PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Badger comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around. Lopez has chosen Apeman as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

The Badger
vs
Lopez

160 cm
38
160 lbs
37 - 18 - 4

175 cm
40
146 lbs
37 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 37 - 18 - 4, fighting out of New York, Bucky The Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
The Badger checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from The Badger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Badger loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
The Badger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lopez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lopez.
The Badger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Badger pulls Lopez in to control the position.
The Badger trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Badger pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Badger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Badger trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Badger throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Badger.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but The Badger sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Badger looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
The Badger tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
The Badger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from The Badger misses

and Lopez counters with a shoot takedown. The Badger fights it but they end up in guard.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from The Badger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stands up over The Badger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lopez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
The Badger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Badger keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of The Badger's head.
The Badger misses with a straight left.
The Badger misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The Badger gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Badger can't fight it off and eventually Lopez manages to take the fight to the floor. The Badger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Badger pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Badger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez distracts The Badger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Badger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez postures up in The Badger's guard and throws a big left but The Badger blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Badger holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Badger's head.
The Badger is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez throws a series of punches but The Badger moves out of range.
The Badger is looking to clinch.
The Badger throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a body kick that stops The Badger in his tracks momentarily.
Lopez dives in and grabs The Badger's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Badger pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
The Badger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Badger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez staying out of range there.
The Badger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Lopez misses.
The Badger throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Bucky The Badger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Badger misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Lopez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A jab from The Badger misses.
The Badger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of The Badger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lopez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Badger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopez to score with a decent uppercut.
The Badger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Badger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez throws a nice head kick!
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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!
A jab from Lopez misses.
Lopez shoots for a takedown but The Badger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and The Badger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Badger moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
The Badger with a hook.
The Badger digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Badger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Badger's sensitive parts.
Jab from The Badger.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Badger scores with a hook.
The Badger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez thuds a left hand into The Badger's body.
The Badger misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopez lands with a slapping head kick.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez takes one on the button.
Lopez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Badger looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Badger defends it well.
Lopez avoids the head kick by The Badger.
The Badger throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
The Badger cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Badger lands a body shot.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez takes a swing at The Badger's ribcage but misses.
The Badger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Badger moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.

Lopez gets a takedown into half guard.
Lopez is nestled in close to The Badger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lopez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez throwing shots but The Badger is blocking nicely.
Lopez is nestled in close to The Badger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lopez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Badger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
The Badger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
The Badger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Badger is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
Lopez working The Badger over with strikes.
The Badger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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.
Lopez working The Badger over with strikes.
Lopez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Badger is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Badger is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Badger clobbers Lopez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Badger needs to keep his hands up - Lopez had a free shot at his head there.
The Badger throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Badger throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez with the counter takedown but The Badger avoids it easily.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand

and The Badger moves into the clinch.
Lopez blocks the elbow strike.
The Badger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lopez takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Badger swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alberto Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Badger's calf.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Badger. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.

Lopez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez is working The Badger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Badger trying to control the position here.
The Badger trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but The Badger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Badger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Badger misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
The Badger misses with a straight right.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez blocks a jab.
The Badger scores with a leg kick.
Lopez moves out of range as The Badger strikes.
The Badger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Badger swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Badger defends it well.
Nice uppercut lands for The Badger. That snapped Lopez's head back.
The Badger scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Badger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Badger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Badger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from The Badger misses the target.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by The Badger.
A low kick from The Badger misses

and Lopez counters with a single leg into guard. The Badger didn't expect that.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from The Badger.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez stands up over The Badger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lopez lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lopez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Badger's head.
Lopez trying to control but The Badger is working from the bottom.
The Badger has Lopez pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Lopez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez.
The Badger throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but The Badger slips the punch.
The Badger throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
The Badger connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Badger throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alberto Lopez 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.
The Badger throws a body kick that misses.
The Badger throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Badger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Badger wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Badger.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at The Badger's knee but The Badger avoids it well.
The Badger is looking to counter punch.
The Badger misses with a low kick.
The Badger throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez throws a push kick but The Badger slaps the foot to one side.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bucky The Badger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Badger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez thumps The Badger with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez slips a straight right by The Badger.
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Badger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Lopez!