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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 174 p4p, 24 weight class) and Gosha Lopez (ranked 1237 p4p, 160 weight class). Lopez has chosen Sho Z-pod duba as his entrance music. Gosha Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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165 cm
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135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gosha Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman fails with the takedown.
Chugman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Chugman tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Lopez.
Chugman throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Chugman only half commits.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Chugman throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chugman misses with a wild body shot.
Chugman defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez swings for the body but Chugman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman with a poor takedown
and Chugman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Chugman's head and hops out.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Chugman's ribs.
Chugman tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chugman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chugman with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chugman.
Chugman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chugman lands in his opponent's guard.
Lopez controls Chugman momentarily but Chugman frees himself.
Chugman is looking to advance position but Lopez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chugman is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lopez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chugman is surviving well by controlling Lopez's body position as best he can.
Chugman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is working for a kimura but Chugman is defending it quite comfortably.
Chugman moves into full guard.
Lopez passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Lopez moves into full mount! Chugman won't be happy about that!
Chugman is trying to escape the mount but Lopez keeps good control and instead manages to take Chugman's back.
Chugman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lopez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chugman breaks Lopez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chugman is fighting to break Lopez's control of his arms but Lopez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chugman forces his way into half guard.
Lopez is pressing down on Chugman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gosha Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chugman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lopez stands and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chugman is trying to work for a sweep but Lopez has mounted him!
Chugman is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopez has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Chugman to control.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chugman avoid being mounted?
Chugman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chugman looking to control.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chugman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez can't keep his opponent in guard - Chugman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chugman is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chugman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopez is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez manages to get to full guard.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
Chugman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Our spies down at at Shark Tank MMA inform us that Lopez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chugman trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez has an active guard here but Chugman has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lopez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez working for a triangle but Chugman defends it easily.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez has an active guard here but Chugman has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chugman dives in and scores a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Chugman pushes his legs off easily.
Chugman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Chugman.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chugman trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Chugman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chugman has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez is controlling Chugman's posture.
That's two 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.
Chugman is looking to advance position but Lopez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lopez prevents Chugman from getting the reversal.
Lopez tries to control but Chugman wriggling away.
Chugman gets back to half guard.
Chugman moves into full guard.
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopez passes into half guard.
Chugman is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Chugman is working hard here to advance position.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chugman sees it coming and defends easily.
Lopez is trying to control. Chugman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chugman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chugman looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chugman is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Chugman working for submissions but it's allowed Lopez to get to half guard.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Chugman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Klaus Chugman.
I think Chugman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gosha Lopez!
An out of breath Gosha Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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