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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez's coach down at Brazilian Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lopez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit seems a little lost for a moment, as Lopez dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from Lopez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lopez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sitsongrit!
Lopez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Let's hope that Lopez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB2#
Lopez has hold of Sitsongrit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sitsongrit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lopez controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Lopez working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sitsongrit looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lopez! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Lopez!
Pedro Lopez made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Stevenson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it #TD2#
and Lopez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevenson's guard.
Lopez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stevenson holds on and takes a little breather.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Stevenson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.
Lopez trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lopez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lopez misses with a right hand
and Stevenson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lopez's knee momentarily.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stevenson throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Stevenson takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Stevenson tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stevenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stevenson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rowan Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Lopez counters with a shoot takedown. Stevenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Lopez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lopez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stevenson has his hands on Lopez's head, controlling the position.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Stevenson controlling the position.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Stevenson is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Stevenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lopez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Stevenson misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Lopez catches Stevenson right on the button with a cross.
Lopez slips a jab from Stevenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevenson on the side of the head.
Stevenson needs to keep his hands up - Lopez had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Lopez lands a jab to Stevenson's midsection.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson.
Stevenson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevenson enables Lopez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Stevenson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lopez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevenson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
Lopez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rowan Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.#BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson lands a really nice looking cross but Lopez seems unphased.
Stevenson takes one to the chin there.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Lopez slips under a jab.
Stevenson scores with a leg kick.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Stevenson's head back.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lopez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Stevenson is looking for a counter combo.
Stevenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Stevenson throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stevenson.
Lopez feints the counter takedown.
Stevenson wants to slow Lopez down by chopping away at his legs.
Stevenson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lopez counters with a single leg into guard. Stevenson didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Stevenson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pedro Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Rowan Stevenson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson jabs Lopez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowan Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Lopez misses with a left hand
and Stevenson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stevenson sizes up Lopez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson sets himself, and Lopez steps forward looking for the clinch! Stevenson avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Stevenson.
Lopez tries to work over Stevenson's front leg with a kick but Stevenson checks it.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Stevenson.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Stevenson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Lopez takes one on the button.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevenson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.#T3#
Lopez digs a good body shot into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Lopez moved away.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Lopez moves out of range as Stevenson throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Stevenson misses its target.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Stevenson scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson clobbers Lopez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevenson 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Stevenson!
Rowan Stevenson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Ascension 0311
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Ballesteros is predictable there #TD2#
and Lopez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lopez.
Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ballesteros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez slips nicely into half guard.
Ballesteros is trying to stand back up but Lopez is controlling him
Lopez moves into full mount! Ballesteros won't be happy about that!
Ballesteros squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ballesteros really wants to buck Lopez off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lopez working for a guillotine from mount but Ballesteros is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
Ballesteros is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ballesteros is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
My spies in All In MMA inform me that Lopez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lopez won't let Ballesteros get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lopez controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lopez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ballesteros has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ballesteros!
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Ballesteros decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ballesteros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ballesteros scores with a nice right hand.
Ballesteros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ballesteros manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that misses.
Ballesteros lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ballesteros throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Ballesteros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Ballesteros in a clinch.
Ballesteros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez has Ballesteros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ballesteros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ballesteros tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Ballesteros back against the cage. #T4#
Ballesteros lands a right hand. #TD2#
Lopez lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lopez prevents Ballesteros from getting back to his feet.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez stands and throws Ballesteros's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ballesteros is pushing Lopez's head away, looking to escape. Lopez manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Lopez tries for a kimura but Ballesteros is defending well. #ES#
Ballesteros throws Lopez to one side and escapes!
Lopez tries to clinch but Ballesteros is having none of it.
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 Seve Ballesteros will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Lopez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ballesteros looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lopez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ballesteros's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lopez wants to control but Ballesteros is keeping him busy.
Lopez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ballesteros some visible discomfort.
Ballesteros is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Ballesteros is looking to get back to his feet here but Lopez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ballesteros's back.
Ballesteros is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ballesteros is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballesteros is keeping busy.
#T1#
Ballesteros is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Ballesteros defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ballesteros is one step ahead there.
Ballesteros is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him. #SU#
Ballesteros decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Ballesteros.#T2#
Lopez tries for a takedown but Ballesteros manages to get underhooks.
Ballesteros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ballesteros tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ballesteros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez wants a takedown.
Seve Ballesteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.#TD2#
Lopez jumps guard.
Ballesteros wants to stand but Lopez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Ballesteros postures up. #T3##SU#
Ballesteros stands up and waves to Lopez to follow him.
Ballesteros connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Ballesteros.
Lopez wants to clinch
and Ballesteros counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
#T4#
Ballesteros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballesteros swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballesteros scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ballesteros.
#TD2#
Lopez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballesteros is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Ballesteros wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ballesteros's legs. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Seve Ballesteros will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ballesteros misses with a low kick.
Ballesteros digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Ballesteros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopez motions for Ballesteros to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballesteros scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Lopez pushes Ballesteros up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballesteros misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballesteros lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
The referee calls for Ballesteros to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballesteros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballesteros stalling in the clinch but Lopez improves position.
Lopez avoids the elbow strike from Ballesteros, against the cage.
Lopez is trying to drag Ballesteros to the mat but Ballesteros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ballesteros gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1##TD2#
Lopez has Ballesteros pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lopez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ballesteros tumbling to the mat - Lopez dives into Ballesteros's guard.
Ballesteros wants to stand and escape but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2##ES#
Ballesteros manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ballesteros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Ballesteros circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballesteros looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ballesteros avoids it really well and circles away.
Seve Ballesteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Ballesteros off balance momentarily.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Seve Ballesteros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballesteros throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Ballesteros pushes him off.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ballesteros sprawls well. Ballesteros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ballesteros scores with a shot to the body.
Ballesteros throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Ballesteros pushes him off.
Ballesteros misses with the combination.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ballesteros defends it well.
Ballesteros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that Lopez semi-blocks.
Ballesteros throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Lopez rushes Ballesteros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Ballesteros prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballesteros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ballesteros is defending well.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ballesteros tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballesteros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballesteros misses with the head strike.
Ballesteros has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Ballesteros tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballesteros prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.
Ballesteros can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Ballesteros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez digs a right hand into Ballesteros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ballesteros's gas tank.
