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Event:
IXF XXIV
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1# Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Damien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# Damien closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard. Damien sitting and controlling from the half guard. Lopez is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Damien 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. Damien wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well. #SUB# Damien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Damien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Damien wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well. Damien 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. Damien controlling the action here. Damien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Lopez is looking to control Damien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?#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.#SUB# Damien is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work. Lopez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Damien is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer. Damien is really struggling to control Lopez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Damien seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lopez is trying to stand back up but Damien is controlling him
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Damien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3# Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD# and Damien counters with a takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lopez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Damien is staying active.#SUB# Damien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Damien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well. Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Damien is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopez has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB# Damien tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Damien has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Damien tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Damien has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Damien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Damien dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Damien drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away. Nice body kick there by Lopez. Lopez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Damien does a little dance to reset his feet. Damien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
#TD# Damien drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Damien is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Damien is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Damien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB# Damien is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lopez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Damien gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lopez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Damien lets go of the hold and Lopez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Damien! Jake Damien retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
IXF XVII
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1# Lopez works Wei's body with a nice hook. Wei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely. Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Wei. Wei gets slowly back to his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target. Lopez stuns Wei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wei scores with a jab. Lopez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Zhang Wei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Lopez. As Wei looks to move away, Lopez throws a big counter combo but Wei just gets out of the way. Lopez 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. Juanma Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Wei. Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wei with a poor takedown and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wei looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well. Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# Wei goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward. Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Wei's head. Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wei at a distance.
Wei throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand. Juanma Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lopez throws a head kick that Wei semi-blocks.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lopez digs a good body shot into Wei's ribs. Wei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wei looks winded! Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wei blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Lopez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wei back to the cage. Lopez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lopez feints a jab promting Wei to slip. Lopez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Wei is rocked!#T2# Lopez catches Wei with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Wei forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juanma Lopez! Juanma 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1# Jokic slips a straight right by Lopez. Lopez throws an off balance right hand
and Jokic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lopez throws a hook but Jokic avoids it easily. Lopez throws a big shot that misses. Jokic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopez manages to circle out of the way. Jokic connects with a jab. Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokic is looking to counter punch. A punch lands to the side of Lopez 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Jokic's leg but Jokic calmly moves out of range. Jokic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jokic works the jab nicely. Jokic lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.#T1# Jokic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopez. Lopez circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A shot to the body from Jokic misses and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there. Lopez lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokic off the cage and back into range. Lopez thuds his right hand into Jokic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Lopez moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jokic blocks it with crossed arms. Jokic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow. #T2# Lopez slowing the pace effectively. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jokic looking to slow down the pace here. Lopez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lopez stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lopez goes for a takedown attempt but Jokic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jokic lands a body shot.
Jokic throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range. #T3# Jokic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokic scores with a jab to the body. Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A swing and a miss from Lopez. Lopez looks to land a left hand but Jokic moved out of range nicely. Jokic attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away. Lopez misses with a leg kick enabling Jokic to counter with a crisp jab. Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow. Juanma Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lopez lands a jab to the nose. Jokic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lopez 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. Jokic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lopez.#T4# Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2# Lopez forces Jokic back against the cage and clinches. Lopez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jokic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jokic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lopez up against the cage. Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Lopez to work.
Jokic blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanma Lopez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Jokic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juanma Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Lopez. Jokic ducks under a wild hook from Lopez. Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2# Lopez has managed to clinch.
Jokic is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position. Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Lopez. Lopez scores with a knee to the head.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jokic takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Jokic is rocked! Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Lopez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jokic is defending well for now. Oh Jokic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jokic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jokic seems to have got his legs back now. Lopez stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jokic pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Jokic in a clinch.
#T2# Lopez wants a takedown.
Drago Jokic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanma Lopez. Lopez has Jokic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jokic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch. Lopez prevents a body shot from Jokic. Lopez tries to pull guard but Jokic holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jokic takes a knee to the side of the body. Lopez throws a head punch that misses. Jokic is looking to control Lopez's arms but Lopez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jokic has his back to the cage. Lopez lands a nice uppercut. Juanma Lopez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lopez pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3# Lopez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lopez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
Lopez stalls. Jokic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jokic trying to control the position but instead, Lopez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jokic into the cage.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Lopez is stalling here.
