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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Baha (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 London, Juan Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Baha!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Baha with that takedown attempt.
Baha moves into the clinch.
Baha has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lopez wants to control but Baha is keeping busy.
Lopez controlling the position for now.
Baha wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Baha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Baha is controlling well.
Baha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Lopez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lopez is in Baha's guard.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lopez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baha, up you get!
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Baha. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Lopez
enabling Baha to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Baha moves out of range easily.
Lopez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baha will feel that in the morning.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Lopez darts in and clinches Baha up against the cage.
Baha is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Juan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Baha.
Baha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baha looks winded!
Lopez stalks Baha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baha's face. Baha staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Baha.
Baha fails to land the takedown.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez feints and as Baha raises his hands in defense, Lopez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lopez is controlling him.
Lopez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baha, up you get!
Lopez closes the distance and pushes Baha back into the cage.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baha circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baha shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baha to the mat! Baha manages to get full guard.
Lopez stays in close to Baha's body and controls the position.
Baha is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez gets to his feet - Baha follows without any prompting.
Baha avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baha.
Baha is breathing heavily.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baha is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lopez dives into side control.
Baha is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Lopez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baha to the ground. Lopez is now in Baha's guard.
Baha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez postures up in Baha's guard and throws a big left but Baha blocks it.
Baha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juan Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stands up from Baha's guard - Lopez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lopez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baha scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lopez manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baha is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopez has a good base and remains in mount.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Baha to control.
Lopez unloading with bombs!
Lopez tries to control but Baha wriggling away.
Lopez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baha is bucking up trying to escape but Lopez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Lopez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Baha misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Baha fails with the takedown
and Lopez moves into the clinch.
Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baha fails to land the takedown.
Juan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Baha.
Baha tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a left and a right that stings Baha.
It looks like Matt Baha has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baha dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Baha's head and hops out.
Lopez moves into the clinch successfully.
Baha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Baha darts in looking for a takedown but Lopez gets double underhooks and turns Baha into the cage.
Lopez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baha sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into Baha's guard.
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Baha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baha manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Baha's guard.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lopez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lopez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baha keeps working.
Lopez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baha some visible discomfort.
Baha struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baha to his feet.
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Lopez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lopez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lopez working for a triangle but Baha defends it easily.
Lopez has control of Baha's left arm, preventing Baha from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baha is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lopez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Baha is looking to defend but Lopez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Baha! Lopez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Baha taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Lopez!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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