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Ballesteros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seve Ballesteros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballesteros, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seve Ballesteros!
A victorious Seve Ballesteros thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EPL 11 Playoffs Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
That kick from Koch tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koch throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koch throws a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lopez is looking to clinch but Koch is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Koch circles away and keeps his distance.
Koch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koch looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Koch looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.#CL2#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koch is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Koch working aggressively here.
Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Lopez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koch has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopez jumps guard but Koch stands there with Lopez around his waist. Lopez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jacob Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Koch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lopez blocking some punches.
#BC#
Koch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koch.
Koch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez throws a counter combo.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Koch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Koch fails to land.
Koch has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Koch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Koch. #TD2#
Lopez pulls guard.
Koch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Koch wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Koch is retaining full guard.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Koch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez won't allow Koch to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Koch's legs - danger averted.
Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koch wants to control but Lopez passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koch is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Koch is working away.
Still in half guard, Lopez seems content to control.
Koch is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koch is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koch avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koch enables Lopez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Koch has Lopez pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Jacob Koch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koch throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Koch misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Koch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koch.
Koch leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lopez defending well as Koch loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Lopez drives through and clinches with Koch against the cage.
Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koch throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch lands a right hand.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Koch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Koch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacob Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.#T1#
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koch tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Koch back against the cage.
Koch gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Koch. #BC#
Koch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Koch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koch, pushing him back against the cage.
Koch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koch pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Lopez misses with a takedown
and Koch counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koch can pounce on him.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Koch, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Koch against the cage but Koch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koch misses with a hook.
Koch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Koch misses.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Koch.
Koch misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Lopez has Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
Koch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC#
Koch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koch throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Lopez pushes Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koch.
Koch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez.
A right handed body shot lands from Koch.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Lopez pulls Koch into guard.
#T4#
Lopez is pulling down on Koch's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lopez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Lopez prevents Koch from improving his position.
Lopez is looking to advance position but Koch won't allow it.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Koch is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Koch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lopez clinches up with Koch and pushes him back against the cage.
Koch can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Koch throws a head punch that misses.
Koch stops a takedown attempt from Lopez.
A bit of stalling here from Koch.
Lopez wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Koch.
Koch misses with the head strike.
Koch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow. #BC#
Koch breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Lopez pushes Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
Koch working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Lopez tries to score a body lock takedown but Koch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jacob Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Koch cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
Koch tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Koch back against the cage.
Koch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koch swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez wants to get back to striking at distance but Koch won't allow it.
Lopez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koch is defending well.#TD2#
Lopez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Koch is trying to keep an underhook but Lopez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koch keeps working.
Pedro Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Koch pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez trying to control but Koch is working from the bottom.
Lopez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koch wants to hit a switch here but Lopez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Koch there!
Koch is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Lopez controlling the pace for now.
Lopez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Koch is squirming around nicely.
Lopez content just to control the position here.
Koch is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
Lopez controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koch wants to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koch tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Koch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lopez goes for an armbar but Koch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Koch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lopez has his foot on Koch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koch works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koch 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacob Koch!
Jacob Koch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EPL11.7
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez's hands.
Brophy misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lopez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brophy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brophy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
The referee asks Lopez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lopez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lopez wants to control but Brophy is keeping him busy.
Lopez tries to advance to mount but Brophy denies him. #SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brophy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brophy wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Lopez tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brophy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lopez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brophy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez. #T3#
Brophy trying to hold on to Lopez's head to control him but Lopez postures up.
Lopez is looking to advance position but Brophy won't allow it.
Brophy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brophy wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
A cross from Brophy lands.
Davie Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brophy misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davie Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brophy avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Davie Brophy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopez lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Davie Brophy has been cut.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brophy enables Lopez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brophy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
Brophy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brophy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brophy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pedro Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brophy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Brophy seems content to control.#SUB2#
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Brophy defends easily.
Brophy pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brophy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brophy trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
Brophy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lopez gets full guard.#T3#
Brophy is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brophy is one step ahead there.
Brophy content to stall in guard here.
Brophy preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Brophy. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Lopez down. #T4#
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.
Brophy lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
Davie Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Brophy, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Brophy against the cage but Brophy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davie Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lopez shoots and misses
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Brophy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy lands a jab.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brophy circles away.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
Brophy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez has his takedown stuffed
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davie Brophy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davie Brophy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Brophy.
Brophy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopez backs up against the cage.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brophy sprawls well. Brophy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez fails with the takedown
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davie Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brophy swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Brophy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brophy scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Brophy seems unphased.
#T1#
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez dives in and grabs Brophy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brophy pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Lopez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brophy. That one must have hurt.
Brophy lands an overhand right.
Brophy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brophy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Brophy had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez slips a straight right by Brophy.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brophy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brophy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brophy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
A lazy left from Brophy finds it's target.#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Lopez goes for a double leg but Brophy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brophy continues to drive forward.
Brophy throws a monster overhand right that drops Lopez! Brophy follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davie Brophy!
Davie Brophy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Pedro Lopez was interviewed post fight and said 'No vittu!'.
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Event:
Ascension 1217
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid body kick from Pamaus.
Pamaus lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pamaus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Lopez gets a double leg takedown into Pamaus's guard.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Pamaus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Pamaus has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pamaus keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Pamaus is retaining full guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Pamaus keeps moving. #SUB#
Pamaus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopez postures up.
Lopez trying to control but Pamaus is working from the bottom.
Lopez stands and throws Pamaus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Pamaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pamaus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lopez has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to get an arm triangle but Pamaus is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez swings around for an armbar but Pamaus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lopez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pamaus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Pamaus slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pamaus postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Pamaus postures up.
Pamaus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pamaus is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Pamaus lands a couple of elbows.
Pamaus stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.#SUB2#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pamaus is aware though and is defending well.
Pamaus scoring with some ground and pound.
Pamaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Pamaus from controlling successfully.
Pamaus connects with a couple of short punches.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Pamaus controlling him for the moment.
Pamaus throwing strikes but missing.
Pamaus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Pamaus working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB#
Pamaus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Pamaus defends easily.
Pamaus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pamaus chips away with some ground and pound.
Pamaus lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Lopez working for a triangle but Pamaus defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pamaus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aimo Pamaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pamaus lands with a shot to the body.
