PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hoyt Jurgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgensen comes to the cage accompanied by Sgt Barry Sadler - Ballad of the Green Beret. Hoyt Jurgensen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jurgensen
vs
Lorenzo

183 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

167 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoyt Jurgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lorenzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen. Lorenzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jurgensen tries to bum rush Lorenzo with a series of wild strikes but Lorenzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen.
A cross from Lorenzo lands.
Jurgensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lorenzo throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jurgensen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lorenzo throws a jab when Jurgensen was well out of range.
Lorenzo takes one to the chin there.
Lorenzo takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jurgensen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jurgensen stalling against the cage.
Lorenzo is trying to stall.
Jurgensen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lorenzo.
Jurgensen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jurgensen.
Jurgensen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lorenzo stalling in the clinch but Jurgensen improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jurgensen.
Lorenzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jurgensen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jurgensen pushes Lorenzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jurgensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lorenzo backwards.
Lorenzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Jurgensen gets an underhook and turns Lorenzo into the cage.
Lorenzo looks gassed!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jurgensen.
A right handed body shot lands from Jurgensen.
Jurgensen prevents a body shot from Lorenzo.
Jurgensen lands with a light punch inside.
Lorenzo stalling in the clinch but Jurgensen improves position.
Jurgensen lands a shot to the body.
Jurgensen tries to land knees in the clinch but Lorenzo avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Jurgensen.
Jurgensen has Lorenzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lorenzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jurgensen.
Lorenzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jurgensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lorenzo backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jurgensen.
Jurgensen stalling against the cage.
Jurgensen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lorenzo backwards.
Lorenzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Jurgensen.
Jurgensen digs a right hand underneath Lorenzo's ribcage. Lorenzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jurgensen.
A short right from Jurgensen on the inside.
Jurgensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jurgensen lands a body shot in the clinch.

Jurgensen tightens his grip and picks Lorenzo up, before dumping him to the ground. Lorenzo manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurgensen controlling from the top position.
Jurgensen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Jurgensen wants to control from the top but Lorenzo keeps moving.
Jurgensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jurgensen content to stall in guard here.
Jurgensen pushes down on Lorenzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lorenzo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jurgensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lorenzo defending well though.
Jurgensen misses with a head shot. Lorenzo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jurgensen works over Lorenzo with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lorenzo slips a jab from Jurgensen.
Lorenzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lorenzo looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen moved out of range.

Jurgensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lorenzo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lorenzo stops Jurgensen from passing to mount.
Lorenzo is looking to reverse the position.
Jurgensen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jurgensen trying to control the action but Lorenzo is working from the bottom.
Lorenzo is trying to work for a sweep but Jurgensen has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lorenzo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jurgensen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jurgensen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jurgensen wants to control the pace but Lorenzo is squirming around nicely.

That's two 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.
Jurgensen raining down shots from the mount!
Jurgensen wants to control the pace but Lorenzo is squirming around nicely.
Lorenzo wants to control but Jurgensen is having none of it.
Jurgensen lands a big shot there that rocks Lorenzo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lorenzo tries to hold on but Jurgensen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurgensen content just to control the position here.
Lorenzo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jurgensen.
Jurgensen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

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.
Jurgensen looking to control but Lorenzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lorenzo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jurgensen.
Lorenzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lorenzo blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoyt Jurgensen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jurgensen thumps Lorenzo with a low kick.
Lorenzo looks to land a combination but Jurgensen avoids it well.
Jurgensen misses with an uppercut.
Lorenzo throws a series of punches but Jurgensen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lorenzo. Jurgensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jurgensen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jurgensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lorenzo throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Jurgensen both land. Nice combination.
Jurgensen connects with a right hand. Lorenzo shakes it off.
Lorenzo looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen is out of range.
Lorenzo thuds a left hand into Jurgensen's body.
Jurgensen connects with a right hand. Lorenzo shakes it off.
Lorenzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jurgensen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lorenzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Jurgensen's head.
Lorenzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jurgensen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lorenzo. Lorenzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lorenzo lands a nice hook to Jurgensen's body. Jurgensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo misses with a double jab
and Jurgensen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lorenzo thinking.
Lorenzo misses with a shot to the body
and Jurgensen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lorenzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jurgensen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jurgensen thuds his right hand into Lorenzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jurgensen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Lorenzo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jurgensen stays in close to Lorenzo's body and controls the position.
Jurgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jurgensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lorenzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen thows a big elbow that misses.
Lorenzo is trying to keep Jurgensen in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jurgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurgensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lorenzo can do to turn this around?
Jurgensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jurgensen distracts Lorenzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lorenzo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jurgensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jurgensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lorenzo has momentary wrist control but Jurgensen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jurgensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lorenzo keeping moving, preventing Jurgensen from controlling successfully.
Lorenzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jurgensen manages to get himself to full guard.
Lorenzo stopping the sweep attempt from Jurgensen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyt Jurgensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jurgensen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoyt Jurgensen!