lopez Lopez! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lopez Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Lopez Lopez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Choi throws a shot to the body.
Lopez Lopez throws a hook but Choi blocks it. Choi throws a right and a left that Lopez Lopez avoids nicely. Lopez Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lopez Lopez misses with an uppercut. Lopez Lopez scores with a kick to the body.
Lopez Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick. Choi jabs at Lopez Lopez's body. Choi lands a jab-cross combination. Choi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez Lopez. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Choi, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lopez Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A jab from Lopez Lopez finds it's way through Choi's defenses. Choi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lopez Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Choi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez Lopez lands with a cross. Choi works Lopez Lopez's body with a nice hook. Lopez Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Choi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Choi moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Choi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez Lopez somewhat. K.J. Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guywaun Lopez Lopez. Choi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lopez Lopez throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range. Choi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Choi throws a nice looking combination but Lopez Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lopez Lopez scores with a takedown into Choi's guard. Lopez Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Choi is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lopez Lopez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Choi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lopez Lopez, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Choi looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Lopez Lopez throws an elbow that misses. Choi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez Lopez's guard. Nice move by Choi! Lopez Lopez trying to control the position.
Choi lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Choi chips away with some ground and pound. Lopez Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez Lopez, not yet. Choi stays in close to Lopez Lopez's body and controls the position. Lopez Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez Lopez, not yet. Choi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lopez Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choi is one step ahead there. Choi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Choi is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez Lopez has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Choi throws a big elbow that misses. Choi landing with the ground and pound.
Lopez Lopez is rocked! Choi loads up on a big left hand. Lopez Lopez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Choi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lopez Lopez can't hide his disappointment, as Choi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). K.J. Choi! K.J. Choi made sure to mention his sponsor, Bushido Fightwear in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|