PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guywaun Lopez Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Steel Penn Alliance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lopez Lopez
vs
Steel Penn Alliance

190 cm
43
195 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

189 cm
32
201 lbs
20 - 21 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Guywaun Lopez Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez Lopez throws a combination that misses
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a one-two to the body.
Lopez Lopez misses with a body kick.
Steel Penn Alliance fails with the takedown.

Lopez Lopez gets caught flat footed, as Steel Penn Alliance shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez Lopez is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel Penn Alliance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn Alliance is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Lopez Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn Alliance is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance stands and throws Lopez Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopez Lopez being controlled for a moment.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lopez Lopez to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance in side control, throwing shots but Lopez Lopez defends.
Lopez Lopez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Steel Penn Alliance is controlling him well.

Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lopez Lopez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn Alliance's guard! Nice work there by Lopez Lopez!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn Alliance is on top in guard.

Steel Penn Alliance engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steel Penn Alliance is controlling him.
Steel Penn Alliance connects with a couple of short punches.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Lopez Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Lopez Lopez keeps moving.
Steel Penn Alliance won't allow Lopez Lopez to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Lopez Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lopez Lopez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Steel Penn Alliance manages to mount him!
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lopez Lopez is on top in guard.

Steel Penn Alliance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez Lopez is looking to pass into half guard but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel Penn Alliance is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopez Lopez kicks Steel Penn Alliance off and gets to his feet.

Steel Penn Alliance closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopez Lopez has escaped the position, nice work there.

Lopez Lopez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A left lands for Steel Penn Alliance.
A left lands for Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Lopez Lopez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez leaves Steel Penn Alliance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel Penn Alliance darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn Alliance dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Steel Penn Alliance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel Penn Alliance.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez Lopez as Steel Penn Alliance shoots in.
Steel Penn Alliance uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez connects with a right hand. Steel Penn Alliance shakes it off.
Lopez Lopez misses with a hook
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a straight right hand.
Steel Penn Alliance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn Alliance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopez Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel Penn Alliance. Steel Penn Alliance circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel Penn Alliance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn Alliance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a head kick. Lopez Lopez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Lopez Lopez is rocked!
Lopez Lopez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Lopez Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez connects with a single shot there.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Lopez Lopez and Steel Penn Alliance goes tumbling to the canvas! Lopez Lopez follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Steel Penn Alliance is rocked!
Lopez Lopez uses his free foot to push down on Steel Penn Alliance's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance is still in real trouble! Can Lopez Lopez finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lopez Lopez working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn Alliance is in no mood to give up.
Lopez Lopez prevents Steel Penn Alliance from getting the reversal.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Lopez Lopez wants to finish this one by submission but Steel Penn Alliance is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lopez Lopez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lopez Lopez working for a submission but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping him at bay.

Lopez Lopez wants to finish this one by submission but Steel Penn Alliance is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to lock up and control but Lopez Lopez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel Penn Alliance sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to have recovered his senses.
The Steel Penn Alliance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel Penn Alliance regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steel Penn Alliance stands and throws Lopez Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez is defending well.
Lopez Lopez is pushing Steel Penn Alliance's head away, looking to escape. Steel Penn Alliance manages to hold on to the position though.

Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel Penn Alliance is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lopez Lopez's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Lopez Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez is defending well.

Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez Lopez, who protects the arm well.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lopez Lopez is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Lopez Lopez prevents Steel Penn Alliance from moving into mount.
Steel Penn Alliance advances to mount.

Steel Penn Alliance looking to secure an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Guywaun Lopez Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Lopez Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a series of punches but Lopez Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Steel Penn Alliance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a big counter head kick but Lopez Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Steel Penn Alliance uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez Lopez.
Steel Penn Alliance lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a counter combo.
Steel Penn Alliance has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lopez Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Steel Penn Alliance darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to advance position but Lopez Lopez won't allow it.

Lopez Lopez kicks off Steel Penn Alliance and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Lopez Lopez gets caught napping as Steel Penn Alliance dives in and scores a takedown. Lopez Lopez manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn Alliance is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez Lopez is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Lopez Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Lopez Lopez is keeping him busy.

Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance uses his free foot to push down on Lopez Lopez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lopez Lopez.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take his opponent's back but instead Lopez Lopez manages to regain half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn Alliance is keen to just control but Lopez Lopez is a slippery customer.

Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn Alliance is keen to just control but Lopez Lopez is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez Lopez's head.

Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lopez Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Lopez Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez Lopez is looking to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass to full mount but Lopez Lopez defends it.
Lopez Lopez is looking to get back to is feet but Steel Penn Alliance passes into side control.

Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Lopez Lopez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopez Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Steel Penn Alliance manages to avoid it.
Lopez Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel Penn Alliance fails with a takedown attempt.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez Lopez defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Steel Penn Alliance.
I think Steel Penn Alliance 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!