PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Claremont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Lorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Claremont
vs
Lorin

195 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Claremont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Lorin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorin stuffs the takedown.

Lorin gets caught flat footed, as Claremont shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lorin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claremont looking to pass the guard.

Lorin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claremont doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claremont manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lorin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lorin keeping full guard, as Claremont tries to pass.
Claremont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Lorin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claremont can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Claremont wants to pass the guard but Lorin is keeping the position.
Lorin keeping moving, preventing Claremont from controlling successfully.
Claremont might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lorin is trying to control the position but Claremont postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claremont postures up in Lorin's guard and throws a big left but Lorin blocks it.
Claremont postures up.
Claremont wants to pass the guard but Lorin is keeping the position.

Claremont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claremont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lorin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lorin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Claremont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lorin on the ground.
Claremont tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Lorin seems to be looking for submissions.
Lorin looks gassed!
Claremont trying to control here.
Claremont looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorin blocks the strikes from Claremont.
Claremont trying to control from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Lorin. No joy for Claremont on that attempt.
Claremont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Claremont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claremont has a takedown stuffed.

Lorin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lorin wants to take a breather but Claremont is having none of it.
Claremont misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Claremont works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorin won't allow Claremont to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claremont is striking off his back. Lorin thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Claremont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lorin is working away from the top position though.
Claremont wants to get back to full guard.

Lorin is looking for a kimura here.
Lorin prevents Claremont from improving his position.
Claremont throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lorin with a poor takedown

so Claremont counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Claremont scoring with some ground and pound.
Lorin wants to sweep here but Claremont controlling him for the moment.
Claremont has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Claremont distracts Lorin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Claremont thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Claremont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claremont working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Lorin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claremont can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claremont wants to control from the top but Lorin keeps moving.
Claremont postures up.

Lorin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Claremont rolls with it to try and escape but Lorin cranks on the arm and Claremont is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Lorin!