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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Siseiso misses with a double jab
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siseiso works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Siseiso throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Siseiso misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Luis Siseiso has been cut.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siseiso.
Siseiso scores with a nice head shot.
Siseiso tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Siseiso.
Siseiso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez jabs at Siseiso's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siseiso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Siseiso looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Siseiso looks to clinch
letting Lopez counter with a right hand. #T1#
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Siseiso misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Siseiso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Siseiso walks straight into a right hand from Lopez - that's dropped him! Lopez jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Siseiso from any more punishment! Siseiso complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
STC12| GP Losers Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Joe Denver has been cut.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Denver's shoulder, as Denver tries to avoid the shot.
Denver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Denver with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a big right hand! Oh Denver is in trouble here! Lopez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya slips under a jab.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Adesanya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Lopez forces Adesanya back against the ropes and clinches.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adesanya.
Adesanya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lopez throws a big uppercut that drops Adesanya! More strikes from Lopez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adesanya lies dazed against the ropes as Lopez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
STC5| Howell x Rodriguez
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Salama looking to score a takedown here. Lopez is defending well but Salama drives through and ends up in Lopez's guard.
Salama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Salama is working to tighten his grip on Lopez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lopez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Salama is really squeezing tight and eventually Lopez passes out! Salama breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
STC2| Grand Prix Round 1
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Rua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lopez slips a jab from Rua.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rua on the side of the head.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Rua throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Lopez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
It looked like Rua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez slips under a jab from Rua.
Rua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lopez!
Rua moves away from the strike by Lopez. #T1#
Lopez looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Rua misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rua connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Rua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lopez tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez lands with a right hand.
Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Rua shakes it off.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lopez has knocked Rua down with a huge combo! Lopez steps away and waves a wobbly Rua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Rua is rocked!
Lopez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rua! Lopez dives in looking to finish! Rua is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
In his post fight interview, Diego Lopez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 3
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Salama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Kakkos Salama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Salama with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salama slips under a jab.#TD2#
Salama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez wants to control but Salama postures up.#SUB2#
Salama is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lopez is trying to escape and Salama transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lopez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Salama! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan wants to clinch
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.
Morgan with a poor takedown
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Morgan's head back.
Lopez throws a one two combo.
Diego Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a straight left. #CL#
Lopez gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan stalling in the clinch but Lopez improves position.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Lopez stalling.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Morgan pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Morgan keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Morgan has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Morgan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lopez stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Morgan!#REVB#
Morgan with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Lopez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morgan has passed into half guard!
Morgan drops an elbow to the side of Lopez's head. #T3#
Lopez tries to kick Morgan off but Morgan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Morgan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Morgan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lopez wants to control but Morgan passes into side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Morgan gets a double leg takedown into Lopez's guard.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez has control of Morgan's left arm, preventing Morgan from doing any damage.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Morgan escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morgan tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diego Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Morgan.
Lopez lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
A short body shot lands from Lopez as the two fighters clinch.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan can't break the clinch.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
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!
Morgan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopez is defending well.#T2#
Lopez has Morgan pushed against the cage.
Lopez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopez slows down the pace here.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lopez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopez is stalling here.
Lopez lands a right hand.
Lopez gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lopez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morgan wants a takedown.
Lopez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Diego Lopez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Lopez gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morgan being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lopez.
Lopez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan 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.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Morgan blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lopez is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Lopez on the inside.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lopez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lopez pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Morgan is rocked!
Lopez scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lopez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lopez moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez avoids the elbow strike from Morgan, against the cage.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Morgan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Morgan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lopez swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Morgan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
In his post fight interview, Diego Lopez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marshall throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Marshall throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marshall feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Marshall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Donk. Lopez catches Marshall right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Marshall is rocked!
Marshall is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Lopez just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Marshall has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Lopez!
After the fight, Diego Lopez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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