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Event:
UCF 7: Skwat v Gaspard
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Donk. Lopez catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopez lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Pepe Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Jab from Lopez.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sitsongrit. #T1#
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Lopez.
Sitsongrit has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.#ROC2#Lopez is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lopez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sitsongrit is unloading with more strikes now! Lopez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swag Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
RSE 48: Vengeance
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Bloominshine. Those never looked like landing.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bloominshine under the eye.
Bloominshine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bloominshine's head backwards.
Bloominshine misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Bloominshine's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bloominshine doesn't seem phased though.
Lopez motions for Bloominshine to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bloominshine appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bloominshine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloominshine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bloominshine connects with a looping right hand.
Bloominshine walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a jab.
Lopez lands with a cross.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bloominshine's head.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Bloominshine is rocked!
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Bloominshine.
Bloominshine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Bloominshine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloominshine throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bloominshine doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Lopez fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bloominshine to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bloominshine looks to clinch but Lopez throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bloominshine taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pepe Lopez!
Pepe Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Monte.
Del Monte blocks a jab.#CL#
Del Monte closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lopez takes an elbow to the temple.
Lopez taking a breather.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
I was talking to Del Monte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lopez takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Del Monte pulls guard effortlessly.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Del Monte being controlled here, momentarily.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Del Monte's brow. #SUB#
Del Monte pushes a forearm under Lopez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lopez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefano Del Monte! |
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Event:
RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronstedth.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kronstedth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kronstedth swinging wildly here.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Kronstedth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kronstedth connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Kronstedth 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 looks to throw the jab but Kronstedth is out of range.
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the head.
Kronstedth throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronstedth was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Kronstedth moves away and avoids it.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kronstedth does no damage. #T1#
Kronstedth misses with a looping left.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronstedth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Kronstedth does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kronstedth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronstedth throws out the jab.
Kronstedth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kronstedth throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Kronstedth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kronstedth misses.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez swings for the body but Kronstedth moves out of range.
Kronstedth throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronstedth.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kronstedth counters with a right hand to the body.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kronstedth throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Kronstedth throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kronstedth thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kronstedth throws a one two combo.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kronstedth at a distance.
Kronstedth throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Kronstedth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez slips under a jab from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kronstedth walks into a jab.
Kronstedth throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronstedth throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kronstedth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Kronstedth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronstedth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kronstedth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kronstedth swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Kronstedth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronstedth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lopez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kronstedth scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronstedth lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez throws a hook but Kronstedth avoids it easily.
Lopez is looking to wear down Kronstedth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez misses with a hook. Kronstedth ducked under it nicely.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kronstedth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronstedth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronstedth swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kronstedth misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Kronstedth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Kronstedth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frans Kronstedth 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.#R2#
A big right from Lopez misses.
Kronstedth looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez throws a hook but Kronstedth avoids it easily.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez moves forwards but Kronstedth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Lopez.
Lopez works Kronstedth's body with a nice hook.
Kronstedth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kronstedth throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kronstedth motions for Lopez to come forward. Kronstedth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronstedth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez defending well as Kronstedth loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Kronstedth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kronstedth scores with a hook.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Kronstedth swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronstedth connects with a body shot.
Lopez slips a jab from Kronstedth.
No joy there for Kronstedth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Kronstedth manages to avoid it.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronstedth.
Kronstedth misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Kronstedth throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kronstedth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kronstedth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronstedth is just out of range.
Kronstedth misses with a wild combination.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Kronstedth's ribs.
Pepe Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronstedth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Kronstedth thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kronstedth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kronstedth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kronstedth staying out of range there.
Kronstedth throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Lopez.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kronstedth.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kronstedth lands a jab-cross combination.
Kronstedth loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Kronstedth avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Kronstedth saw that one coming.
Kronstedth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Kronstedth misses.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kronstedth under the eye.#T3#
Kronstedth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Kronstedth misses its intended target.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Kronstedth loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronstedth misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Kronstedth.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronstedth moves away.
Kronstedth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kronstedth misses with a left hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronstedth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Kronstedth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kronstedth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Lopez scores with a nice head shot.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Kronstedth avoids it well.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kronstedth! But no joy.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kronstedth blocks a jab.
Frans Kronstedth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Kronstedth counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Kronstedth shakes it off.
Kronstedth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Kronstedth.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kronstedth moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Lopez walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kronstedth.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronstedth throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pepe Lopez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kronstedth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kronstedth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Kronstedth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kronstedth misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Kronstedth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronstedth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Kronstedth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez lands with a hook. Kronstedth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kronstedth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kronstedth misses the jab.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Kronstedth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kronstedth takes one to the chin there.
Kronstedth moves away from the strike by Lopez.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kronstedth doesn't seem phased though.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Kronstedth misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kronstedth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kronstedth misses with a wild combination.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Lopez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kronstedth off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Kronstedth there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronstedth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Kronstedth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez slips under a jab from Kronstedth.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kronstedth walks into a straight right hand from Lopez.
Kronstedth misses with a lunging right hand
and Kronstedth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronstedth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kronstedth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kronstedth throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Kronstedth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronstedth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Lopez scores with a jab. Kronstedth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Kronstedth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Kronstedth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kronstedth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronstedth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Kronstedth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Lopez slips under a jab.
