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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bornas Lopette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. Lopette has chosen Back from the dead as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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35 - 27 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Berzevaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzevaco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopette manages to avoid it.
Berzevaco takes a swing at Lopette's ribcage but misses.
Lopette scores with a spinning back kick!
Lopette throws a hook but Berzevaco blocks it.
Berzevaco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopette cracks Berzevaco with an open hand slap.
Lopette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berzevaco's sensitive parts.
Lopette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berzevaco.
Lopette flicks out a counter leg kick but Berzevaco steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Berzevaco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Berzevaco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopette.
Lopette motions for Berzevaco to come forward. Lopette throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Berzevaco misses
and Lopette counters with a nice kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Berzevaco.
Lopette follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lopette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco gets tackled into the cage by Lopette. Lopette maintains the clinch.
Lopette lands with a left to the head.
Lopette lands an elbow inside.
Lopette lands a hook that snaps the head of Berzevaco backwards.
Berzevaco being controlled against the cage.
Berzevaco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berzevaco on the side of the head.
Berzevaco misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berzevaco is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Berzevaco lands a jab to the head.
Lopette blocks a head kick by Berzevaco.
Lopette tests Berzevaco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopette connects with a leg kick. Berzevaco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco shoots in and bounces Lopette off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Berzevaco has gone for a leg lock! Lopette slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berzevaco's guard.
Lopette throwing strikes from guard but Berzevaco blocks nicely.
Berzevaco wants to stand and escape but Lopette is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopette seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Berzevaco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco trying to keep a closed guard but Lopette is proving a slippery customer.
Lopette throwing strikes but missing.
Berzevaco wants to sweep but no luck.
Berzevaco wants to get back to his feet but Lopette is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berzevaco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lopette is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lopette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopette lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berzevaco.
Berzevaco takes one to the side of the head.
Berzevaco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lopette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Berzevaco misses.
Berzevaco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopette counters with a straight right hand.
Berzevaco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lopette shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lopette thuds a left hand into Berzevaco's body.
Lopette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berzevaco looking to score a takedown here. Lopette is defending well but Berzevaco drives through and ends up in Lopette's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berzevaco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berzevaco takes one on the button.
Berzevaco throws a solid leg kick but Lopette takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berzevaco.
Lopette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lopette is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lopette stuffs the takedown attempt from Berzevaco. Berzevaco gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Lopette coming out on top.
Berzevaco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzevaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopette.
Berzevaco tries a head kick but it misses.
Berzevaco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopette.
Lopette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette scoring well with a low kick there.
Berzevaco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopette.
Berzevaco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Lopette there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berzevaco's head backwards.
Berzevaco staying out of range there.
Berzevaco just misses with a punch to the body.
And Lopette responds with a good body kick, but Berzevaco manages to step out the way in time.
Good leg kick by Lopette there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Berzevaco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berzevaco throws a solid leg kick but Lopette takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berzevaco.
Berzevaco scores with a takedown into Lopette's guard.
Lopette pushes Berzevaco off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopette throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Berzevaco's head.
Bornas Lopette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopette avoids the head kick by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco misses with a takedown
and Lopette counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berzevaco's knee momentarily.
Lopette blocks a head kick by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Berzevaco darts in looking for a takedown but Lopette gets double underhooks and turns Berzevaco into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Berzevaco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berzevaco. Lopette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berzevaco fails with the takedown
and Lopette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopette punishes Berzevaco's body with a nice straight punch.
Berzevaco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopette moves out of range of the leg kick from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco is looking to wear down Lopette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Berzevaco is predictable there
and Lopette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berzevaco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopette.
Lopette scores with a punch to the head.
Berzevaco jabs Lopette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopette lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bornas Lopette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berzevaco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopette.
Nice straight punches there by Lopette. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopette.
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!
Lopette lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopette.
Lopette throws a big counter head kick but Berzevaco avoids it with no problem.
Berzevaco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Berzevaco has time to react.
Lopette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berzevaco throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopette.
Lopette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berzevaco. Lopette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopette tries a quick counter leg kick but Berzevaco is wise to it.
Lopette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Berzevaco looks to throw the jab but Lopette is out of range.
Lopette slips under a jab from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco darts in looking for a takedown but Lopette gets double underhooks and turns Berzevaco into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
That kick from Lopette tenderised Berzevaco's leg. Berzevaco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berzevaco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopette is fending him off so far but Berzevaco persists. Nope, Lopette circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopette lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Berzevaco - that will leave a mark!
A cross from Berzevaco lands.
Lopette cracks Berzevaco with a good jab.
Berzevaco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berzevaco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lopette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopette wants to land a leg kick but Berzevaco is out of range.
Berzevaco lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzevaco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berzevaco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopette as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco shoots in but Lopette avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Berzevaco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berzevaco fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopette only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Berzevaco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopette lands a slapping body shot.
Berzevaco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lopette stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzevaco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lopette is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco advances to mount.
Berzevaco throws some wild stikes that Lopette manages to avoid easily.
Lopette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopette wants to hold on but Berzevaco pushes him away.
Berzevaco throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lopette because Berzevaco loaded up on that one.
Berzevaco goes for an armbar but Lopette turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lopette.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopette trying to control but Berzevaco is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco wants to get back to his feet but Lopette passes into half guard.
Lopette is taking a breather. Berzevaco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bornas Lopette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopette is continuing to stall.
Berzevaco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berzevaco is trying to control but can't.
Lopette performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lopette is working for a kimura but Berzevaco is defending it quite comfortably.
Lopette not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bornas Lopette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopette has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!
Our winner, Bornas Lopette, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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