PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Lopez (ranked 2445 p4p, 3138 weight class) and Spiridon Theato (ranked 36 p4p, 102 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Dylan - Hurricane. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lopez
vs
Theato

193 cm
25
240
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
285
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Vegan Gains
PWNAGEâ„¢

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spiridon Theato!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theato! But no joy.
Lopez defending well as Theato loads up on a big left hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Theato.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez tries a body shot but Theato blocks it.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Theato.
Theato throws a head punch that misses.
Theato lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Theato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Theato lands with a left to the head.
Lopez lands a shot to the body.
Theato takes a shot to the head.
Lopez blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theato.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Theato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theato blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Theato - that landed with a thud.
Theato misses with some punches.
Theato working aggressively here.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Theatos head.
Theato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Theato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theato working hard to break the clinch.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Theato.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Theato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Theato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Lopez.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Theato backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Theato fails to land.
Lopez pushes Theato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Theato looks winded!
Lopez pushes Theato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Spiridon Theato has been cut.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theato backwards.
Lopez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez is leaning against Theato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lopez digs a right hand underneath Theato's ribcage. Theato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Lopez.
Lopez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theato or not.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopez pushes Theato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Lopez.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Theato controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Lopez.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez pushes Theato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez is working Theato over against the cage.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Lopez tries a body shot but Theato blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.

Theato is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez presses Theato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lopez cracks Theato with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Theato looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lopez finish him?
Theato is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Theato seems to have recovered his senses.
Theato tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Theato back against the cage.
Lopez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theato.
Theato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Theato to his knees! Lopez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Lopez!
Our winner, Carlos Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.