PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Ramses (ranked 157 p4p, 19 weight class) and Mark Lopez (ranked 549 p4p, 65 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ramses
vs
Lopez

171 cm
34
150 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

168 cm
39
156 lbs
21 - 7 - 1

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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 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Ramses!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Lopez !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a low kick but Ramses avoids it.
Ramses connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Ramses moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramses.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Ramses swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Ramses throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramses looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Ramses's body. Ramses takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramses.
Ramses throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Lopez .
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez 's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lopez 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mark Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramses moves into range and connects with a jab.

Ramses scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Lopez sneaks out the side door and pushes Ramses away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ramses seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ramses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramses attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
Ramses misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Ramses avoids nicely.
Ramses swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramses lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Ramses tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lopez .
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Lopez digs a right hand into Ramses's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramses's gas tank.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramses fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez tries a body shot but Ramses blocks it.

Ramses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Ramses ducks down to avoid it.
Ramses throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez .
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramses uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramses.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Ramses moves away and avoids it.
Ramses misses with a wild combination.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramses throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramses rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramses slips a straight right by Lopez .
Ramses throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramses doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramses scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Ramses drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Ramses manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramses misses the target.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Ramses counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramses throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez throws the left hand but Ramses avoids the punch easily.
Lopez is looking to slow Ramses down with leg kicks.
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 wants to clinch up but Ramses keeps it at a distance.
Lopez swings for the body but Ramses moves out of range.
Ramses misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramses's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramses blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramses.
Ramses tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez 's elbow.

Ramses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramses lands a high kick!
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Lopez .
Ramses attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Ramses steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez with a jab.
Ramses moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez .
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Lopez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut there from Ramses.
Lopez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
John Ramses is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez scores with a spinning back kick!
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Ramses.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramses fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez .
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramses.
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!
Ramses sizes up Lopez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramses misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez . No joy for Ramses on that attempt.
Ramses lands a jab.
Ramses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramses looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Ramses throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez 's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez motions for Ramses to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Lopez .
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Ramses was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramses takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramses throws a nice head kick!
Lopez swings for the body but Ramses moves out of range.
As Lopez backs away, Ramses returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ramses has a takedown stuffed.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramses.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramses.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Ramses's side.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Ramses's leg. Ramses is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez slips a straight right by Ramses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramses cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Lopez throws a low kick but Ramses moves out of range easily.
Lopez throws a lazy body kick
and Ramses counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramses's head.
Ramses moves away from the strike by Lopez .

Ramses gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramses is looking to stall here but Lopez recovers full guard.
Ramses trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramses postures up in Lopez 's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Ramses tries to pass.
Ramses stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez .
Lopez pulls Ramses in to control the position.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Ramses is proving a slippery customer.
Ramses throws a strike but Lopez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ramses looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramses, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramses is on top in guard.

Lopez wants to sweep here but Ramses controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramses advances to half guard.
Lopez is pressing down on Ramses's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Ramses is proving a slippery customer.

Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Ramses defends easily.
Ramses is pushing down on Lopez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramses has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ramses is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Lopez 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 second round but I would say that John Ramses will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ramses's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramses.
Ramses does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez takes a swing at Ramses's ribcage but misses.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Ramses tried to counter with a leg kick but Lopez avoided it.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Lopez .
Ramses uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Ramses misses with a body shot.
Ramses misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a body kick that stops Ramses in his tracks momentarily.
Ramses lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramses goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Ramses defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Ramses walks into a straight right hand from Lopez .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Ramses drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lopez looking for a sweep but Ramses has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.

Ramses is working for a guillotine from mount but Lopez frees his head quite easily.
Lopez regains half guard.

Ramses is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control but Ramses passes into side.
Ramses cracks Lopez with a big elbow.
Lopez looks to move to half guard but instead Ramses has passed into mount! Damn!
Lopez 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramses looking to ground and pound but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Lopez 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Ramses is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lopez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramses tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.

Ramses working for a submission but Lopez is keeping him at bay.
Ramses can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
Lopez is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramses trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez wants to control but Ramses is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramses trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez can't escape the position.
Ramses tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramses has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramses with the ground and pound from mount.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramses has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ramses clearly takes that round.
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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Ramses avoids it well.
Ramses connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramses connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez 's hands.
Ramses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ramses to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramses scores with a punch to the head.
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramses manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Ramses lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramses as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez takes a swing at Ramses's ribcage but misses.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramses.

Ramses looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ramses prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramses is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramses to get the leverage.
Ramses stalling.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramses.
Lopez trying to hold on to Ramses's head to control him but Ramses postures up.
Ramses wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Ramses prevents Lopez from improving his position.

Ramses wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramses lands a nice short elbow.
Ramses thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramses is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramses prevents Lopez from improving his position.

Ramses is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramses controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramses is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Ramses wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramses controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez misses with a low kick.

That's four 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 throws a right hand that misses

and Ramses counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.

Lopez wriggles free and stands up.
Ramses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramses checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Ramses.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez tests Ramses's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Ramses was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramses looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lopez !
Ramses ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez . No joy for Ramses on that attempt.
Ramses will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lopez tries to clinch there but Ramses circles away.
Ramses throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez .
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Ramses is out of range.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Ramses will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ramses avoids the head kick by Lopez .
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramses manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramses lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramses swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez .
Ramses fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramses scores with a leg kick.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramses scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramses lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramses checks a leg kick.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramses throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez 's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramses takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lopez cracks Ramses with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramses throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Ramses moves out of range.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramses was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez .
Lopez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ramses pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramses tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Ramses.
Ramses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Ramses misses its intended target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramses!
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramses scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramses misses with a body shot.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Mark Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramses's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez . Ramses does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Ramses.
Some wild striking there from Lopez .
Lopez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramses checks it well.
Ramses slips a straight right by Lopez .
Ramses throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Ramses is out of range.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Ramses circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramses counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramses misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ramses scores with a shot to the body.
Ramses slips a jab from Lopez .
Ramses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramses scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramses cracks the inside of Lopez 's front leg.
Ramses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramses scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramses dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lopez throws a head kick that Ramses semi-blocks.
Lopez catches Ramses with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramses thuds his right hand into Lopez 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Ramses misses its intended target.
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramses moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramses circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ramses looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopez !

Ramses looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Ramses trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramses has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lopez !
Ramses blocks Lopez 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Ramses showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramses has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ramses!
John Ramses retains his featherweight title!
John Ramses bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Mark Lopez was interviewed post fight and said 'I have passed my throne to this kid I wish you well young man. Greatness is a featrading chased by many but only achieved by few in mmatycoon. I will retire this is my last fight oh and baby I'm coming home! long dick style!! haha peace everyone much love. '.