PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CRISTHIAN LOPEZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Cordeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cordeiro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says (Remix). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

LOPEZ
vs
Cordeiro

210 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

JOKER FIGHTGEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, CRISTHIAN LOPEZ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Cordeiro!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cordeiro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LOPEZ looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cordeiro is one step ahead there.
Cordeiro stops LOPEZ from standing up.
Cordeiro throws a big right hand that misses.
LOPEZ striking off his back but it's not causing Cordeiro any problems.
LOPEZ tries to land a sweep but no joy.

LOPEZ escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cordeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cordeiro landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
LOPEZ tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Cordeiro has taken the fight to the clinch.

Cordeiro has clasped his hands together around LOPEZ's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cordeiro trying to control the action but LOPEZ is working from the bottom.
LOPEZ wants to control but Cordeiro postures up.
Cordeiro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LOPEZ can't do much from the bottom here.
LOPEZ is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro landing a few strikes.

Cordeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LOPEZ is letting Cordeiro control him for a moment.
LOPEZ struggling a bit here.
Cordeiro working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LOPEZ struggling a bit here.
Cordeiro lands an elbow.
LOPEZ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
LOPEZ is breathing heavily.
LOPEZ defending against the ground and pound.
Cordeiro scoring with punches and elbows.
LOPEZ takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cordeiro scoring with punches from side control.
Cordeiro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
LOPEZ wants to control but Cordeiro postures up.

Cordeiro swings around for an armbar but LOPEZ sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cordeiro's guard.
Cordeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Cordeiro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
LOPEZ fails with the takedown

and Cordeiro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LOPEZ's guard now.
Cordeiro looking to pass the guard.
LOPEZ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

LOPEZ working for submissions but it's allowed Cordeiro to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Cordeiro dominated that round.
That's time! LOPEZ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cordeiro misses the shot to the body.

Cordeiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
LOPEZ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cordeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LOPEZ is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LOPEZ has escaped and now he's on top!
Cordeiro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cordeiro throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LOPEZ wants to control from the top but Cordeiro keeps moving.
Cordeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LOPEZ wanted to stand there but Cordeiro had control of the position.
Cordeiro wants to stand but LOPEZ is controlling the position.
LOPEZ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cordeiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cordeiro wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Cordeiro feints and as LOPEZ raises his hands in defense, Cordeiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Cordeiro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Cordeiro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LOPEZ's guard.

LOPEZ has his foot on Cordeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cordeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Cordeiro passes LOPEZ's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cordeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LOPEZ is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LOPEZ is pressing down on Cordeiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
LOPEZ wants to get back to his feet but Cordeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cordeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but LOPEZ has wrist control.
Cordeiro advances position into side control!

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.

Cordeiro has worked his way into a potential kimura here. LOPEZ is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cordeiro yanks on the arm and LOPEZ is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cordeiro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Cordeiro!