PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Youth Blood. Lopez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Apeman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alberto Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Clanger
vs
Lopez

160 cm
38
141 lbs
38 - 13 - 1

175 cm
38
146 lbs
34 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez slips under a jab from Clanger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clanger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clanger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clanger throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clanger manages to avoid it.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clanger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Clanger gets a double leg takedown into Lopez's guard.
Lopez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clanger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Clanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clanger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clanger pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clanger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clanger prevents Lopez from standing back up.
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here.

Lopez makes his way to full guard, as Clanger worked for a kimura.
Clanger trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Clanger throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Clanger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clanger is one step ahead there.
Clanger prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Clanger is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.
Clanger throws a big right hand that misses.
Clanger trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alberto Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clanger.
Clanger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clanger moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clanger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Clanger shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez punishes Clanger's body with a nice straight punch.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Clanger tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Clanger pushes him off.

Clanger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Clanger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lopez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clanger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez wants to control but Clanger is keeping busy.
Clanger looks to land a strike but Lopez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alberto Lopez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clanger moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
Clanger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Clanger had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Clanger checks it.
Lopez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab lands there for Lopez.
Alberto Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clanger looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lopez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yonsil Clanger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clanger is looking for a sweep.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Clanger is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.
Clanger manages to get back to half guard.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clanger defending well though.
Clanger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lopez won't allow Clanger to sweep him here.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopez trying to control but Clanger is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clanger is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Clanger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clanger, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Clanger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lopez has passed into half guard!
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lopez prevents Clanger from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clanger is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clanger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lopez cracks Clanger with a solid left hand.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Clanger's brow.
Clanger trying to strike off his back.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clanger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Clanger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clanger.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Clanger.
Lopez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Clanger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopez!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Clanger swings around for an armbar but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clanger's guard.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Lopez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clanger wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez trying to control but Clanger is working from the bottom.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clanger misses with a straight left.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clanger throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Clanger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clanger with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clanger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clanger takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Lopez lands.

Clanger is rocked!
Clanger avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Oh Clanger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot

and Clanger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clanger seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Clanger is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez wants to stand but Clanger is controlling the position.
Clanger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez trying to control the position here.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Clanger. Clanger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez tries to clinch but Clanger is having none of it.
Lopez misses with a hook

and Clanger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clanger is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.
Clanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Clanger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
Clanger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clanger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Clanger trying to control the position.

Clanger working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Clanger keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clanger working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Clanger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Clanger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lopez pushing down on Clanger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez is nestled in close to Clanger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lopez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clanger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clanger is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yonsil Clanger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopez looks to land a body kick but Clanger moved away.
Clanger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clanger shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Clanger.
No luck for Clanger with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lopez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clanger - the referee stops the clock and Lopez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clanger. Lopez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Clanger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clanger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Clanger attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.

Clanger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Clanger is working for a submission of some sort.
Clanger is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Clanger controlling him for the moment.
Lopez is still trying to improve position.
Clanger postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clanger throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clanger fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Clanger keeps it at a distance.
Clanger is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Clanger.
Clanger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clanger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clanger lands a lovely overhand right.
Clanger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clanger goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Clanger feinted with a counter takedown.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Clanger moved out of range.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Clanger throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clanger.
Clanger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clanger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Clanger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Lopez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Clanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Clanger persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clanger checks a leg kick.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clanger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clanger attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Clanger counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Clanger tries to pass.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clanger is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez controls Clanger momentarily but Clanger frees himself.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
Clanger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lopez is controlling Clanger's posture.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clanger's guard.

Lopez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clanger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clanger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clanger cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Clanger postures up.
Clanger throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez wants to stand up but Clanger is controlling him.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clanger with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clanger. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clanger attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
Clanger avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Clanger tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.
Clanger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Clanger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yonsil Clanger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
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.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Clanger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Clanger.
Clanger misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Clanger is predictable there
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clanger walks into a jab.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clanger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alberto Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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 looks to land a right hand but Clanger moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Clanger counters with a takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Clanger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lopez down.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yonsil Clanger.
I think Lopez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alberto Lopez!
Alberto Lopez is the new bantamweight champion!