PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. South Texas Death Ride kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Partlow
vs
Lopez

185 cm
26
179 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

177 cm
23
172 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent, Inc.™

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 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Partlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Partlow in his tracks.

Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Partlow.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Partlow.
Partlow stalls.
Partlow misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez wants a takedown.
Partlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Partlow throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
Lopez pushes Partlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Chris Partlow has been cut.

Lopez has Partlow pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lopez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Partlow tumbling to the mat - Lopez dives into Partlow's guard.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partlow is keeping the position for now.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Partlow keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Partlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

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

Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partlow trying to control the position.
Partlow 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.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lopez won't allow Partlow to sweep him here.

Partlow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Partlow keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partlow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
Lopez controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Partlow's brow.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Partlow keeps moving.
Lopez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Partlow kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Partlow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Partlow keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pedro Lopez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow misses with a hook.

Lopez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partlow defending well though.
Partlow gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partlow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Partlow is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Partlow blocks nicely.
Partlow 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Partlow has wrist control.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez trying to control but Partlow is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Partlow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Partlow misses with a looping left.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Partlow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez tries a low kick but Partlow avoids it.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Partlow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Partlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Partlow avoids it really well and circles away.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partlow looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Partlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Nice cross by Partlow.

It looks like Pedro Lopez has been cut.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
Partlow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Partlow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partlow looks to throw a body kick

and Lopez counters by clinching up.

Lopez breaks the clinch.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Partlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws the left hand but Partlow avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Partlow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Partlow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Partlow is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partlow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopez.
Partlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Partlow is out of range.

Partlow shoots in and bounces Lopez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopez has his foot on Partlow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Partlow works his way back into a safe position though.
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Partlow stands up and waves to Lopez to follow him.
Partlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partlow swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez takes a swing at Partlow's ribcage but misses.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partlow.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopez looking to score a takedown here. Partlow is defending well but Lopez drives through and ends up in Partlow's guard.

Partlow has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.

Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Partlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Partlow's legs - danger averted.
Partlow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez is looking to advance position but Partlow has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pedro Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Partlow moves out of range easily.
Partlow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Partlow is out of range.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Partlow avoids a kick to the body.
Partlow throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses.
Partlow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Partlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Partlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez wants to clinch.
Partlow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Partlow avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Partlow looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partlow takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez connects with a jab.

Partlow gets caught napping as Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Partlow manages to retain guard.

Partlow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez stands up over Partlow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pedro Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partlow keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Partlow is keeping the position.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Partlow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Partlow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Partlow's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Partlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Partlow looking for a sweep. Not yet Partlow, not yet.
Lopez is pushing down on Partlow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Partlow is fighting to maintain full guard but Lopez has managed to sneak the leg through.

Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Partlow defends the submission attempt.
Lopez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Partlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow looks like he's trying to stand up.

Partlow has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lopez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lopez!
Partlow is pushing Lopez's head away, looking to escape. Lopez manages to hold on to the position though.
Partlow 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 working the head and body with strikes.
Partlow takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Partlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Partlow taking a bit of punishment here - Lopez scoring with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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