Pamaus feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Nice body punch from Pamaus.
Lopez fails with the takedown
and Pamaus counters with a body kick.
Pamaus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Lopez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pamaus's half guard.
Pamaus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lopez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lopez's back!
Pamaus wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I really don't envy Lopez right now.
Pamaus tries to get the hooks in deep but Lopez pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Pamaus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lopez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pamaus is punishing Lopez with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Pamaus is persistently looking for the submission but Lopez is defending it well.
Pamaus lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pamaus scores with punches and elbows.
Pamaus lands strikes to the head.
Pamaus is working the ground and pound. Can Lopez escape?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pamaus. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Pamaus is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lopez trying to control the hands but Pamaus breaks the grip. #SUB#
Pamaus is looking for the choke from the back position but Lopez is controlling his hands well.
Pamaus scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T2#
Pamaus wants to control the position but Lopez frees himself and scrambles - Pamaus manages to regain control in side control.
Pamaus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pamaus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pamaus cracks Lopez with a big elbow.
Lopez sneaks back into half guard.
Pamaus is looking to advance position but Lopez won't allow it.
Pamaus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pamaus lands a nice short elbow.
Pamaus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pamaus. #T3#
Lopez controlling the position well.
Pamaus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pamaus trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Pamaus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Pamaus.
Pamaus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lopez trying to control but Pamaus postures up.
Lopez is not content to let Pamaus control the position.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Pamaus is controlling well.
Pamaus working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Pamaus is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pamaus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Pamaus is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lopez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aimo Pamaus!
In defeat, Pedro Lopez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No vittu!'.
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Event:
Ascension 1119
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Takano throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.#TD2#
Lopez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lopez lands in his opponent's guard.
Takano keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Takano wants to stand up but Lopez is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Takano is keeping the position.
Takano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Takano keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Lopez swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Takano thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takano circles away quickly and effectively.
Takano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
Takano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takano defends well and Lopez ends up having to push Takano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez darts in looking for a takedown but Takano gets double underhooks and turns Lopez into the cage.
Yuki Takano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takano.
Lopez looks winded!
Takano lands with a nice body kick.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takano connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Takano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takano tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takano to the ground. Takano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takano lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Lopez has been cut.#T2#
Takano connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Lopez scores with a takedown into Takano's guard.
Lopez stops Takano from standing up.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Takano is retaining full guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Takano keeps moving.
Lopez prevents Takano from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Takano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez.
Takano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takano pinned against the cage. Takano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Lopez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takano sprawls well initially but Lopez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lopez stops Takano from getting back to his feet.
Lopez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takano is trying to stand up here but Lopez is controlling him well.
Takano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Lopez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez trying to mount his opponent but Takano defends it.
Takano wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lopez tries to control but Takano wriggling away.
Takano's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takano is looking to escape.
Takano is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Lopez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Takano, which made it look bad.
Takano tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takano jabs Lopez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Takano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takano checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takano.
A jab from Takano misses.
Takano lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Takano as Lopez shoots in.
Yuki Takano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.#TD2#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lopez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lopez is controlling him well.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Takano is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Takano pushes Lopez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lopez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Takano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lopez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takano keeps working.
Takano is trying to get back to his feet.
Pedro Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lopez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Takano is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lopez working for a submission but Takano is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Lopez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Takano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Takano wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Lopez trying to control but Takano is having none of it.
Takano is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lopez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Lopez looking to secure an arm triangle but Takano defends it well.
Takano is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lopez trying to control but Takano is having none of it. #T4#
Takano is trying to stand.
Takano trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lopez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takano squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Lopez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lopez extends the arm and Takano is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Lopez!
Pedro Lopez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Ascension 1017
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Pamaus misses.
Pamaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Pamaus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pamaus is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pamaus. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Pamaus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pamaus misses with a low kick.
Aimo Pamaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pamaus loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Pamaus slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pamaus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez.
An attempted straight right counter from Pamaus misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamaus works the jab nicely.
Pamaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pamaus.#T1#
A head kick from Pamaus lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
A jab from Pamaus misses.
Pamaus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pamaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Pamaus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pamaus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Lopez dives in and grabs Pamaus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pamaus pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Pamaus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aimo Pamaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pamaus, as that shot connected.
Lopez cracks Pamaus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pamaus misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pamaus lands a body shot.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Pamaus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
Pamaus throws a front kick that sends Lopez stumbling back into the cage.
Pamaus misses with a body shot.
Pamaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Pamaus shows good takedown defense.
Pamaus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pamaus slips under a jab from Lopez.
Pamaus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lopez misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Pamaus. Beautiful body shot.
Pamaus throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3##CL2#
Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pamaus.
Lopez is working Pamaus over against the cage.
Pamaus is trying to push Lopez away but Lopez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lopez pushes Pamaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pamaus's efforts to push away.#BC#
Pamaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pamaus swivels and escapes.
Pamaus throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Lopez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Pamaus working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez trying to control but Pamaus is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lopez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Pamaus working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez 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.
Lopez trying to control but Pamaus is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aimo Pamaus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pamaus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pamaus defends it well.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Pamaus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pamaus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez feints the counter takedown.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Pamaus misses its target.
Pamaus moves out of range of the strikes.
Pamaus lands a jab to the head.
Pamaus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Lopez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pamaus checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamaus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pamaus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pamaus.#TD2#
Lopez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Lopez prevents Pamaus from improving his position.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Pamaus is having none of it.
Lopez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Pamaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pamaus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pamaus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pamaus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Pamaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
#SUB2#
Lopez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pamaus is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez stops Pamaus from getting back to his feet.
Lopez is thwarting Pamaus's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pamaus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aimo Pamaus is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Pamaus connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pamaus.
Pamaus throws a leg kick but Lopez moved away.
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Pamaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pamaus throws out the jab.
Pamaus throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Pamaus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pamaus lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pamaus throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.#T4#
Pamaus misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pamaus misses with a body kick.
Pamaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pamaus stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pamaus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Pamaus is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Pamaus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez throws a low kick but Pamaus avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pamaus.
Pamaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pamaus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aimo Pamaus dominated that second round.
That's time! Pamaus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pamaus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Lopez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lopez stalling.
Pamaus is concentrating on defense, preventing Lopez from advancing position.
Lopez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamaus tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Pedro Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Pamaus is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez works his way into full mount!
