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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Smasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Smasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Lopez !
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smasher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away.
Smasher shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smasher dodges the punch combination from Lopez .
Smasher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Smasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lopez controlling the position easily from mount.
Smasher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smasher is looking to improve his position but Lopez isn't that keen on the idea.
Smasher tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lopez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lopez 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smasher is squirming around, avoiding Lopez 's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smasher tries to hold on but Lopez postures up.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
Smasher tries to buck Lopez off but he can't manage it.
Smasher tries to reverse the position but Lopez maintains control.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Smasher to control.
Smasher is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smasher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smasher is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smasher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lopez controlling from mount.
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.
Smasher tries to hold on but Lopez postures up.
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smasher is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smasher fails with the takedown
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lopez .
Smasher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lopez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smasher looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Smasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smasher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lopez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Smasher is controlling the position.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Smasher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lopez clinches.
Smasher is trying to maintain a safe position but Lopez gets an underhook and turns Smasher into the cage.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smasher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lopez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez has Smasher up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez manages to pull guard.
Lopez trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smasher stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez is controlling Smasher's posture.
Smasher trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smasher looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smasher trying to control the position here.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Smasher keeps moving.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smasher is keeping the position for now.
Smasher is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lopez dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smasher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smasher tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Smasher holding both Lopez 's hands and preventing any damage.
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.
What can Smasher do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smasher trying to get back to his feet but Lopez is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lopez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smasher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez counters with a shoot takedown. Smasher fights it but they end up in guard.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smasher wants to stand and escape but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopez stops Smasher from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smasher wants to improve his position but instead Lopez has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Smasher is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sydney Smasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez forces Smasher back against the cage and clinches.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smasher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Smasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smasher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lopez prevents Smasher from getting back to his feet.
Smasher wants to sweep but no luck.
Smasher is looking to stand back up but Lopez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smasher.
Smasher pushes Lopez off and gets back to his feet.
Smasher misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Smasher shoots and misses
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Smasher backing up. Smasher nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Smasher shoots and misses
and Lopez counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smasher prevents Lopez from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Smasher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smasher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sydney Smasher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smasher is trying to stand back up but Lopez is controlling him
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Smasher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Smasher is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Smasher tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Antonio Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lopez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smasher sprawls well initially but Lopez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smasher is looking to escape.
Smasher has one foot on Lopez 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smasher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez counters with a low kick, right behind Smasher 's knee.
Smasher tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a left and a right that stings Smasher.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Lopez !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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