PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saem Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lop Lopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Lopp

185 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

178 cm
22
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saem Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lop Lopp!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lopp shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lopp was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Black tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Lopp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lopp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Black is avoiding damage well.
Lopp working the strikes but Black uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Black trying to control but Lopp postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lopp is looking for a kimura here.
Black is looking to control Lopp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lokko Ltd. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Lopp is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lopp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lopp is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lopp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Lopp eventually gives up the hold.
Lopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is not content to let Lopp control the position.
Black is looking to control Lopp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopp.
Lopp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopp is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black pulls Lopp in close to prevent any damage.
Lopp pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Black wants to control but Lopp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Lopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopp lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Black regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lopp.
Black controls Lopp momentarily but Lopp frees himself.
Lopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopp throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lopp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lopp will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lopp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black working some strikes from top position.

Lopp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lopp controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.

Lopp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lop Lopp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lopp shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopp tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Lopp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Black napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Lopp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lop Lopp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopp's best efforts.
Lopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopp.
Black landing a few short strikes.
Lopp thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopp is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Lopp thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Lopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopp is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Lopp is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopp on the ground.
Black on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

It looks like Saem Black has been cut.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopp looks to land a strike but Black avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lopp is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Lopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
Black throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lopp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Black is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lopp, into his guard.

Lopp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopp throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Lopp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopp throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Lopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopp tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopp throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Lopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
Lopp wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Lopp is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Black keeping full guard, as Lopp tries to pass.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Lopp has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Black is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saem Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lop Lopp.
Lopp shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopp shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Lopp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lop Lopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saem Black's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lopp tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lopp shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopp.
Saem Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lop Lopp.
Lopp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Lopp persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Lopp is quick to defend against it.
Lopp fails with the takedown.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopp sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopp sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Lopp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lopp shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lop Lopp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopp sprawls and moves away.
Lopp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopp fails to land the takedown.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lopp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopp sprawls and moves away.
Lopp shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lopp has a takedown stuffed.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopp sprawls and moves away.
Lopp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Lopp avoids it well and moves away.
Lopp tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saem Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopp is defended easily by Black.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Lopp avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopp moves to clinch but Black breaks away

and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Black drops an elbow to the side of Lopp's head.
Lopp throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lopp is looking to improve his position.
Lopp trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Black winds up and cracks Lopp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Black trying to control from half guard but Lopp is working away.
Lop Lopp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Black wants to control but Lopp is keeping him busy.
Lopp trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Lopp controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lopp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!
A lull in the action here.
Lopp is not going to allow Black to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black rolls, trying to escape but Lopp keeps control of the position.
Saem Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopp struggling to keep hold of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saem Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopp 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lop Lopp!