Pamaus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Lopez working for the choke.
Pamaus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pamaus wants to escape the position.
Pamaus is working hard here to advance position.
Pamaus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Lopez working for the choke. #SUB2#
Pamaus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
Lopez keeps control of the position as Pamaus tries to break free.
Pamaus wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pamaus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lopez wants to control but Pamaus is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pamaus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lopez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with Lopez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pamaus is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lopez keeps control of the position as Pamaus tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Lopez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pamaus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Lopez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Aimo Pamaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pamaus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pamaus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lopez gets his way!
#SUB2#
Lopez seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Pamaus's chin but Pamaus turns very nicely into Lopez's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Pamaus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pamaus 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aimo Pamaus!
In defeat, Pedro Lopez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No vittu!'.
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Event:
Ascension 921
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Scissorhands tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crunch! Scissorhands slams his shin into Lopez's torso.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scissorhands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lopez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Scissorhands tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lopez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scissorhands has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lopez but great work by Scissorhands.
Lopez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands working away.#T1#
Lopez taking a bit of punishment here - Scissorhands scoring with strikes.
Lopez tries to buck Scissorhands off but Scissorhands is having none of it.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scissorhands controlling the position. #SU#
Scissorhands decides to stand back up. Scissorhands steps back and let's Lopez get back to his feet.
Scissorhands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scissorhands.#CL#
Scissorhands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scissorhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Scissorhands lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez effectively controlling the action here.
Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Scissorhands scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands is working Lopez over against the cage.
Lopez leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Lopez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scissorhands. #T3#
Lopez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scissorhands backwards.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scissorhands finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
Scissorhands tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scissorhands takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from Scissorhands misses
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scissorhands pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lopez back to the cage. Scissorhands follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez shoots in but Scissorhands avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scissorhands dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Scissorhands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scissorhands, as that shot connected.
A big left from Lopez misses. #CL#
Scissorhands takes the fight into the clinch.
Scissorhands lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Scissorhands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Scissorhands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands lands a right hand.
Scissorhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with some punches.
#BC#
Scissorhands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scissorhands avoids it really well and circles away.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scissorhands leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edward Scissorhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Scissorhands tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands scores with a leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the head.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Scissorhands stuffs the takedown.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scissorhands won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissorhands manages to get back to half guard.
Lopez controlling the action here.
Scissorhands is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Scissorhands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Scissorhands moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scissorhands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Scissorhands throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lopez escapes and throws Scissorhands's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scissorhands, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scissorhands is trying to get back to half guard.
Scissorhands is not content to let Lopez control the position. #SUB2#
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lopez trying to control the action but Scissorhands is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Scissorhands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it.
Scissorhands clobbers Lopez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Scissorhands as Lopez shoots in.#T1#
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Scissorhands slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scissorhands sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edward Scissorhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
That kick from Scissorhands tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Scissorhands misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Scissorhands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Scissorhands looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopez passes into side control.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scissorhands is trying to improve his position.
Lopez controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Lopez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scissorhands has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lopez but great work by Scissorhands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is not content to let Scissorhands control the position. #T3#
Lopez wants to control but Scissorhands postures up.
Pedro Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez is trying to escape the position but Scissorhands is controlling the position.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scissorhands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Scissorhands decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Scissorhands lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scissorhands trying to hold on to Lopez's head to control him but Lopez postures up.
#SUB2#
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scissorhands is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Scissorhands trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Scissorhands showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scissorhands, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Pedro Lopez was interviewed post fight and said 'No vittu!'.
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Event:
Ascension - 2
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Monteban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monteban tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Monteban moved out of range nicely.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monteban wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez moves out of range as Monteban strikes.
Nice defenses there by Monteban.
Monteban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monteban digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Monteban slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monteban has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Monteban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monteban counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Lopez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lopez misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez throws a body punch but Monteban moves out of range.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Monteban has a takedown stuffed.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monteban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Lopez throws a hook but Monteban blocks it.
Lopez misses with a hook. Monteban ducked under it nicely.
Monteban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Monteban counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez throws a hook but Monteban blocks it.
Lopez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monteban. That one must have hurt.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monteban lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Monteban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.#T2#
Lopez lands a lovely overhand right.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez moves forwards but Monteban connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Monteban counters with a left to the body.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monteban.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monteban.
Monteban throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Monteban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monteban lands with a cross.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Monteban ducks down to avoid it.
Monteban slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monteban's corner calls for a 1-2. Monteban obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Monteban sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monteban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monteban sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Monteban.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Monteban counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Monteban sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monteban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Monteban keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Monteban throws an off balance right hand
letting Lopez counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Monteban gets a clinch.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Monteban lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #BC2#
Monteban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monteban throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez misses the jab.
Monteban moves out of range of the strikes.
Monteban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monteban is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Monteban's leg but Monteban calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Monteban stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monteban misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Monteban there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Monteban moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Monteban.
Lopez takes a swing at Monteban's ribcage but misses.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Monteban to counter with a crisp jab.
Monteban scores with a punch to the head.
Monteban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monteban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez throws a body punch but Monteban moves out of range.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Monteban.
Monteban fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Monteban appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monteban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Monteban will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monteban.
A little jabbing left from Monteban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and Monteban counters with a nice uppercut.
Monteban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez swings for the body but Monteban moves out of range.
Monteban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lopez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Lopez.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monteban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Monteban shakes it off.
Monteban works over Lopez's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Monteban misses.
Monteban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteban.
Monteban lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Monteban slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
#T1#
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Monteban to counter with a crisp jab.
Monteban feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lopezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monteban lands a nice shot to the body.
Monteban lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monteban under the eye.
Monteban chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Monteban.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monteban.
Monteban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monteban staying out of range there.
Monteban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monteban. Monteban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Monteban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pedro Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Monteban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Monteban throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Monteban.
Monteban throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monteban under the eye.
Ricardo Monteban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Monteban misses.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Monteban to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monteban jabs Lopez right on the nose. Lopez blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.#CL2#
Monteban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Monteban is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Monteban on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monteban.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monteban.
Monteban taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lopez scores with a shot to the side of Monteban's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monteban is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Monteban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez wants to break free but Monteban has control.
Monteban scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Monteban is trying to stall.
