PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Underwood will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lopez
vs
Underwood

165 cm
21
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
141 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Arcticus
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Underwood misses with a low kick.
Underwood lands an overhand right.
Underwood wants to slow Lopez down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Underwood can pounce on him.
Underwood has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Underwood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Underwood throws a body kick, spinning off balance

so Lopez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Underwood trying to control the position.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Underwood working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Underwood keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.

Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Underwood is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underwood trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.

Lopez 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.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Underwood can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopez prevents Underwood from improving his position.

Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Underwood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez is trying to control. Underwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Underwood defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Underwood trying to hold on to Lopez's head to control him but Lopez postures up.
Underwood is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lopez is staying active.

Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Underwood sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Underwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood controlling the position well.
Underwood tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Underwood keeps trying to improve his position.
Lopez is thwarting Underwood's attempts to control the position.
Underwood tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.

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 to advance position but Underwood won't allow it.
Lopez is thwarting Underwood's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Underwood wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Underwood is still trying to improve position.

Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Underwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Underwood is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Underwood trying to get back to full guard but Lopez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Underwood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Lopez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Underwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Francis Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Lopez looking to score a takedown here. Underwood is defending well but Lopez drives through and ends up in Underwood's guard.
Lopez won't allow Underwood to sweep him here.

Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Underwood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Underwood manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Underwood's guard.
Underwood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lopez trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Underwood is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Underwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Underwood keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Underwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Francis Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underwood throws a leg kick

and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lopez prevents Underwood from improving his position.
Underwood is controlling Lopez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Underwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood manages to get to full guard.
Underwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Underwood keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez passes Underwood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Underwood wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Underwood!
Underwood is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopez has a good base and remains in mount.

Lopez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Underwood manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Underwood, who protects the arm well.
Underwood is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.

Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Underwood, who protects the arm well.

Lopez tries for a kimura but Underwood is defending well.
Underwood is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.

Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Underwood can't do much from the bottom here.

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.
Underwood is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lopez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Underwood trying to control from the bottom.
Underwood is trying to get back to full guard.

Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Underwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Underwood is trying to control but Lopez passes into side control!
Underwood can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lopez tries for a kimura but Underwood is defending well.
Underwood is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Lopez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Underwood misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
Underwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Underwood.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Underwood blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Underwood is predictable there

and Lopez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lopez.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Underwood trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Underwood keeps working.

Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Underwood can do to turn this around?
Underwood is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.

Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Underwood, who protects the arm well.
Underwood is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.

Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Underwood wants to control but Lopez postures up.

Lopez swings around for an armbar but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lopez's guard.
Francis Underwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing Underwood from standing up.

Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Underwood defends it easily.
Underwood is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him.

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

Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Underwood is aware though and is defending well.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing Underwood from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood chips away with some ground and pound.
Lopez looking to control.

Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Underwood defends well.
Underwood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lopez is proving hard to escape from.
Pedro Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lopez is looking for a triangle but Underwood pushes his legs off easily.
Underwood tries to stand but Lopez is controlling from the bottom.

Lopez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Underwood should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lopez has tightened it up now! Underwood should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Lopez!
A victorious Pedro Lopez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.