PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lorenzo
vs
Kramer

191 cm
23
280 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

180 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo defending well as Kramer loads up on a big left hand.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzo as he avoids it easily.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lorenzo but Lorenzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kramer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorenzo.

Kramer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kramer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lorenzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but Lorenzo defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lorenzo is pressing down on Kramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kramer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Lorenzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer is looking to advance position but Lorenzo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kramer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kramer wants to hold on but Lorenzo pushes him away.
Lorenzo punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lorenzo with a couple of short strikes.
Lorenzo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Kramer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kramer is working to get back to half guard.
Lorenzo controlling his opponent.
Kramer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lorenzo lands a big shot there that rocks Kramer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lorenzo lands with some strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Lorenzo's attempts to control the action.
Kramer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lorenzo lands with some strikes.

It looks like John Kramer has been cut.
Kramer tries to reverse the position but Lorenzo maintains control.
Lorenzo breaks from Kramer's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to lock up and control but Lorenzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kramer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lorenzo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kramer is desperately trying to improve his position but Lorenzo has a good base and remains in mount.
Lorenzo lands a big elbow.
Lorenzo looking to control but Kramer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kramer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kramer regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Lorenzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kramer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kramer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo looks to land a left hand but Kramer moved out of range nicely.
Lorenzo scores with a nice right hand.
Kramer throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lorenzo.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kramer.
Lorenzo tries to buck Kramer off but Kramer is having none of it.
Kramer slows the pace down.

Kramer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lorenzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Lorenzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kramer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lorenzo is staying active underneath Kramer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kramer wants to free his trapped foot but Lorenzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lorenzo sees it coming and defends easily.
Kramer is breathing heavily.

Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lorenzo defends it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kramer throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lorenzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kramer.
Kramer throws an overhand right that lands on Lorenzo's shoulder, as Lorenzo tries to avoid the shot.
Kramer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lorenzo defends it nicely.
Kramer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
Roger Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.

Lorenzo scores a takedown into full mount!
Kramer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lorenzo dominating with strikes here.
Lorenzo with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo controlling his opponent.
Lorenzo lands a big shot there that rocks Kramer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kramer is bucking up trying to escape but Lorenzo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lorenzo avoids the attempt from Kramer to control.
Kramer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lorenzo with good strikes from the mount here!
Lorenzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kramer is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lorenzo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lorenzo controlling from the full mount.
Kramer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roger Lorenzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lorenzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kramer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Lorenzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Kramer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kramer shoots and misses
and Lorenzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kramer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a straight right hand.
Lorenzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lorenzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kramer circles away quickly and effectively.
Lorenzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lorenzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt
and Lorenzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roger Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
Kramer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lorenzo misses with the combination.
Lorenzo throws a body punch but Kramer moves out of range.
Lorenzo blocks a jab.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer misses with a double jab
and Lorenzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt
and Lorenzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kramer thinking.
Lorenzo scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lorenzo.
John Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kramer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kramer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lorenzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lorenzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lorenzo lands a right hook to the body.
Lorenzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lorenzo scores with a nice strike.
Lorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorenzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lorenzo lands with a nice body punch.
Kramer fails with the takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo lands a head shot.
Lorenzo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Kramer.
Lorenzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lorenzo defending well as Kramer loads up on a big left hand.
Lorenzo lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lorenzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lorenzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lorenzo lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kramer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lorenzo blocks a jab.
Lorenzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
Lorenzo throws a shot to the body.
Lorenzo jabs at Kramer's body.
Lorenzo lands a head shot.
Lorenzo lands a right hook to the body.
Roger Lorenzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lorenzo avoids the head kick by Kramer.
Lorenzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kramer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lorenzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Lorenzo has closed the distance and engaged Kramer in a clinch.
Lorenzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kramer has Lorenzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lorenzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lorenzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lorenzo is leaning against Kramer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorenzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo has Kramer pressed against the cage.
Lorenzo misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kramer up against the cage.
Roger Lorenzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lorenzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Lorenzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Lorenzo manages to get underhooks.
Kramer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Lorenzo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Lorenzo on the inside.
Lorenzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lorenzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
John Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorenzo gets underhooks to prevent Kramer's takedown attempt.
Lorenzo lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Lorenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lorenzo 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Lorenzo!