PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furstenfeld is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Linkin Park - No More Sorrow. Lorenzo Brogan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Brogan
vs
Furstenfeld

200 cm
25
255 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

183 cm
21
265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Furstenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furstenfeld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Furstenfeld shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brogan sprawls well. Brogan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furstenfeld gets slowly back to his feet.
Furstenfeld slips a jab and a cross from Brogan.
Some wild striking there from Brogan.
Furstenfeld blocks a head kick by Brogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogan looks to land a body kick but Furstenfeld moved away.
Brogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Furstenfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brogan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan misses with a two punch combination.
Furstenfeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brogan.
Brogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Furstenfeld.
A big left from Brogan misses.
Furstenfeld swings for the body but Brogan moves out of range.
Brogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furstenfeld moves away.
Brogan is looking to score with low kicks.
Brogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brogan slips under a jab from Furstenfeld.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Furstenfeld throws a low kick but Brogan avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brogan. Furstenfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Furstenfeld misses.
Furstenfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brogan avoids it really well and circles away.
Furstenfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brogan missing with a left hand there. Furstenfeld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brogan connects with a high kick.
Brogan tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brogan looks to land a right hand but Furstenfeld moved out of range.
Brogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lorenzo Brogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furstenfeld is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brogan misses with a body kick.
Furstenfeld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brogan.
Brogan misses with a straight left.
Brogan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogan throws a push kick but Furstenfeld slaps the foot to one side.
Brogan misses with a hook. Furstenfeld ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Brogan misses the target.
Furstenfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brogan.
Brogan throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Furstenfeld misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brogan tries to land a front kick but Furstenfeld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Brogan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furstenfeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Brogan.
Brogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Furstenfeld.

Furstenfeld shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brogan's guard.
Furstenfeld looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brogan keeping moving, preventing Furstenfeld from controlling successfully.
Furstenfeld not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Furstenfeld trying to control but Brogan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furstenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Brogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brogan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brogan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Furstenfeld will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld misses the shot to the body.
Furstenfeld scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brogan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Brogan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brogan.
A shot to de liver by Brogan. Beautiful body shot.
Furstenfeld takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brogan throws the kick towards the body but Furstenfeld avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan looks to land a body kick but Furstenfeld moved away.
Furstenfeld blocks the body kick.
Brogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furstenfeld.
Brogan swinging wildly here.
Furstenfeld looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Furstenfeld avoids the head kick by Brogan.
Furstenfeld is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Furstenfeld avoids the head kick by Brogan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A slow jab from Brogan misses its intended target.
Brogan throws out a powerful jab.
Furstenfeld misses with a straight left.
Furstenfeld misses with an uppercut.
Brogan looks to land a combination but Furstenfeld avoids it well.
Brogan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brogan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brogan is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Brogan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Furstenfeld throws a lazy right hand but Brogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brogan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brogan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Furstenfeld slips a jab from Brogan.
Brogan thows a leg kick but Furstenfeld checks it
and Furstenfeld counters with a stiff right hand.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brogan misses with the body kick

and Furstenfeld counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brogan's guard now.
Brogan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brogan tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furstenfeld not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Brogan manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brogan throws a solid leg kick but Furstenfeld takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brogan.
Brogan slaps away a takedown attempt from Furstenfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Furstenfeld blocks a head kick by Brogan.

Brogan gets caught flat footed, as Furstenfeld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Furstenfeld is looking to work some ground and pound but Brogan has wrist control.

Furstenfeld drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Furstenfeld seems to have locked his on tight now - Brogan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Furstenfeld, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Charlie Furstenfeld!