Monteban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Monteban struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Lopez.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Monteban makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monteban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monteban digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monteban is leaning against Lopez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Monteban is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Monteban continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Monteban manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Monteban.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Monteban throws out a counter right but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monteban throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Monteban has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monteban there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monteban slips under a jab.
A big right from Monteban misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Monteban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Monteban moved out of range nicely.
Monteban scores with a body shot.
Monteban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopez under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Monteban.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monteban's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monteban duly obliges.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Monteban throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monteban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Monteban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Monteban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Monteban.
Monteban misses with a body shot.
Lopez misses the jab.#T1#
Monteban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Monteban slips a jab from Lopez.
Monteban dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Monteban dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Monteban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Monteban releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Lopez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lopez.
Monteban looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Monteban takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez misses the jab.
Monteban changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monteban misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monteban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Monteban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez takes a swing at Monteban's ribcage but misses.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monteban counters with an outside leg kick.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monteban at a distance.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Monteban avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Monteban throws a front kick that sends Lopez stumbling back into the cage.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
and Monteban counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Monteban clinches up against the cage.
Ricardo Monteban seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monteban gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Monteban is pushing Lopez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Monteban can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Monteban is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lopez is keeping busy.
Monteban blocking some punches.
Monteban lands an uppercut.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ricardo Monteban is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez lands a body punch.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Monteban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Monteban lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Monteban connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Monteban is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monteban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monteban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monteban scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Monteban slips the punch.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Monteban moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monteban's head.
Monteban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monteban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monteban connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez misses with a right hand
and Monteban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Monteban does it's job there.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Monteban.
Well Monteban 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Monteban!
An out of breath Ricardo Monteban thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pedro Lopez spoke after the fight, saying 'No vittu!'.
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Event:
EPL Semi Final
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keosayan sprawls well. Keosayan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan slips a jab from Lopez.
Keosayan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Keosayan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Keosayan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Keosayan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keosayan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keosayan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keosayan is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lopez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keosayan throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez is looking to wear down Keosayan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a front kick.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Keosayan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lopez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keosayan doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Lopez.
Keosayan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lopez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Keosayan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lopez's guard! Nice work there by Keosayan!
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there. #T2#
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Keosayan passes Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lopez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Keosayan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Lopez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lopez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lopez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Lopez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Keosayan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lopez's guard! Nice work there by Keosayan!
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Keosayan passes into half guard. #T4#
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keosayan is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Keosayan can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Keosayan wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Keosayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lopez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lopez's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez trying to control the position but Keosayan manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Keosayan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lopez trying to control but not successfully.
Keosayan connects with a big shot to the side of Lopez's head.
#SUB2#
Lopez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Keosayan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lopez covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lopez is covering up but some of the strikes from Keosayan are getting through and doing damage.
#T6#
Lopez is really stuck here.
Keosayan is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lopez up.
Keosayan avoiding Lopez 's attempts to control his hands.
Keosayan is trying to stick to Lopez's back but Lopez is turning into Keosayan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Keosayan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lopez.#SUB#
Lopez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keosayan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keosayan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keosayan! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Keosayan working away.#T7#
Lopez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keosayan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
Keosayan is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Keosayan slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Keosayan wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Lopez is positioning himself well to prevent Keosayan advancing to mount.
Keosayan is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Keosayan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Keosayan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lopez is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Lopez is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Keosayan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keosayan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Keosayan sprawls well.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Keosayan.
Keosayan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keosayan cracks Lopez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lopez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keosayan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keosayan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keosayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg 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!#SUB#
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keosayan 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
An out of breath Sergey Keosayan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pedro Lopez spoke after the fight, saying 'No vittu!'.
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Event:
EPL Quarter Final
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Del Toro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Del Toro gets caught flat footed, as Lopez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lopez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Del Toro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lopez, into his guard. #REVR#
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Del Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Del Toro won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Toro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez trying to control the position.
#T1#
Del Toro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Del Toro is proving a slippery customer.
Del Toro stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Del Toro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Del Toro postures up.
Del Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Del Toro trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Del Toro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Del Toro trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Del Toro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Del Toro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Del Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Del Toro with a nice head shot there.
Del Toro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Toro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lopez wants to control the position but Del Toro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Del Toro has control of the leg.
Del Toro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Del Toro has control of the leg.
Del Toro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Del Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Del Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Del Toro trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Del Toro jumps into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
Del Toro working away.
Del Toro is chipping away with strikes.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez tries to buck Del Toro off but Del Toro is having none of it.
Lopez is trying to control Del Toro's posture but Del Toro avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lopez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lopez sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Toro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Toro's back!#SUB2#
Lopez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Del Toro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Del Toro for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Del Toro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Lopez working for a choke but Del Toro is defending well. #SUB2#
Del Toro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lopez's arms. #T6##SUB2#
Del Toro won't enjoy being in this position. Lopez looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Del Toro is tapping - it's over boys! Lopez picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Lopez!
Pedro Lopez made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 10
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Koch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Koch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Koch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez takes a swing at Koch's ribcage but misses.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Koch.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Koch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koch avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab lands there for Koch.
A punch combination from Lopez misses. #T1#
Lopez thuds a left hand into Koch's body.
Lopez with a jab.
Jacob Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez shoots for a takedown but Koch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Koch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Koch is just out of range.
Koch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lopez shoots in but Koch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacob Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Koch tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koch.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Koch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koch was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Danga de danga de dang - Lopez scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koch scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Koch slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
#CL#
Koch darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Koch throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
A head punch on the inside from Koch fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koch.
A short left from Koch.
Koch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez works on Koch's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Koch breaks from the clinch.
Lopez throws a combination that misses
and Koch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koch tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Koch, which made it look bad.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez misses with a left hand
and Koch counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Koch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koch rather than just go for the knockout.
Koch misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Koch is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Koch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koch motions for Lopez to come forward. Koch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koch avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Koch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koch cracks the inside of Lopez's front leg.
Koch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Koch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Koch slips the punch.
Lopez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Lopez tests Koch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Koch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lopez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lopez moves out of range as Koch strikes.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koch scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Koch.
Koch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koch throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T5#
Koch throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopez's head backwards.
Koch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koch.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Koch's ribs.
