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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopes doesn't manage to clinch there - Chen circles away.
Chen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Chen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lopes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lopes is refusing to be controlled, as Chen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chen wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lopes is staying active underneath Chen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Chen seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lopes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chen seems to be working for a kimura but Lopes defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Still in half guard, Chen seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chen uses his free foot to push down on Lopes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lopes.
Lopes is trying to escape the mount but Chen keeps good control and instead manages to take Lopes's back.
Lopes prevents Chen from getting a body triangle.
Lopes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Chen working for a choke but Lopes is defending well. #SUB2#
Chen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lopes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Lopes prevents Chen from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Chen working for the choke. #SUB2#
Chen tightening his grip on Lopes, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Chen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lopes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Lopes is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Chen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lopes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chen is not going to allow Lopes to sit and survive in this position.
Chen is trying to control but Lopes is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Chen takes Lopes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lopes is in trouble. #SUB2#
Chen is persistently looking for the submission but Lopes is defending it well.
#T4#
Chen is hanging on to Lopes's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Lopes showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Lopes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chen is working for a rear naked choke. Lopes is not defending it well and Chen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lopes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lopes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Chen!
Kai Chen 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Rocha drives through with a takedown into Lopes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rocha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocha controls the pace.
Rocha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rocha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Lopes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Lopes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rocha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Lopes rushes Rocha and presses him up against the cage.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but Rocha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Rocha gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rocha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Rocha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopes's head. #SUB#
Lopes is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
Rocha trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Rocha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rocha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rocha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocha with a couple of short strikes.
Lopes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rocha stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha throwing shots but Lopes is blocking nicely. #T4#
Rocha throwing shots but Lopes is blocking nicely.
Rocha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rocha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lopes looking for submissions off his back.
Rocha lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Rocha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Rocha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rocha takes one on the button.
Lopes throws a series of punches but Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Rocha avoids the head kick by Lopes.
Rocha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopes slips a jab from Rocha.
Lopes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopes wants to clinch up but Rocha keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Rocha has Lopes up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Rocha pulls guard effortlessly.
Rocha throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Lopes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rocha regains half guard.
Rocha is concentrating on defense, preventing Lopes from advancing position.
Rocha landing small, sideways elbows.
Rocha misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Rocha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lopes throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopes throws a strike but Rocha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Lopes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rocha throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rocha trying to control but Lopes is working from the bottom.
Rocha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Rocha chips away with some ground and pound.
Rocha postures up in Lopes's guard and throws a big left but Lopes blocks it.
Rocha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rocha is in close to Lopes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rocha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopes can do to turn this around?
Rocha landing some decent shots from guard.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Lopes keeps moving.
Rocha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Lopes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rocha stays in close to Lopes's body and controls the position.
Rocha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rocha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lopes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocha. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego Lopes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rocha moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocha to keep the fight standing.
Rocha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopess head. #TD#
Rocha jumps into guard, dragging Lopes to the mat.
Lopes won't allow Rocha to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocha is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rocha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rocha trying to control but Lopes is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Rocha dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rocha moves out of range as Lopes strikes.#CL#
Rocha takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rocha has Lopes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rocha pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lopes tumbling to the mat - Rocha dives into Lopes's guard.
Rocha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha trying to control but Lopes is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rocha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lopes keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Lopes keeping full guard, as Rocha tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rocha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopes blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Lopes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lopes.#CUT2#It looks like Bentley Rocha has been cut.#CL#
Rocha closes the distance and pushes Lopes back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lopes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocha, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but Rocha has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Rocha gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rocha thows a huge punch but Lopes dodges it nicely.
Rocha trying to pass the guard but Lopes defending well.
Rocha is taking a breather. Lopes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rocha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rocha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Nice strikes from Rocha there.
Rocha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Rocha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lopes taking some punishment here, with Rocha in his half guard.
Bentley Rocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocha content to control rather than advance.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rocha.#T4#
Rocha working over Lopes with some ground and pound. Lopes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rocha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rocha's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diego Lopes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocha seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lopes for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bentley Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocha, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bentley Rocha!
Bentley Rocha spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Topuria changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopes tries to avoid it but Topuria manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopes to the ground. Lopes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Topuria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopes throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Topuria is defended easily by Lopes.
As Topuria looks to move away, Lopes throws a big counter combo but Topuria just gets out of the way.
Lopes cracks Topuria with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Topuria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopes is fending him off so far but Topuria persists. Nope, Lopes circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopes is looking to counter punch.
Diego Lopes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Topuria.
Lopes swings for the body but Topuria moves out of range.
Topuria lands an overhand right.
Lopes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Topuria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topuria misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Topuria.
Lopes blocks a head kick by Topuria.
Lopes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Topuria moves into the clinch.#T1#
Topuria utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lopes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Topuria gets control of Lopes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Topuria will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lopes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Topuria is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lopes, into his guard. #REVB#
Topuria wants to pass the guard but Lopes is keeping the position.
Topuria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lopes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Topuria is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Lopes looking for a guillotine here but Topuria defends easily.
Topuria stays in close to Lopes's body and controls the position.
Topuria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopes trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Topuria slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Topuria must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lopes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Topuria is aware though and is defending well.
Lopes has a closed guard, preventing Topuria from standing up. #SUB#
Lopes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Topuria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Topuria seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Topuria throwing strikes but missing.
Lopes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Topuria controls the pace.