Lopez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jokic up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juanma Lopez. Lopez misses with a low kick. Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jokic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez. Lopez throws a right and a left that Jokic avoids nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokic throws out the jab. #CL2# Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanma Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# A nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokic throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lopez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jokic. Jokic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jokic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokic sets himself, and Lopez steps forward looking for the clinch! Jokic avoids it this time. A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Jokic does a little dance to reset his feet. Jokic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokic. Jokic works the jab nicely. Jokic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1# Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez 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 Jokic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Lopez scores with a jab. Lopez misses with an uppercut. Jokic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jokic misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses. Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Jokic's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokic tries to avoid it. Jokic looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.#CL2# Lopez clinches up with Jokic and pushes 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! Jokic blocks the elbow strike.
Lopez is looking for a takedown. Lopez taking a breather. The referee calls for Lopez to work.
Jokic stops a takedown attempt from Lopez.
#T3# Lopez lands a nice uppercut. Lopez lands an elbow inside that Jokic shrugs off. Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Jokic blocks with his arms.
Lopez pushes Jokic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Jokic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Drago Jokic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanma Lopez. Lopez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jokic prevents it.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jokic avoiding damage as Lopez throws knees to the body.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch. Juanma Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jokic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4# Jokic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short right from Lopez. Lopez stalling against the cage.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Juanma Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lopez 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanma Lopez! Juanma Lopez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2021 |
#R1# Sanderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanderson.#TD2# Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2# Sanderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lopez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lopez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Lopez won't allow Sanderson to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanderson trying to strike off his back.
Sanderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lopez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Sanderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanderson wants to sweep but no luck. Lopez content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Sanderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sanderson is pulling down on Lopez's head. It's preventing any offense from Lopez, at least for the moment. Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanderson holds on and takes a little breather. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2# Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Sanderson wants to sweep but no luck. Lopez postures up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Sanderson with a poor takedown and Lopez counters with a leg kick. Juanma Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cael Sanderson. No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanderson. Lopez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanderson just manages to avoid it. Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Sanderson pushes him off.#TD2# Sanderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sanderson is trying to ground and pound but Lopez uses the momentary lack of control by Sanderson to regain half guard. #SUB2# Sanderson seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Sanderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4# Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sanderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working. Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanderson on the ground.#SUB2# Sanderson is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juanma Lopez will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Sanderson misses with a takedown #CL# and Lopez moves into the clinch. Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sanderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sanderson dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.
Sanderson tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Lopez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Lopez lands a right hand. Lopez lands with a left to the head. Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut. Sanderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Juanma Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cael Sanderson. Sanderson misses with a takedown attempt and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut. Cael Sanderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD# Lopez steps into range and cracks Sanderson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Sanderson flops backwards and Lopez dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Sanderson is rocked! Lopez wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving. Sanderson is still in real trouble! Can Lopez finish him?#T1# Sanderson being controlled here, momentarily. Sanderson seems to have recovered his senses. Sanderson is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture. Sanderson wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment. Sanderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2# Sanderson is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#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. Sanderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sanderson fails with the takedown and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sanderson blocks a leg kick. Sanderson with a lazy takedown attempt and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lopez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanderson. That did some damage! Sanderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Juanma Lopez is winning the standup battle so far. Sanderson is breathing heavily. Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanderson can do to turn this around?#T3# Sanderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sanderson fails with the takedown and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanderson's head. Lopez is pawing at Sanderson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Sanderson's nose. Sanderson is badly hurt! Lopez pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Sanderson tries desperately to hold on but Lopez is relentless in his assault! As Sanderson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Lopez away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juanma Lopez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2021 |
#R1# Ee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ee somewhat. Ee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopez defends well and Ee ends up having to push Lopez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lopez feinted with a counter takedown. Ee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ee gets slowly back to his feet. Juanma Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Easy Ee.#CL# Lopez clinches up with Ee and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Lopez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1# Lopez connects with a big shot to the side of Ee's head.