Koch throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Koch dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Koch throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Lopez lunges at Koch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koch's hand.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Koch slips the punch.
Koch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T6#
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!
Lopez with a hook.
Koch lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koch. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Koch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Koch sprawls well.
Lopez looks winded!
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Koch both land. Nice combination.
Lopez misses with a hook. Koch ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Lopez 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T7##TD2#
Lopez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koch to the ground. Lopez is now in Koch's guard.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Koch.
Koch trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koch controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself. #SUB2#
Lopez has gone for a leg lock! Koch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lopez's guard.#REVR#
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Lopez looking to control but Koch passes into half guard.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Koch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koch not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lopez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Koch. Oh but Lopez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Koch goes limp - he's gone! Lopez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pedro Lopez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pedro Lopez made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 9
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez slips a straight right by Centino.
The crowd cheers as Centino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Centino.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Centino working aggressively here.
Centino gets underhooks to prevent Lopez's takedown attempt.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Centino gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Centino misses with the head strike.
Centino scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Lopez has been cut.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Centino working aggressively here.
Lopez tries to stall but Centino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Centino.
Centino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Centino holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Centino working aggressively here.
Centino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Centino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arthur Centino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Centino controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Centino wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
#T2#
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Centino is defending the position.
Lopez not doing much here.
Centino trying to control here.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Centino is working away.
Centino wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Lopez trying to control the action but Centino is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Lopez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lopez controlling from the top position.
Centino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez passes Centino's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Centino defends it well. #SUB#
Centino is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
Centino wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
#T5#
Centino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Centino is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
Centino is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Centino lands a slapping body shot.
Centino scores with a jab.#T6#
Centino scores with a hook.
Lopez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Centino. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Centino has managed to clinch.
Centino swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Centino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Centino has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Centino working aggressively here.
Centino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Centino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Centino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Centino has the dominant position.
Centino misses with a punch on the inside.
Centino misses with some punches.
Centino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Lopez successfully pulls guard.
#T7#
Centino preventing the sweep.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Centino from controlling successfully.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lopez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Centino stacks Lopez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Centino!
Lopez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Centino's best efforts.
Centino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
Centino controlling the action here.
Lopez is doing well to control the position and prevent Centino from advancing to side control.
Centino is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lopez wants to control but Centino is keeping busy.
#T9#
Centino is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Centino lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez's head back.
Centino cracks Lopez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Centino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Lopez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Centino to the mat! Centino manages to get full guard.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Centino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Centino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Centino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 9:10
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Centino!
An out of breath Arthur Centino thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pedro Lopez was interviewed post fight and said 'No vittu!'.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 8
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Lopez rushes Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lopez is trying to trip Jokinen. He has hold of a leg but Jokinen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lopez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lopez won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Lopez trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jokinen is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Lopez seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
Lopez content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Jokinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Jokinen tries to keep at a distance but Lopez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Lopez drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Lopez has Jokinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jokinen trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
Jokinen postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow. #SUB#
Jokinen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lopez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jokinen is looking to defend but Lopez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jokinen! Lopez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jokinen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Lopez!
Pedro Lopez made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 7
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lopez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hopkins tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Lopez works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hopkins blocks a jab.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a low kick, right behind Lopez 's knee.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez feints the counter takedown.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez clobbers Hopkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
It looked like Hopkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Hopkins thows a body kick. Lopez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Lopez throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
As Lopez backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Hopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vinny Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.#T3#
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Lopez wants a takedown.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land. #T4#
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins trying to control the position but instead, Lopez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopkins into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
#TD2#
Lopez has picked Hopkins up - he's going for a ride! Lopez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
Hopkins is trying to stand back up but Lopez is controlling him
#T5#
Hopkins won't allow Lopez to pass to mount. #ES#
Hopkins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lopez misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Hopkins has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T6#
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopkins smiles and moves away.
Lopez throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good low kick that Lopez was not able to check.
Lopez throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Hopkins scores with a four punch combination!
Hopkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T7#
Hopkins jabs Lopez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopez throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Lopez.
A big left from Lopez misses.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Vinny Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Lopez gets the takedown into side control.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.
Lopez trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away. #SUB2#
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8#
Hopkins tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hopkins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T9##ES#
Hopkins throws Lopez to one side and escapes!
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Lopez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a solid body kick.
Lopez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hopkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lopez lands a jab.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
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 Vinny Hopkins.
I think Hopkins 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
Post fight, an emotional Vinny Hopkins said 'Step down kid. Welcome to my show..'.
The defeated Pedro Lopez had this to say: 'No vittu!'.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 6
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Smoochie Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Smoochie Wallace has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lopez is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Lopez has clasped his hands together around Smoochie Wallace's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lopez swings around for an armbar but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lopez's guard.#SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smoochie Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lopez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smoochie Wallace wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez managing to control the position.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smoochie Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
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.
Lopez controls Smoochie Wallace momentarily but Smoochie Wallace frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoochie Wallace won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Smoochie Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Smoochie Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Smoochie Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Lopez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Lopez trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
Lopez postures up.
#SUB#
Lopez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smoochie Wallace looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smoochie Wallace looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smoochie Wallace! #REVB##T4#
Smoochie Wallace throws a strike aimed at the side of Lopez's head but Lopez avoids it well.
What's Lopez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Lopez is looking to regain half guard here but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
Smoochie Wallace lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lopez taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T5#
Lopez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smoochie Wallace is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lopez is in a horrible position here. Smoochie Wallace smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smoochie Wallace has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lopez's face.
Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
Smoochie Wallace lands a big shot there that rocks Lopez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smoochie Wallace controlling his opponent.
Lopez wants to hold on but Smoochie Wallace pushes him away.#T6#
Lopez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lopez is not content to let Smoochie Wallace control the position.
Smoochie Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Lopez is pressing down on Smoochie Wallace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lopez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smoochie Wallace lands a couple of digs.#T7#
Smoochie Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smoochie Wallace controls the pace.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lopez pulls Smoochie Wallace in close to his closed guard and prevents Smoochie Wallace from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T8#
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.#SUB#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smoochie Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Smoochie Wallace with a nice head shot there.
