PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Dilorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laguna Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Highwind's choice of entrance music: The Mars Volta - Inertic Esp. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Alfonso Dilorenzo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dilorenzo
vs
Highwind

178 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
182 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonso Dilorenzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laguna Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilorenzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Highwind slips a jab and a cross from Dilorenzo.
Highwind misses with a looping left.
Dilorenzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilorenzo looks to throw the jab but Highwind is out of range.
Dilorenzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilorenzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Highwind counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Highwind trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dilorenzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Highwind trying to control but Dilorenzo is working from the bottom.
Dilorenzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Highwind must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Highwind trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dilorenzo looking for a guillotine here but Highwind defends easily.
Dilorenzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Dilorenzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Highwind got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dilorenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Highwind has managed to get both his arms back between Dilorenzo's legs - danger averted.
Highwind stands up over Dilorenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dilorenzo tries to strike from the bottom.
Highwind passes Dilorenzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dilorenzo wants to get back to full guard.
Highwind is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilorenzo won't allow Highwind to pass to mount.
Dilorenzo wants to improve his position but Highwind is controlling well.
Dilorenzo is trying to maintain the position but Highwind is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dilorenzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dilorenzo keeping full guard, as Highwind tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Highwind looking to sit in guard and control but Dilorenzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dilorenzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dilorenzo wants to control from the top but Highwind keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilorenzo wants to stand but Highwind has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Highwind keeping moving, preventing Dilorenzo from controlling successfully.
Dilorenzo looking to sit in guard and control but Highwind gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dilorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Highwind throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Highwind's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dilorenzo's head.
Highwind passes into half guard.
Highwind is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dilorenzo won't allow Highwind to pass to mount.
Highwind passes to full mount!
Dilorenzo is looking to improve his position but Highwind isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highwind lands with some strikes.
Highwind landing strikes from the mount.
Highwind fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Highwind controlling the pace for now.
Dilorenzo is trying desperately to improve position.
Highwind lands a big shot there that rocks Dilorenzo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laguna Highwind dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dilorenzo tries to clinch there but Highwind circles away.
Dilorenzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Highwind shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Laguna Highwind has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dilorenzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Dilorenzo trying to keep a closed guard but Highwind is proving a slippery customer.
Highwind lands a couple of digs.
Highwind stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dilorenzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Highwind passes Dilorenzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dilorenzo is looking for a sweep. Highwind is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Highwind looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dilorenzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Highwind is nestled in close to Dilorenzo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dilorenzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highwind working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dilorenzo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilorenzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Highwind's guard.
Dilorenzo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Dilorenzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dilorenzo working away.
Dilorenzo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Highwind works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Highwind avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dilorenzo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind is staying active underneath Dilorenzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Highwind keeping hold of Dilorenzo's head, controlling as best he can.
Dilorenzo wants to pass to mount but Highwind is defending the position.
Dilorenzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Highwind's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilorenzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Highwind is trying is best to control the position here.
Dilorenzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dilorenzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Highwind is looking for a sweep. Dilorenzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dilorenzo throws a strike but Highwind avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Highwind looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dilorenzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Highwind swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dilorenzo throws a strike but Highwind rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind landing with the ground and pound.
Highwind pushes down on Dilorenzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Highwind lands with a punch from half guard.
Highwind seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Highwind not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Highwind there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilorenzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highwind.
Dilorenzo trying to control from the bottom.
Dilorenzo moves into full guard.
Highwind trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laguna Highwind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Highwind looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dilorenzo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Highwind trying to move into half guard but instead Dilorenzo has managed to sweep!
Dilorenzo passes Highwind's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Highwind avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dilorenzo.
Dilorenzo trying to advance position but Highwind counters by regaining guard.
Dilorenzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Highwind is keeping the position for now.
Dilorenzo throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind controlling the position.
Dilorenzo looking to pass the guard.
Highwind wants to sweep but no luck.
Highwind pulls Dilorenzo in close to prevent any damage.
Highwind keeping full guard, as Dilorenzo tries to pass.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Laguna Highwind hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Highwind slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilorenzo tries to clinch up

and Highwind decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dilorenzo's guard.
Dilorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Highwind is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highwind with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Highwind stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dilorenzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dilorenzo controls Highwind momentarily but Highwind frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind wants to control from the top but Dilorenzo keeps moving.
Dilorenzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Dilorenzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Highwind content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Highwind postures up and lands a big shot to Dilorenzo's brow.
Highwind trying to control but Dilorenzo is working from the bottom.
Highwind distracts Dilorenzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Highwind trying to control but Dilorenzo is working from the bottom.
Highwind lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilorenzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Highwind wants to control from the top but Dilorenzo keeps moving.
Dilorenzo controls Highwind momentarily but Highwind frees himself.
Highwind advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind scoring with punches and elbows.
Dilorenzo is looking for a sweep.
Highwind working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Highwind lands a few punches from side control.
Highwind working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Highwind advances to full mount.
Highwind putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Dilorenzo is rocked!
Highwind lands a big shot there that rocks Dilorenzo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laguna Highwind really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Highwind shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Highwind showed some decent athleticism there.
Oh Dilorenzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Highwind wants to take a breather but Dilorenzo is having none of it.
Dilorenzo wants to improve his position but Highwind is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Highwind.
Highwind wants to take a breather but Dilorenzo is having none of it.
Dilorenzo is trying to control but can't.
Highwind looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Highwind lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Highwind wants to take a breather but Dilorenzo is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Highwind there.
Highwind is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dilorenzo tries to get to full guard but Highwind has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilorenzo is working hard here to advance position.
Highwind is looking to advance position but Dilorenzo won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind lands with a punch from half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dilorenzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Highwind scores with a couple of nice shots.
Highwind trying to control from half guard but Dilorenzo is working away.
Dilorenzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilorenzo wants to improve his position but Highwind is controlling well.
Highwind tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dilorenzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dilorenzo wants to control but Highwind is keeping busy.
Highwind sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dilorenzo pushes Highwind off looking to stand but Highwind dives back in and keeps control.
Dilorenzo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dilorenzo has hold of Highwind's hands but Highwind slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind is pressing down on Dilorenzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dilorenzo is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dilorenzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dilorenzo keeping moving, preventing Highwind from controlling successfully.
Highwind throws a strike but Dilorenzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilorenzo trying to control but Highwind is working from the bottom.
Dilorenzo throws a strike but Highwind rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind chips away with some ground and pound.
Dilorenzo wants to stand up but Highwind is controlling him.
Dilorenzo trying to strike off his back.
Highwind passes into half guard.
Highwind uses his free foot to push down on Dilorenzo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dilorenzo.
Highwind has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilorenzo is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Dilorenzo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Highwind tries to control but Dilorenzo wriggling away.
Highwind unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dilorenzo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Highwind celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laguna Highwind! Laguna Highwind retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Laguna Highwind thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.