Lopez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB# Lopez is cranking Ee's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ee! He's tightened the choke and Ee is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juanma Lopez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1# Bulay lands a right hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bulay. #CUT#It looks like Juanma Lopez has been cut. Bulay keeps the fight on the outside. Bulay throws a big counter combination but Lopez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lopez looks for the body kick but Bulay saw that one coming. Bulay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bulay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Lopez wants the takedown. Bulay is fighting it off but Lopez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bulay's guard against the cage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bulay is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up. Bulay keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully. Lopez preventing the sweep. #T1# Lopez throws a big elbow that misses. Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bulay is looking to sweep but instead, Lopez has passed into half guard.
Lopez is thwarting Bulay's attempts to control the position. Lopez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lopez throwing shots but Bulay is blocking nicely. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lopez is keen to just control but Bulay is a slippery customer. Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bulay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. 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. Bulay throws a body kick that misses and Bulay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bulay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Bulay shoots in. Bulay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.#CL2# Lopez has managed to clinch.
Bulay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lopez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bulay after a bit of a struggle. Lopez has Bulay pressed against the cage.
#T3# The referee is keeping an eye on Lopez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Lopez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Bulay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bulay. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bulay tries to circle away but Lopez has him pinned against the cage. Bulay throws an elbow that misses.
Bulay tries for a takedown but Lopez manages to get underhooks.
Bulay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopez is defending well. Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez. Bulay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.
Lopez looks to throw an elbow but misses. Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulay is trying to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling him.#T4# Bulay has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lopez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bulay's brow. A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2# Lopez is trying to trip Bulay. He has hold of a leg but Bulay is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lopez persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Bulay manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Lopez missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bulay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lopez's brow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bulay as Lopez tries to tie him up. Lopez is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lopez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanma Lopez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Juanma Lopez's cut. That's time! Bulay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Lopez closes the distance and pushes Bulay back into the cage. Bulay avoids a wild elbow strike from Lopez. Bulay is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bulay blocks an elbow strike. Lopez is trying to drag Bulay to the mat but Bulay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lopez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bulay's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bulay being controlled against the cage. Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bulay avoids it.#T1# Lopez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bulay blocks it with crossed arms. #TD# Bulay jumps guard and drags Lopez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bulay tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bulay is pulling down on Lopez's head. It's preventing any offense from Lopez, at least for the moment. Bulay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez. Lopez throws an elbow that misses. Bulay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Bulay!#REVR# Bulay trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #T2# Bulay wanted to stand there but Lopez had control of the position. #SUB2# Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bulay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lopez wants to control the position but Bulay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2# Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bulay pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Lopez looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Bulay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Bulay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Nice strikes from Bulay there. Bulay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lopez! Bulay trying to control but Lopez is having none of it. #T4# Lopez tries to lock up and control but Bulay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bulay tries to control but Lopez wriggling away. Bulay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bulay trying to control but Lopez is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bulay dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Juanma Lopez's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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# Lopez stuffs the takedown. Charlie Bulay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Bulay instigates a clinch. Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bulay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bulay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bulay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD# Bulay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopez uses from the top position. Bulay trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Bulay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bulay has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage. #T1# Lopez throwing strikes but missing. Lopez throws a big elbow that misses. Lopez throws a big right hand that misses. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Bulay blocks nicely. Lopez throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bulay tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance. Bulay stalks Lopez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopez's face. Lopez staggers backwards, shaken. Bulay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Bulay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away. Lopez wants to counter with a clinch but Bulay pushes him away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bulay. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bulay doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2# Lopez darts in and clinches Bulay up against the cage. Lopez throws an elbow but it misses.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulay. #T3# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lopez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bulay wants to stall.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulay tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the cage. Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bulay avoids it. Bulay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lopez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bulay.
Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bulay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4# 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. Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez slowing the pace effectively. Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bulay is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now. A bit of stalling here from Bulay.