Lopez trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Smoochie Wallace stands up and waves to Lopez to follow him.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Smoochie Wallace appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Smoochie Wallace didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Smoochie Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smoochie Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopez is trying to drag Smoochie Wallace to the mat but Smoochie Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T9#
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace is pressed up against the cage. Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smoochie Wallace down to the mat. Smoochie Wallace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoochie Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range. #CL2#
Smoochie Wallace darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Smoochie Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smoochie Wallace pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smoochie Wallace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
Our winner, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace, 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.
Pedro Lopez was interviewed post fight and said 'No vittu!'.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 5
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez misses with a hook
and Teitsi counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Teitsi moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Lopez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Teitsi's half guard.
Teitsi is not content to let Lopez control the position.#SUB#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but Teitsi is defending well.
#SUB#
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Teitsi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez.
Teitsi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teitsi defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Teitsi defends the submission attempt.
Lopez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Lopez trying to work for an americana but Teitsi has managed to regain full guard.
Lopez trying to control but Teitsi is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teitsi keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez won't allow Teitsi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lopez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Teitsi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopez has Teitsi in his guard.#REVB#
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teitsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teitsi defends it easily.
Teitsi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lopez has an active guard here but Teitsi has managed to pass into half guard.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Teitsi.
Teitsi wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
Teitsi working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez tries to roll over but Teitsi keeps him under control.#T4#
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.
Teitsi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
Teitsi throws a strike but Lopez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Teitsi content to stall in guard here.
Teitsi throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Teitsi trying to control but Lopez postures up.
#T5##SUB#
Lopez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Teitsi is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
Teitsi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lopez won't allow Teitsi to sweep him here.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teitsi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Teitsi keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teitsi keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Teitsi is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Lopez has gone for a leg lock! Teitsi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lopez's guard.#REVB#
Teitsi is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lopez looking for subs off his back but Teitsi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Teitsi is just content to waste time from the top position. Lopez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Teitsi throws a strike but Lopez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Teitsi wants to sweep but no luck.
Teitsi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard. #REVB#
Teitsi postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Teitsi with a nice head shot there.
Teitsi throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teitsi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Teitsi wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. #SUB#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teitsi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teitsi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez pulls Teitsi in close to his closed guard and prevents Teitsi from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teitsi passes into half guard.
Teitsi misses with a head shot. Lopez uses the momentum to regain guard. #T9##SUB#
Lopez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Teitsi has picked Lopez up and slammed him! Lopez can't keep hold of the triangle and Teitsi manages to pass to side control!
Lopez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Teitsi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well. #SUB#
Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teitsi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teitsi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matti Teitsi.
I think Teitsi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pedro Lopez!
Pedro Lopez took some time post fight to say the following; 'Always go full retard!'.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 4
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Bronson lands.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
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!
Bronson thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Lopez has been cut.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been informed that Bronson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lopez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson throws a big counter head kick but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez tries to counter with a takedown but Bronson is quick to defend against it.
Lopez has been working on his balance at Bellator in Machina ($500), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bronson.
Lopez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronson throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Lopez scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Bronson lands a left and a right that send Lopez crashing to the mat, dazed. Bronson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Lopez up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bronson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Lopez's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bronson!
A relieved looking Charles Bronson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Pedro Lopez spoke after the fight, saying 'Never go full retard, man!'.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 3
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Dekkers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez throws a hook but Dekkers avoids it easily.
Lopez works Dekkers's body with a nice hook.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Dekkers avoids nicely.
Dekkers tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lopez cracks Dekkers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lopez cracks Dekkers with an open hand slap.
Dekkers tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Dekkers throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Dekkers's shoulder, as Dekkers tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dekkers manages to avoid it.
Dekkers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dekkers misses with a low kick.
Lopez tries to counter with a takedown but Dekkers is quick to defend against it.
A lazy body kick from Dekkers
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Dekkers moves out of range. #T1#
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dekkers throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Bas Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Lopez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dekkers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dekkers tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lopez seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Dekkers defends it.
Lopez prevents Dekkers from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Lopez is working for an americana but Dekkers has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lopez was thinking about the submission.
Dekkers trying to control the position.
Dekkers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Dekkers tries to pass. #SUB#
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Dekkers defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Dekkers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Dekkers is fighting to break Lopez's control of his arms but Lopez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dekkers being controlled here momentarily.
Dekkers stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Dekkers content to stall in guard here.
Dekkers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Dekkers misses #TD#
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T5##SUB#
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez trying to control the action but Dekkers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Dekkers defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura but Dekkers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopez to get the leverage.
Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Dekkers is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Dekkers is defending the position. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez wants to control but Dekkers is keeping him busy.
Dekkers is controlling Lopez's trapped leg to prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
Lopez is looking to stall here but Dekkers recovers full guard.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dekkers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez advances to half guard.
Lopez prevents Dekkers from improving his position.#T7##SUB#
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
Dekkers is positioning himself well to prevent Lopez advancing to mount. #SUB#
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lopez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dekkers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lopez has cracked it and Dekkers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Lopez!
Pedro Lopez gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 2
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Del Toro moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Toro tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Toro tries to counter by clinching up but Lopez breaks away and moves out of range.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Del Toro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Del Toro scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Del Toro instigates a clinch.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez stalling against the cage.
Del Toro has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Toro.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Del Toro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lopez goes for a takedown attempt but Del Toro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Del Toro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Toro.
Del Toro throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Del Toro defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez blocks the body kick.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ernesto Del Toro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Del Toro tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Toro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Toro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopez connects with a single shot there.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Toro throws a low kick but Lopez avoids it.#TD2#
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into Del Toro's guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Del Toro keeps moving.
Del Toro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Del Toro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lopez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Toro dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Toro is aware though and is defending well.
Del Toro stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Del Toro throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely. #T3#
Del Toro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Del Toro tries to pass.
Del Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez looking to control.
#SUB2#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Toro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Toro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Toro is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Del Toro postures up.
#SUB2#
Del Toro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Toro.
Del Toro trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lopez has his foot on Del Toro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Toro works his way back into a safe position though.
Lopez is trying to keep Del Toro in close.
Del Toro landing with the ground and pound. #T5#
Del Toro trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Del Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Del Toro.
Lopez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lopez slips a jab from Del Toro.
That kick from Del Toro tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T6#
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Toro.
A jab lands there for Lopez.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Toro.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Del Toro, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Del Toro against the cage but Del Toro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Del Toro looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Del Toro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Del Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Toro moves away.
