PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Young Buck, TI, The Game, & Ludacris - Stomp as his entrance music. Pedro Lopez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brady Barnes's chin.

Lopez
vs
Barnes

165 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Barnes throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.

Lopez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopez has Barnes in his guard.

Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.

Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.

Lopez has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.

Lopez working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pedro Lopez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez.
Barnes takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.

Lopez scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard.

Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes has Lopez pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.

Lopez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top!
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lopez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnes pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez gets back to half guard.

Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Lopez trying to control but Barnes postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lopez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Lopez has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lopez pulls Barnes in to control the position.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pedro Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lopez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Lopez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Lopez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes jabs Lopez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Lopez's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.

It looks like Pedro Lopez has been cut.
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!
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Lopez gets a double leg takedown into Barnes's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lopez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopez has Barnes in his guard.
Barnes trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Barnes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Lopez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lopez avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Brady Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses the jab.
A head kick from Barnes lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brady Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Lopez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lopez gets a double leg takedown into Barnes's guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.

Lopez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top!

Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez gets full guard.

Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.

Lopez is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.

Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez tries to control but Barnes manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Brady Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pedro Lopez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Lopez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lopez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes!
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here.

Lopez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barnes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barnes!
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez is looking to reverse the position.
Lopez trying his best to control but Barnes has mounted him.
Lopez wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Lopez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.

Lopez is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez.

Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lopez!
Pedro Lopez retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pedro Lopez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.