Bulay letting Lopez take a breather here. Lopez works on Bulay's body with a couple of short punches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lopez trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight! Juanma 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanma Lopez! |
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Event:
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Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1# Lopez scores with the left hand. Kwong knows he should have avoided that one. Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kwong fails in his attempt to clinch. Lopez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Lopez is looking to land body kicks. It looked like Kwong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kwong throws a hook but Lopez blocks it. Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lopez looks for the body kick but Kwong saw that one coming. Kwong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lopez.#CL# Kwong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Kwong leaning his opponent against the cage. Kwong is struggling to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kwong is struggling to control the position. Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
#T1# Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Kwong avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage. Kwong lands a shoulder strike. Kwong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lopez up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Kwong scores with a nice short uppercut. Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lopez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lopez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lopez seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Kwong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kwong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong. Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kwong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lopez fails to land the takedown. Kwong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanma Lopez.#CL# Kwong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2# Kwong is pressed up against the cage. Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kwong down to the mat. Kwong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lopez on the wrong end of a nice hook. 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.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez. Lopez slips a straight right by Kwong. This has been an exciting period of action! Lopez throws a head kick but Kwong moves out of range.
Kwong wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range. Kwong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwong. Kwong darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kwong. Lopez takes one on the button. Lopez checks a low kick from Kwong. Lopez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL# Kwong closes the distance and clinches. Kwong lands a shoulder strike. Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Kwong lands with a light punch inside. Lopez looks winded! Kwong lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Lopez is rocked! Kwong lands a big right hand that drops Lopez! The killer instinct kicks in and Kwong finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kwong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwasi Kwong! Our winner, Kwasi Kwong, 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1# Dyson lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Juanma Lopez has been cut.#TD2# Lopez gets a double leg takedown into Dyson's guard. Lopez stands up over Dyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lopez scoring with punches to the head and body. Lopez landing with the ground and pound. Lopez content to stall in guard here. Lopez lands a couple of elbows. Dyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground. Lopez stops Dyson from standing up. My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Lopez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Lopez with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dyson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Dyson's legs - danger averted. Lopez stays in close to Dyson's body and controls the position. #T1# Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lopez is stalling in the full guard. Lopez working some strikes from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lopez distracts Dyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Dyson's brow. Lopez prevents Dyson from getting back to his feet. #SUB2# Lopez drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lopez seems to have locked his on tight now - Dyson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lopez, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juanma Lopez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei. Wei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Juanma Lopez has been cut. Lopez tries to clinch there but Wei circles away.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Wei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away. Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2# Lopez clinches up against the cage.#T1# Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lopez lands an elbow inside that Wei shrugs off. A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez. Wei tries for a takedown but Lopez manages to get underhooks.
#T2# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Wei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Wei blocks with his arms.
Wei being controlled against the cage.#T3# Wei prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei. Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4# Wei throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wei with a poor takedown and Lopez counters with a straight right hand. Wei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
Wei throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lopez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wei on the side of the head. Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick. A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanma Lopez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Juanma Lopez's cut. 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.#R2# Wei checks the leg kick. Wei misses the jab. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. That kick from Lopez tenderised Wei's leg. Wei is trying to keep his angry face on. Lopez with a jab. A left and a right from Lopez both land. Nice combination. A low kick lands for Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez. Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1# Wei throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily. Wei has a takedown stuffed. Lopez flicks out a counter leg kick but Wei steps away. Wei throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease. Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick. Lopez throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease. No joy there for Wei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2# Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wei throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely. Lopez slips under a jab. Wei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. An inside leg kick lands from Lopez. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD# and Wei counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard. Lopez wants to hit a sweep here but Wei passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lopez there! #T3# Wei scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopez?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wei cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wei looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wei is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
Wei controlling his opponent. #T4# Wei working the ground and pound effectively.
Lopez is working to get back to half guard.
Wei with the ground and pound from mount. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wei with the ground and pound from mount. Wei takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Wei looking to finish Lopez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lopez!#ROC#Lopez is rocked! Wei lands a big shot to the head and Lopez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zhang Wei! Zhang Wei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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