Del Toro is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Toro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Del Toro moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Del Toro misses its target.#T7#
Del Toro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Del Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Toro.
Del Toro staying out of range there.
Del Toro moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Del Toro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Del Toro moves out of range.
Lopez throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Del Toro drives through and clinches with Lopez against the cage.
#TD2#
Lopez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Del Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lopez is working for a kimura but Del Toro is defending it quite comfortably.
Del Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Del Toro.#T8#
Del Toro pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Del Toro keeps moving.
Del Toro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Del Toro keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Del Toro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9##SUB#
Del Toro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lopez has gone for a leg lock! Del Toro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lopez's guard.#REVR#
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lopez!
Pedro Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 1
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Zsasz misses its intended target.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Zsasz.
Zsasz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Victor Zsasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsasz misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsasz.
Zsasz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsasz looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Lopez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zsasz controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zsasz is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up. #T1#
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zsasz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lopez 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zsasz walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zsasz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
That kick from Zsasz tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zsasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zsasz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zsasz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsasz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zsasz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Zsasz.
A low kick from Zsasz misses #TD2#
and Lopez counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Zsasz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Zsasz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez slips under a jab from Zsasz.#T3#
Zsasz misses with a head kick.
Zsasz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsasz throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsasz.
Zsasz staying out of range there.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zsasz looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Zsasz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsasz.
Zsasz thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Zsasz misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Lopez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lopez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsasz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez won't allow Zsasz to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lopez wants to control from the top but Zsasz keeps moving.
Lopez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zsasz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lopez trying to control but Zsasz is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T5##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopez slips a straight right by Zsasz.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zsasz throws a body kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Victor Zsasz has been cut.
Zsasz misses the shot to the body.
Zsasz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsasz misses with a jab to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Zsasz is looking to score with low kicks.
Zsasz is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Zsasz lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Zsasz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zsasz moves away from the strike by Lopez. #T6#
Lopez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zsasz, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsasz.
Zsasz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Zsasz misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Zsasz manages to break the clinch.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Zsasz seems unphased.
Zsasz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsasz throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Zsasz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Zsasz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Zsasz ducks down to avoid it.
Zsasz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Zsasz saw that one coming.#T7#
Zsasz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zsasz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsasz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zsasz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Lopez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Zsasz misses its intended target.
Lopez slips under a jab from Zsasz.
Lopez throws a hook but Zsasz blocks it.
A head kick by Zsasz misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
#T8#
Zsasz misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsasz scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Zsasz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Lopez gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lopez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zsasz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lopez's guard! Nice work there by Zsasz! #T9#
Zsasz wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zsasz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Zsasz defends easily.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zsasz's guard. #REVB#
Lopez passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Zsasz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsasz 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Zsasz!
Victor Zsasz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SP ICON Adams V Jangles
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Lopez.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopez.
Balor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Balor lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Balor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Balor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Balor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balor wants to get back to his feet but Lopez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lopez wants to control but Balor is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lopez tries for a kimura but Balor is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lopez off and has taken his back!#T2#
Balor has the hooks in. Lopez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Lopez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Balor avoiding Lopez 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Balor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lopez is defending well though. Balor let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balor tries to keep control of the position but Lopez is staying busy.#T3#
Lopez trying to control the hands but Balor won't let him.
Lopez breaks Balor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Balor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard. #REVR#
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balor controls the pace.
Balor wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Balor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Balor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Balor wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
Balor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balor lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Lopez is not content to let Balor control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balor lands a nice short elbow.
Balor is looking to advance position but Lopez won't allow it.
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 Finn Balor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Balor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Balor works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Balor walks into a jab.
Lopez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Balor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez with a nice cross.
Balor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balor wants it to stay on the feet.
Balor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balor throws out the jab.
Balor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balor stuffs the takedown.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Balor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Balor.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Balor takes one to the chin there.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balor. #T1#
Balor scores with a spinning back kick!
Lopez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balor defends well and Lopez ends up having to push Balor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finn Balor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Balor scores with a nice body kick.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balor's head.
Nice body kick there by Balor.
Lopez misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Balor shows good takedown defense.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Balor throws a head kick that half lands.
Balor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Balor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balor throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Balor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Balor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balor.
Balor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Balor.
Balor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopez.#T2#
Balor feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Balor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Balor scores with a kick to the body.
Lopez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Balor.
Balor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopez.
Balor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Finn Balor is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Balor is out of range.
Lopez takes a swing at Balor's ribcage but misses.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Balor.
Balor scores with a push kick.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balor.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balor.
Balor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balor.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Balor thuds his shin into the meat of Lopez's side.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lopez just manages to avoid it.
Balor throws a shot to the body.
Balor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balor.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balor looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Balor sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Balor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Balor misses with a body shot.
Balor tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Lopez.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balor, right into the meat.
Balor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Balor slams his shin into Lopez's torso.
Lopez tries to move into range but Balor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Balor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
A shot to the body from Lopez misses
and Balor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balor throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Balor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balor digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Balor scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balor.
Balor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopez tests Balor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Balor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez misses with the combination.
#T1#
Balor slips under a jab from Lopez.
Balor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Lopez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balor on the side of the head.
Balor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez throws a right hand that Balor ducks under and follows up with a left that Balor also avoids with ease.
Balor connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balor walks into a jab.
Balor just misses with a punch to the body.
Balor scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez throws a body punch but Balor moves out of range.
Balor throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Finn Balor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balor is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Balor circles away and we're back to standing.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Balor connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Balor.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopez.
Balor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balor.
Lopez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Balor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lopez really felt that one!
Balor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
and Balor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balor slips under a jab from Lopez.
Balor staying out of range there.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Balor counter with a right hand. #T3#
Good leg kick by Balor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Balor counters with a thumping low kick.
Finn Balor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Balor misses with a series of wild punches.
Finn Balor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Balor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBalor.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Balor is out of range.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Balor counters with a nice body kick.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Balor counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balor scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Nice shot by Balor.
Balor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balor, right into the meat.
Balor slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Balor moved out of range nicely.
Balor throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Lopez.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Balor avoids them all with ease.
Balor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balor pushes Lopez away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Balor there.
Balor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
Lopez lands with a hook. Balor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Balor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Balor!
Finn Balor got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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