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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 2830 p4p, 309 weight class) and Bornas Lopette (ranked 3197 p4p, 333 weight class). Lopette has chosen Root Of All Evil as his entrance music. Tony Duff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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183 lbs
37 - 27 - 3 |
Good wrestling
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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 27 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopette tries to avoid it but Duff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopette to the ground. Lopette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duff looks for a takedown but Lopette sprawls well.
Lopette misses with a head kick.
Lopette tests Duff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopette leaves Duff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duff.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt.
Duff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette lands a head shot.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt.
Duff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopette did well to prevent Duff getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopette sees it coming and defends easily.
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Lopette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff wants to free his trapped foot but Lopette is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Lopette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working for a kimura but Lopette is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopette sees it coming and defends easily.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Lopette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Duff is working for a kimura here but Lopette manages to reverse the position and he's now in Duff's guard.
Lopette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duff is looking for a triangle but Lopette pushes his legs off easily.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopette gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopette defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
That's time! Duff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopette defends it nicely.
Lopette feints a counter leg kick.
Duff shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopette lands with a shot to the body.
Lopette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopette scores with a kick to the body.
Duff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopette throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Duff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopette tries to land a front kick but Duff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopette catches Duff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopette finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopette.
Duff walks into a straight right hand from Lopette.
Duff drives through with a takedown into Lopette's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lopette wriggles free and stands up.
Lopette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff trying to pass the guard but Lopette defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopette sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
Lopette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopette has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopette has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopette trying to control from the bottom.
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
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.
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lopette tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Lopette slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lopette looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lopette dives on top into guard.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lopette throws a chopping leg kick but Duff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopette to the mat! Lopette manages to get full guard.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopette is retaining full guard.
Duff is working hard here to advance position.
Duff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lopette manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duff has Lopette in his guard.
Lopette showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff has his foot on Lopette's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopette works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff working for a triangle but Lopette defends it easily.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopette defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopette is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopette has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopette passes into side control.
Lopette gets to mount! Duff was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Duff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopette manages to capitalize on a mistake by Duff to take his back!
Duff is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Lopette.
Duff is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopette doesn't have the hooks in and Duff manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bornas Lopette.
I've got Lopette winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!
Bornas Lopette seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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