PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ai has chosen Cloud 9 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lopez
vs
Ai

201 cm
23
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

204 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Elite Golden Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Ai!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ai manages to avoid it.
Ai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Mr Ai has been cut.
Lopez catches Ai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez with a jab.
Lopez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez cracks Ai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Ai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Ai darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Ai has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Ai is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ai missing with knees to the body.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Ai keeps him there for the moment.
Ai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Ai scores a nice knee to the body.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Ai is controlling the position.
Ai misses with an elbow strike.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Ai is controlling the position.
Ai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez is trying to break free.
Ai lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Ai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Ai successfully pulls guard.
Ai seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ai is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ai lands a couple of digs.
Ai prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Ai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ai wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Ai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Ai is proving a slippery customer.
Ai trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ai feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Ai slips under a jab.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ai moves away.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ai ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Ai wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.

Ai drives through and clinches with Lopez against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ai.
Ai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ai 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.
Gustavo Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ai.
Ai goes for a takedown attempt but Lopez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Ai rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Ai.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Ai.
Ai lands a knee to the body.
Ai lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mr Ai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Ai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!

Ai has managed to clinch.
Ai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ai lands an elbow just above Lopez 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lopez tries to break free but Ai pushes him back against the cage.
Ai lands a body shot.
Ai lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment.
Ai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ai landing knees to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Ai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Ai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ai throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez throws a hook but Ai avoids it easily.
Ai wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ai closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ai pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ai.
Nice body punch from Ai.
Ai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Ai has him pressed against the cage.
Ai lands a right hand.
Ai works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez gets underhooks to prevent Ai's takedown attempt.
Gustavo Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ai.
Ai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez tries to circle away but Ai has him pinned against the cage.
Lopez wants to get back to striking at distance but Ai won't allow it.
Ai is leaning against Lopez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ai working Lopez over with knees to the body.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Ai keeps him there for the moment.
Mr Ai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ai obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ai 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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lopez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ai scores with a knee to the head.
Ai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lopez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Ai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Ai is controlling him.
Ai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Ai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Ai has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Ai has the dominant position.
Ai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lopez looking to stall.
Ai digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Lopez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Ai keeps him there for the moment.
Ai lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment.
Ai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ai lands an elbow inside that Lopez shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Ai.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Ai keeps him there for the moment.
Lopez wants to break free but Ai has control.
Ai working Lopez over with knees to the body.
Ai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Ai moves out of range.
Ai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Lopez lands with a cross.
Gustavo Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ai slips under a jab from Lopez.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Ai ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lopez misses the jab.
Gustavo Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Ai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Ai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.

Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Ai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Ai lands a left hand.
Ai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ai.
Ai lands a nice knee to the body.
Ai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ai lands an elbow inside.
Ai misses with a knee to the head.
Ai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ai lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Ai has him pressed against the cage.
Ai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lopez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lopez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ai.
Ai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lopez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lopez is pressed up against the cage. Ai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopez down to the mat. Lopez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ai tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Ai is looking to clinch.
Ai walks into a left hand.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Ai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ai looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Gustavo Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ai.
Ai ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands with a nice combination. Ai backs away looking to recover.
Ai walks into a jab.
Lopez cracks Ai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ai can pounce on him.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ai manages to avoid it.
Ai throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Ai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stuns Ai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lopez duly obliges.
Gustavo Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ai is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Gustavo Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Ai didn't see that one coming.
Ai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lopez duly obliges.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ai.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Ai is out of range.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ai gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Ai rushes Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ai landing knees to the head.
Lopez tries to break free but Ai pushes him back against the cage.
Ai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lopez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mr Ai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ai has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ai keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustavo Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez is looking to break free of the clinch but Ai has double underhooks.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Ai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ai!