PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ash Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb comes to the cage accompanied by Party Rock Anthem. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lopez 's choice of entrance music: Ain't No Sunshine . Ash Webb had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Webb
vs
Lopez

168 cm
21
146 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Lopez !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb pushes Lopez off looking to stand but Lopez dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Lopez is going to stand back up.
Webb looks like he's trying to stand up.

Lopez stands up from half guard.
Webb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcelo Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb throws a low kick, looking for Lopez 's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
Webb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Webb pushes him off.

Lopez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Webb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lopez wants to stand but Webb is controlling his posture from full guard.

Lopez stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Webb misses with a low kick.
Ash Webb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown. Webb tries to sprawl out of it but Lopez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Webb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ash Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Lopez .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Webb 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 Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Webb is looking to chop away at Lopez 's legs.
Webb misses with a low kick.
Webb misses with a leg kick.
Webb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez .
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Webb is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez shoots in but Webb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Webb tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Webb is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Webb throws a low kick, looking for Lopez 's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
Lopez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Webb.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Webb.

Webb gets caught flat footed, as Lopez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.

Lopez gets to his feet. Webb looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Webb sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a low kick, right behind Lopez 's knee.
Lopez looks gassed!
Webb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Webb.
Webb tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Webb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Webb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Webb tried to score with a low kick but Lopez checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Lopez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lopez decides to stand back up. Lopez steps back and let's Webb get back to his feet.
Webb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez dives in and grabs Webb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes down on Lopez 's head and hops out.
Webb tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Webb stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez . Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Webb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Webb.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Webb. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Webb tries to work over Lopez 's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Webb keeps it at a distance.
Webb throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Webb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Webb sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Webb is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez checks a leg kick.

Lopez scores with a takedown into Webb's guard.

Webb is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez prevents Webb from getting back to his feet.

Lopez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Webb, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Webb against the cage but Webb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Webb tries to work over Lopez 's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webb avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcelo Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Webb throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Webb lands with a good body shot.

Webb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lopez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Lopez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Webb looking to control.
Webb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Lopez gets to his feet - Webb follows without any prompting.
Webb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Webb wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Lopez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Webb sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webb misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Webb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez .
Webb thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Webb wants to slow Lopez down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Webb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Webb swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez .
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Webb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ash Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Lopez .
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Webb circles away.
Lopez checks a low kick from Webb.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ash Webb is winning the standup battle so far.

Lopez scores with a takedown into Webb's guard.
Webb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Webb has his feet on Lopez 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb just misses with a punch to the body.
Webb lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webb misses with a low kick.
Webb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez .
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Webb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Webb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Webb lands a nice hook to Lopez 's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Lopez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Webb to the ground. Lopez is now in Webb's guard.

Webb has his feet on Lopez 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Webb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Webb defends it nicely.
Webb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Webb is looking to chop away at Lopez 's legs.
Marcelo Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Webb.

Lopez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Lopez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Lopez clinches.
Webb wants to break free but Lopez has control.
Lopez avoiding damage.
Webb has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment.
Webb is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position.
Webb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position.
Webb is trying to break free.
Lopez prevents Webb from breaking the clinch.

Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Webb takes a swing at Lopez 's ribcage but misses.
Webb swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez .

Webb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez wants to stand but Webb is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Webb has his feet on Lopez 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcelo Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Webb tries to work over Lopez 's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.

Lopez gets a takedown into half guard.

Webb manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Webb throws a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Webb throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Webb circles away.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Webb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Webb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lopez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webb as he avoids it easily.
Ash Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Lopez .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in but Webb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An inside leg kick from Webb misses.
Webb misses with a low kick.
Webb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lopez is out of range and Webb settles back down.
Webb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez lands a jab-cross combination.
Webb wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Webb.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webb as he avoids it easily.
Webb throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Webb.
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Webb defends it nicely.
Webb throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Webb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lopez is out of range and Webb settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Webb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Webb throws a front kick aimed at Lopez 's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Webb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez .
Lopez 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Webb swivels and escapes.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Webb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Webb takes a swing at Lopez 's ribcage but misses.
Webb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lopez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lopez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lopez is looking to stand but Lopez has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Webb tries to reverse the position but Lopez maintains control.

Lopez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Webb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Lopez pushes Webb up against the cage in a clinch.
Webb is trying to push Lopez away but Lopez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Webb.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Webb circles away.
Webb misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Webb can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez .
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Webb tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Webb misses.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Webb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Webb throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Webb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ash Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.

Lopez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Webb did well to prevent Lopez getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lopez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Webb tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Marcelo Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Webb, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcelo Lopez .
I've got Lopez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Lopez !
Marcelo Lopez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hashed Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.