Kronstedth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopez backs up against the cage.
A jab from Kronstedth misses.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Kronstedth lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Kronstedth misses.
Kronstedth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopez slips under a jab from Kronstedth.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kronstedth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez digs a good hook to Kronstedth's body.
Kronstedth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kronstedth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kronstedth lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez cracks Kronstedth with an open hand slap.
Lopez misses the jab.
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 Pepe Lopez.
Well Lopez 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pepe Lopez!
Pepe Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RSE 27: Dead By Dawn
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Bloominshine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez.
Bloominshine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bloominshine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloominshine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bloominshine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloominshine throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Bloominshine should have avoided that one.
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lopez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloominshine's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.
Bloominshine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloominshine.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bloominshine throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Bloominshine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bloominshine moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sweet Tea Bloominshine! |
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Event:
RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reyess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reyes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reyes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pepe Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez thuds a left hand into Reyes's body.
Reyes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Lopez lands an overhand right.
Lopez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reyes on the side of the head.#TD2#
Reyes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Reyes swings around for an armbar but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reyes's guard.
Lopez trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reyes on the ground.
Lopez passes Reyes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopez lands a nice short elbow.
Lopez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Reyes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reyes moves into full guard.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Reyes won't let him.
Reyes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Reyes seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Reyes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reyes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reyes controlling the position.
Reyes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard. #REVB#
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Reyes is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.
Reyes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reyes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reyes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lopez controlling the position for now.
Reyes not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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 moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reyes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reyes at a distance.
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lopez stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reyes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reyes duly obliges.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Reyes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez with a hook.
Lopez digs a good hook to Reyes's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Lopez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez cracks Reyes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Reyes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reyes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Reyes tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet.
Reyes looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Reyes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reyes doesn't seem phased though.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Lopez.
Reyes throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez sizes up Reyes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reyes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Reyes's head.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reyes has time to react.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Lopez misses its target.
Reyes throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reyes with a jab.#ROC2#Lopez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reyes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Lopez.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Reyes manages to avoid it.
Reyes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Reyes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopez did well to prevent Reyes getting side control.#T2##SUB2#
Reyes is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reyes to get the leverage.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Reyes prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Lopez is trying to keep Reyes in close.
Antonio Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes looking to pass the guard.
Reyes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Pepe Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Reyes.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reyes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lopez stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reyes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Antonio Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Reyes dives in and scores a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Reyes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reyes won't allow Lopez to sweep him here. #T4#
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reyes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Lopez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Reyes's ribs.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Reyes's body. Reyes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez lands with a hook. Reyes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Reyes's ribs.#TD2#
Reyes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopez to the mat! Lopez manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is looking to stand up but Reyes isn't so interested in that idea.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
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#
Lopez blocks the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reyes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reyes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Reyes pushing down on Lopez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Lopez wants to improve his position but Reyes is controlling well.
Reyes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Reyes decides to stand up.
A jab from Lopez finds it's way through Reyes's defenses.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Reyes shakes it off.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pepe Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Lopez cracks Reyes with an open hand slap.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reyes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reyes throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Reyes misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Reyes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Reyes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reyes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pepe Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Reyes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Reyes misses with an uppercut.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyes can do to turn this around?
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Reyes seems unphased.
#T4#
Lopez tests Reyes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pepe Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lopez lunges at Reyes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reyes's hand.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Reyes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reyes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reyes misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
Reyes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reyes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Antonio Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepe Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Lopez!
A very excited looking Pepe Lopez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RSE 15: The Art of Violence
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD#
Mfer drops Lopez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lopez looks back up at him and smiles so Mfer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Lopez is rocked!
Mfer moves in close and cracks Lopez with a massive right hand! Lopez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Mfer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huntti Mfer!
Huntti Mfer retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckle is defended easily by Lopez.
Lopez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pepe Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckle slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Knuckle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lopez connects with a single shot there.
Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knuckle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Lopez catches Knuckle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckle.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses.
Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Lopez.#ROC#Knuckle is rocked!#T1#
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knuckle is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Lopez lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Knuckle - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pepe Lopez!
Our winner, Pepe Lopez, 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.
The defeated Evan Knuckle had this to say: 'He was lucky'. |
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Event:
RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Draxinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Draxinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Draxinger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Draxinger counters with a three punch combo that has Lopez backing up. Lopez nods at Draxinger to acknowledge the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Mohan Draxinger has been cut.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#Draxinger is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Draxinger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Draxinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez with a jab.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Draxinger counters with a head kick that wobbles Lopez - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Draxinger sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohan Draxinger!
Mohan Draxinger retains his lightweight title!
Mohan Draxinger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 4
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like William Ward has been cut.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.
Lopez lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Lopez sends Ward crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lopez is motioning to the referee to let Ward up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ward is rocked!
A jab lands there for Lopez.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Lopez fakes the body blow, causing Ward to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ward goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pepe Lopez!
Pepe Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Takeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lopez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeda blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez just leaning against Takeda, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Lopez. #BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takeda, pushing him back against the cage.
Takeda fails to pull guard.
Takeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeo Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopez to keep the fight standing.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopez to keep the fight standing.
Takeda fails to pull guard.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda letting Lopez take a breather here.
Takeda jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Takeda around his waist. Takeda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takeda tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez lands a shot to the body.#T1##BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lopez forces Takeda back against the cage and clinches.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Takeda finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Lopez's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Takeda falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepe Lopez! |
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