PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders comes into the arena with Gods Son blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pedro Lopez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Anders
vs
Lopez

175 cm
33
151 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

165 cm
24
155 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Anders is looking to counter the offense by Lopez and move into the clinch.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Anders's shoulder, as Anders tries to avoid the shot.
Anders looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anders throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Anders.
Anders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anders throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anders defends it well.
Lopez shoots and misses
and Anders counters with a nice body shot.
Anders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Anders sprawls well.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anders lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
Anders throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anders sprawls well. Anders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Anders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Anders avoids the body shot from Lopez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anders.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Lopez drives through with a takedown into Anders's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anders keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lopez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anders dives on top into guard.
Anders content to stall in guard here.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Anders is proving a slippery customer.
Anders engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anders.
Anders slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Anders coming out on top.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Anders's shoulder, as Anders tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Anders.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
Lopez connects with a single shot there.
Anders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anders throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Anders scores with a leg kick.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anders throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lopez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anders's guard.

Lopez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anders is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lopez, into his guard.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Lopez has his foot on Anders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anders works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ingemar Anders 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.

Lopez gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lopez is looking for a kimura here.

Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anders has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is looking to advance position but Anders won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lopez seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Anders has recovered full guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lopez is looking to advance position but Anders has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lopez wants to control but Anders is having none of it.
Anders trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Lopez finds it's way through Anders's defenses.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Anders sprawls well.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anders.
Lopez throws the left hand but Anders avoids the punch easily.
Anders throws a big counter combination but Lopez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anders seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anders.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Anders jabs Lopez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Anders tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anders stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Anders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anders leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anders - that will leave a mark!
Anders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anders digs a good hook to Lopez's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Anders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders lands a really nice looking cross but Lopez seems unphased.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anders, right into the meat.
Lopez connects with a single shot there.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anders as he avoids it easily.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anders scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
Anders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Anders tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Anders sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anders fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lopez just manages to avoid it.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
Lopez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Anders throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez lands with a hook. Anders tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Anders dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Anders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anders looking to throw knees to the head but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Anders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Anders manages to break the clinch.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anders manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Anders does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
Anders connects with a solid leg kick.

Lopez shoots in and bounces Anders off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Anders is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.
Anders is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.

Lopez has gone for a leg lock! Anders slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lopez's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working a defensive guard but Anders passes into half guard.
Anders stalling.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Lopez looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anders lands with a right hand.
Lopez checks a low kick from Anders.

Anders gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lopez to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anders's guard.
Lopez prevents Anders from improving his position.
Pedro Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Anders is working away.

Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anders has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anders regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ingemar Anders clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lopez throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
Anders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Anders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
And Lopez tries to counter it with a takedown but Anders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
An inside leg kick lands from Anders.
Anders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anders connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anders defends it well.
Anders's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anders duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Anders makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Anders listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a right hand
and Anders counters with a nice leg kick.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anders is looking to counter punch.
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anders moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Lopez feints the counter takedown.
Anders gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopez.
Donk. Anders catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Lopez lands a jab.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anders sprawls well. Anders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Anders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Anders.
Lopez throws a hook but Anders blocks it.
Anders moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Anders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez tries to move into range but Anders moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Lopez backs away, Anders returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anders can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Anders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Anders went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anders blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Anders.
Anders tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Anders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anders sprawls well. Anders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Anders appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
Anders takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Anders circles away easily
and Anders counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Anders tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anders throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ingemar Anders had his way with Pedro Lopez in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lopez misses with a straight left.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez misses with a right hand
and Anders counters with a leg kick.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anders throws out the jab.
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Anders.
Anders lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Anders's head back.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anders sprawls well. Anders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Anders.
Anders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anders throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Lopez tries to counter it with a takedown but Anders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lopez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anders's guard.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lopez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anders looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anders looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anders!
Lopez struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders controls the position.
Lopez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez regains half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Anders is out of range.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Anders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand.
Anders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Anders counters with a good low kick that Lopez was not able to check.
Anders throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Lopez lands a lovely overhand right.
Anders slips a jab from Lopez.
Anders is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Anders closes the distance and clinches.

Anders breaks the clinch.
Anders lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anders slips under a jab.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Anders moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Anders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ingemar Anders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anders, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
Ingemar Anders retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ingemar Anders thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.