PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 3790 p4p, 392 weight class) and Bornas Lopette (ranked 3000 p4p, 344 weight class). Lopette has chosen Root Of All Evil as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dos Santos
vs
Lopette

196 cm
31
172 lbs
19 - 23 - 0

190 cm
45
183 lbs
42 - 34 - 3

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 34 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Lopette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopette throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopette but Lopette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lopette plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dos Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopette sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Lopette tries to get set, Dos Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Lopette manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Lopette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopette pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopette circles away.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopette.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Lopette. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lopette's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopette scores with a leg kick.
Lopette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Lopette.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopette is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Lopette circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopette unleashes a big counter combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopette tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Lopette sprawls well.
Lopette lands a head kick. Dos Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopette wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopette lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopette gets caught napping as Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Lopette manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lopette holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopette managing to control the position.

Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Lopette is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Dos Santos 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.
Lopette wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Lopette is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopette manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Lopette's guard.

Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopette is pulling down on Dos Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Dos Santos, at least for the moment.
Lopette wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Lopette keeps moving.
Lopette looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopette but Lopette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dos Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Lopette.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopette wants to counter the offense by Dos Santos and move into the clinch position.

Dos Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopette's guard.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopette controlling Dos Santos's posture.

Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Lopette is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopette looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopette throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopette is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopette working some strikes from top position.
Lopette working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopette makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopette defends it easily.
Lopette stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopette defends well.
Lopette engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopette's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Lopette from controlling successfully.
Lopette stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Lopette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopette distracts Dos Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopette.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos controls Lopette momentarily but Lopette frees himself.

Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopette is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopette stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dos Santos working for a triangle but Lopette defends it easily.

Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopette trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopette scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lopette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Lopette working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopette stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position.
Lopette makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopette trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bornas Lopette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Lopette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopette throws out a counter right but Dos Santos avoids it with no problem.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopette swivels and escapes.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopette but Lopette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Lopette counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Lopette.
Bornas Lopette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Lopette goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lopette!
Lopette throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Lopette is quick to defend against it.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopette is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopette swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Lopette.
Lopette closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopette looks to land a combination. Dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bornas Lopette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Bornas Lopette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopette connects with a nice looking jab.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopette defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Lopette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopette defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Lopette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lopette. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Lopette scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopette wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopette is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lopette thumps Dos Santos with a low kick.
Lopette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Santos's sensitive parts.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Lopette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dos Santos goes for a double leg but Lopette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopette continues to drive forward.
Lopette stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Lopette scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopette lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopette leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lopette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Santos's calf.
Lopette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Santos momentarily.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopette tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopette to the ground. Lopette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Lopette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown

and Lopette holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Lopette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Lopette has picked Dos Santos up - he's going for a ride! Lopette dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bornas Lopette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopette 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!