Lopes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Topuria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Topuria trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Diego Lopes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Topuria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopes as he jumps to the side.
Lopes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Lopes - just one landing.
Lopes wants to clinch up but Topuria keeps it at a distance.
Diego Lopes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Topuria shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopes defends it nicely.
Lopes tries to counter by clinching up but Topuria breaks away and moves out of range.
Diego Lopes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Topuria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes misses with a two punch combination.
Topuria slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Topuria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Topuria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Topuria keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Lopes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Topuria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopes leaves Topuria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diego Lopes is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Lopes backs off Topuria throws a huge counter combo but Lopes manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Lopes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Lopes lands.#CL2#
Topuria clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Topuria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topuria swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Lopes moves into the clinch.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Topuria holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopes drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Topuria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Topuria.
Lopes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Topuria can do to turn this around?
Topuria is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Topuria gets control of Lopes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Topuria will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Lopes postures up in Topuria's guard and throws a big left but Topuria blocks it. #SUB#
Lopes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Topuria working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Lopes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diego Lopes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Topuria is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lopes preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Lopes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopes trying to control the position from guard on top but Topuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lopes drops back looking for a leg! Topuria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Topuria manages to kick Lopes off! Lopes jumps back into Topuria's guard. #SUB#
Lopes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopes is working Topuria over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #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.#SUB#
Lopes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topuria controls Lopes momentarily but Lopes frees himself.
Lopes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Lopes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Topuria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopes has Topuria in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Topuria content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lopes has locked up a guillotine! Lopes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Topuria is holding on here and Lopes must be using up a lot of energy. Topuria has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lopes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Lopes!
Diego Lopes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 6
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Lopes gets a clinch. #BC#
Calderon breaks from the clinch.
Lopes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Lopes misses.
It looked like Calderon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calderon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Diego Lopes has been cut.
Lopes throws a jab but it's blocked by Calderon.
Calderon scores with a hook.
BOOM! Calderon lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lopes. Lopes tries to recover but Calderon is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lopes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Calderon! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 3
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Rocha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lopes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rocha swivels and escapes.
Lopes shoots in for a double leg but Rocha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rocha throws a sloppy head kick and Lopes moves out of range easily.
Lopes misses with a looping left.
Rocha misses with a straight right.
Lopes tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rocha gets tackled into the cage by Lopes. Lopes maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lopes pulls guard. #SUB2#
Lopes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lopes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rocha passes into side control.
#T1#
Lopes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rocha presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rocha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rocha looking to control but Lopes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rocha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rocha looking to finish Lopes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lopes!
Rocha unloading with bombs!
Rocha lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
Rocha trying to control but Lopes is having none of it.
Rocha dominating with strikes here.
Rocha punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rocha throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lopes flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rocha controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Rocha lands a nice shot to the head.
Rocha landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lopes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rocha.
Lopes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rocha raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha content just to control the position here.
Rocha lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopes hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Rocha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lopes tries to bum rush Rocha with a series of wild strikes but Rocha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego Lopes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopes avoids the head kick by Rocha.
Lopes wants to clinch but Rocha slips to the side
and Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopes can do to turn this around?
Lopes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lopes.
#CL2#
Rocha gets tackled into the cage by Lopes. Lopes maintains the clinch.
Rocha lands with a right to the head.
Lopes misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lopes drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Lopes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocha is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lopes.
Rocha tries to move to mount but Lopes blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Rocha trying to control the position but Lopes is working away.
Lopes is looking for a sweep.
Rocha fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Rocha seems content to control.
Rocha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopes keeps working.
Rocha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rocha looks to throw the jab but Lopes is out of range.
Lopes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rocha.
Rocha swings for the body but Lopes moves out of range.
#T3#
Lopes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocha's hands.
Lopes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rocha.
Rocha loads up on a big right hand but Lopes slips the punch.
Lopes misses with an uppercut.
Lopes connects with a looping right hand.
Lopes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopes wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Lopes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lopes tries to clinch but Rocha is having none of it.
Diego Lopes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lopes feints and as Rocha raises his hands in defense, Lopes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha has control of Lopes's left arm, preventing Lopes from doing any damage.
Rocha is trying to control the position but Lopes postures up. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rocha holds on and takes a little breather.
Rocha working a defensive guard here.
Rocha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rocha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopes wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Rocha thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopes defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lopes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rocha lands a jab-cross combination.
Lopes tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Rocha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopes is trying to defend but Rocha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bentley Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocha is trying to control. Lopes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopes is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Rocha stalling.
Lopes won't allow Rocha to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lopes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rocha lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Rocha is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rocha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rocha circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Lopes closes the distance and clinches.
Lopes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lopes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rocha just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocha.
Lopes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rocha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bentley Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Lopes.
Rocha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopes or not.
Rocha is trying to break free.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocha to keep the fight standing.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Rocha manages to break the clinch.
Rocha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopes's waist but Lopes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocha off to one side. #CL#
Rocha forces Lopes back against the cage and clinches.
Rocha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Lopes scores with a push kick.#CL#
Rocha moves into the clinch.
Lopes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rocha just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Rocha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopes uses from the top position.
Rocha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rocha has Lopes pulled in close to control his posture.
Rocha scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Rocha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Rocha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Lopes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rocha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopes has Rocha in his guard.#REVR#
Lopes keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rocha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocha has managed to get both his arms back between Lopes's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bentley Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rocha 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bentley Rocha!
Bentley Rocha 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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