PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Lopez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Lopez
vs
Paul Whoddanikabollokoff

179 cm
22
174 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
183 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whoddanikabollokoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whoddanikabollokoff.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Whoddanikabollokoff feints and as Lopez raises his hands in defense, Whoddanikabollokoff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whoddanikabollokoff.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whoddanikabollokoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whoddanikabollokoff with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whoddanikabollokoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whoddanikabollokoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in.
Juan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Whoddanikabollokoff with that takedown attempt.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff moves away.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Whoddanikabollokoff showed some decent athleticism there.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whoddanikabollokoff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
Whoddanikabollokoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whoddanikabollokoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whoddanikabollokoff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whoddanikabollokoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lopez swinging wildly here.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Whoddanikabollokoff avoids it well.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juan Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whoddanikabollokoff.
A jab from Lopez misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whoddanikabollokoff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
A shot to de liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whoddanikabollokoff is defended easily by Lopez.

Lopez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Whoddanikabollokoff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Whoddanikabollokoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whoddanikabollokoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whoddanikabollokoff postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whoddanikabollokoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Lopez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lopez tests Whoddanikabollokoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away.
Whoddanikabollokoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whoddanikabollokoff ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Whoddanikabollokoff does a little dance to reset his feet.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Whoddanikabollokoff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws and elbow that misses. Lopez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whoddanikabollokoff's guard. Nice move by Lopez!
Whoddanikabollokoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Whoddanikabollokoff pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Whoddanikabollokoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Whoddanikabollokoff throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lopez because Whoddanikabollokoff loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Whoddanikabollokoff punching from mount but Lopez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Whoddanikabollokoff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lopez looks a forlorn figure.
Whoddanikabollokoff in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff punching from mount but Lopez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whoddanikabollokoff looking to ground and pound but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Whoddanikabollokoff landing shots from mount.
Whoddanikabollokoff working Lopez over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whoddanikabollokoff is landing with some decent strikes but Lopez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whoddanikabollokoff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!