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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Lopez (ranked 4343 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yousri Hlali (ranked 25376 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Yousri Hlali has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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156 lbs
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178 cm
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leandro Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yousri Hlali!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopez takes a step back to recover.
Hlali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hlali is trying to maintain a safe position but Lopez gets an underhook and turns Hlali into the cage.
Hlali gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hlali is looking for a takedown.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hlali pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlali is looking to clinch.
As Hlali looks to move away, Lopez throws a big counter combo but Hlali just gets out of the way.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez has his takedown stuffed
and Hlali counters with a crisp one two that drops Lopez! Hlali thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lopez to his feet! Lopez is in big trouble!
Lopez is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hlali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hlali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hlali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hlali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Hlali persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Hlali with that takedown attempt.
Hlali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Hlali. Hlali gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
Hlali looking for a takedown.
Hlali tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hlali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hlali pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hlali lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hlali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hlali shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Hlali in a clinch.
Lopez successfully pulls guard.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlali is one step ahead there.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Hlali from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Hlali is having none of it.
Hlali trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hlali is aware though and is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Hlali with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leandro Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hlali slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hlali. Hlali obviously looking to wear him down.
Hlali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hlali tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Yousri Hlali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hlali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hlali throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlali is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hlali manages to circle out of the way.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hlali or perhaps it was just good defense by Lopez, which made it look bad.
Lopez has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Hlali shoots in.
Leandro Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yousri Hlali.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hlali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hlali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hlali is trying to push Lopez away but Lopez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lopez wants to break free but Hlali has control.
Lopez jumps guard.
Hlali connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hlali is standing up over Lopez. Lopez looks to escape but Hlali dives into side control.
Hlali trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Hlali misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is not content to let Hlali control the position.
Hlali working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlali scoring with punches and elbows.
Hlali tries to stand but Lopez is controlling his head.
Hlali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Hlali decides to stand back up. Hlali steps back and let's Lopez get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hlali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lopez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hlali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hlali.
Hlali wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Lopez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hlali.
Hlali works over Lopez's head and body with a nice combination.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hlali as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hlali shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hlali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hlali lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yousri Hlali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hlali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Hlali fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Hlali counters with a thumping low kick.
Hlali wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Leandro Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yousri Hlali.
Hlali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hlali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hlali. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Hlali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hlali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Hlali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Hlali is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hlali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hlali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Hlali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hlali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hlali throws a head kick that half lands.
Hlali fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlali scores with a jab to the body.
Hlali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lopez.
Hlali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lopez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hlali is trying to pull guard but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Hlali jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Hlali around his waist. Hlali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
Hlali has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hlali pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hlali tries to pull guard but Lopez holds him up against the cage and eventually Hlali drops back down to his feet.
Lopez jumps into guard, dragging Hlali to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlali postures up.
Hlali trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez has his foot on Hlali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hlali works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Lopez!
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energy
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hype
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