PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment III comes into the arena with Come To Daddy blaring out of the sound system. Lopez has chosen South Texas Death Ride as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Experiment III
vs
Lopez

174 cm
33
169 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

177 cm
25
172 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment III looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Experiment III lands with an overhand left.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Experiment III saw that one coming.
Experiment III slips a jab from Lopez.
Jab by Experiment III.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Experiment III.
Experiment III goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Experiment III lands a nice uppercut.
Experiment III misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment III takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez misses with a knee to the head.
Experiment III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment III lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment III backwards.
Experiment III goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lopez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopez stops a takedown attempt from Experiment III.
Experiment III can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russian Experiment III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Experiment III gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Experiment III thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
Experiment III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lopez.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Experiment III tries to pass.
Experiment III has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Experiment III is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopez has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment III sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Experiment III looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working Experiment III over with strikes.
Experiment III wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Experiment III is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Experiment III is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment III's head.
Experiment III is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment III's head.
Experiment III tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopez is working for a kimura here but Experiment III manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lopez's guard.
Lopez pulls Experiment III in close to his closed guard and prevents Experiment III from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Experiment III tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Experiment III works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pedro Lopez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A good leg kick by Experiment III.
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Lopez tries to sprawl but Experiment III drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Experiment III looking for a submission but Lopez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Experiment III wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Experiment III throws a strike but Lopez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Experiment III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez connects with a couple of short punches.
Lopez won't allow Experiment III to sweep him here.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Lopez is looking to advance position but Experiment III has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Experiment III lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopez hang on?
Lopez taking shots to the head.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Experiment III is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lopez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lopez!
Russian Experiment III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez postures up in Experiment III's guard and throws a big left but Experiment III blocks it.

Experiment III 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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Experiment III blocks nicely.
Experiment III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Experiment III 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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Experiment III utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment III wants to sweep but no luck.
Experiment III working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lopez lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment III. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 misses with a body shot.
Experiment III checks a leg kick.
Experiment III looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Lopez tries to bum rush Experiment III with a series of wild strikes but Experiment III uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment III's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lopez drops Experiment III with a huge uppercut! Experiment III drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lopez is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Lopez!
After winning the bout, Pedro Lopez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.