PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways - Moby. Benjamin Wentworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lorenzo Brogan's chin.

Wentworth
vs
Brogan

185 cm
20
250 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

200 cm
24
255 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brogan defends it nicely.
Wentworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benjamin Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentworth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brogan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wentworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth shoots for a takedown but Brogan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brogan as he jumps to the side.
Wentworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brogan tries to avoid it but Wentworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brogan to the ground. Brogan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wentworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brogan swivels and escapes.
Wentworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Brogan as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Benjamin Wentworth has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wentworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Brogan. No joy for Wentworth on that attempt.
Wentworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wentworth needs to keep his hands up - Brogan had a free shot at his head there.
Wentworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brogan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Brogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brogan catches Wentworth napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Wentworth to the canvas!
Brogan is stalling in the full guard.
Brogan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Brogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wentworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brogan controls the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brogan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wentworth's guard.
Brogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brogan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brogan wants to stand but Wentworth is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brogan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wentworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wentworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brogan avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Brogan misses.
Wentworth is looking to clinch but Brogan is avoiding it.
Wentworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brogan swivels and escapes.
Brogan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brogan connects with a high kick.
Brogan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brogan cracks Wentworth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wentworth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brogan dips to his left and cracks Wentworth with an uppercut!

Benjamin Wentworth's cut is getting worse.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wentworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Brogan sprawls well. He's pushed Wentworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wentworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wentworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Brogan sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Wentworth to the ground! Brogan dives into full mount looking to finish!

Wentworth is rocked!
Brogan controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Wentworth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brogan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wentworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wentworth seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Brogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Wentworth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brogan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wentworth.
Wentworth digs a good hook to Brogan's body.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.

Wentworth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wentworth showed some decent athleticism there.
Brogan pushes Wentworth off looking to stand but Wentworth dives back in and keeps control.
Brogan is trying to maintain the position but Wentworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Brogan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wentworth kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wentworth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wentworth prevents Brogan from getting the reversal.
Brogan wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan is breathing heavily.
Wentworth looking to control but Brogan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brogan is trying desperately to improve position.

Wentworth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Wentworth is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brogan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brogan is looking to get to half guard.
Wentworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brogan tries to hold on but Wentworth pushes him away.
Brogan is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two 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.

Wentworth has control of Brogan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brogan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brogan tries to hold on but Wentworth postures up.

Wentworth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wentworth seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brogan is holding on tight.
Brogan is trying to escape the mount.
Brogan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wentworth wants to take Brogan's back but he can't do it this time.
Wentworth avoids the attempt from Brogan to control.
Brogan is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wentworth has isolated one of Brogan's arms. Brogan looking to fight him off but Wentworth twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjamin Wentworth!