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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Bailey (ranked 1201 p4p, 176 weight class) and Martez Lopez (ranked 1927 p4p, 247 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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224 lbs
28 - 10 - 1 |
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220 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Devon Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Lopez moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Bailey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Devon Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bailey with a body shot.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopez lands a nice short elbow.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lopez is pressing down on Bailey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bailey is holding on for now.
Lopez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bailey!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bailey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez unloads with some shots from mount but Bailey bucks and avoids them well.
Lopez working Bailey over with strikes here.
Lopez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Bailey to control.
Lopez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bailey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lopez.
Lopez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez cracks Bailey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Bailey tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lopez unloading with bombs!
Devon Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lopez landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Bailey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martez Lopez!
An out of breath Martez 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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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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