PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lorenzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiny Dong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricardo Lorenzetti's chin.

Lorenzetti
vs
Dong

175 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Lorenzetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiny Dong!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzetti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dong avoids the head kick by Lorenzetti.
Dong avoids the head kick by Lorenzetti.
Lorenzetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Dong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lorenzetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dong tries for a takedown but Lorenzetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lorenzetti tries to clinch up.

Lorenzetti tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lorenzetti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong tries to pull guard but Lorenzetti won't allow it.

Lorenzetti breaks the clinch.
Dong blocks a head kick by Lorenzetti.
Dong thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorenzetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Dong avoids the head kick by Lorenzetti.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong, right into the meat.
Lorenzetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Lorenzetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dong tries to keep at a distance but Lorenzetti has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lorenzetti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dong avoiding damage as Lorenzetti throws knees to the body.
Lorenzetti keeps control of Dong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dong has clasped his hands together around Lorenzetti's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lorenzetti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dong tries for a kimura but Lorenzetti is defending well.

Dong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lorenzetti, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong wants to control but Lorenzetti is keeping him busy.
Dong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lorenzetti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dong is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dong stands up and beckons Lorenzetti to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lorenzetti.
Lorenzetti throws a head kick that misses.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricardo Lorenzetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny Dong.
Dong misses with a head kick.
Lorenzetti throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lorenzetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong circles away.
Lorenzetti tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Lorenzetti lands but Dong takes it in his stride.

Dong shoots in and bounces Lorenzetti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dong passes Lorenzetti's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dong stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lorenzetti.
Dong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiny Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Lorenzetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lorenzetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lorenzetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong circles away.
Lorenzetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong doesn't manage to clinch there - Lorenzetti circles away.

Dong has managed to clinch.
Lorenzetti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dong's efforts to push away.
Dong wants to take the fight to the mat but Lorenzetti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Lorenzetti manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Lorenzetti drives through and clinches with Dong against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong tries to break the clinch but Lorenzetti is controlling the position.

Lorenzetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Lorenzetti.

Lorenzetti moves into the clinch.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lorenzetti backwards.
Lorenzetti tries to break free but Dong pushes him back against the cage.

Lorenzetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Lorenzetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lorenzetti fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzetti.
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lorenzetti.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lorenzetti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzetti lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lorenzetti.
Lorenzetti tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Lorenzetti throws a sloppy head kick and Dong moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lorenzetti tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dong blocks the body kick.
Ricardo Lorenzetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Lorenzetti throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Lorenzetti, looking for a takedown. Dong pushes Lorenzetti against the cage but Lorenzetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ricardo Lorenzetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny Dong.
Lorenzetti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dong looks for a takedown but Lorenzetti sprawls well.

Lorenzetti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dong is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lorenzetti breaks from the clinch.
Ricardo Lorenzetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lorenzetti defends it nicely.
Lorenzetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lorenzetti connects with a leg kick. Dong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lorenzetti sprawls well. Lorenzetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
Lorenzetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lorenzetti scores with a three punch combo!
Lorenzetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricardo Lorenzetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lorenzetti is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
Dong shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorenzetti tries to sprawl out of it but Dong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorenzetti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dong clinches with his opponent.

Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lorenzetti, right into the meat.
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lorenzetti.
Dong has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenzetti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lorenzetti scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorenzetti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lorenzetti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Lorenzetti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Lorenzetti dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lorenzetti throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Dong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lorenzetti. That one must have hurt.
Lorenzetti blocks the body kick.
Lorenzetti throws a head kick that misses.
Lorenzetti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lorenzetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lorenzetti throws a head kick that misses.
Lorenzetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lorenzetti, as that shot connected.
Lorenzetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dong.
Ricardo Lorenzetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Lorenzetti.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lorenzetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Lorenzetti looks for the body kick but Dong saw that one coming.
Lorenzetti wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dong.
Ricardo Lorenzetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny Dong.
Lorenzetti misses with a few strikes there.
Lorenzetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks.
Dong needs to keep his hands up - Lorenzetti had a free shot at his head there.
Lorenzetti wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Dong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lorenzetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lorenzetti.
Lorenzetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dong.
Lorenzetti throws a combination that misses

and Dong counters with a single leg into guard. Lorenzetti didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lorenzetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lorenzetti keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tiny Dong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorenzetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lorenzetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lorenzetti tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Lorenzetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lorenzetti scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lorenzetti.

Lorenzetti moves into the clinch.
Lorenzetti tries to break the clinch but Dong is controlling the position.

Lorenzetti breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Lorenzetti scores with a four punch combination!
Dong misses with a takedown
and Lorenzetti counters with a low kick, right behind Dong 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lorenzetti cracks Dong with a good jab.
Lorenzetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lorenzetti is fending him off so far but Dong persists. Nope, Lorenzetti circles away and we're back to standing.
Lorenzetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lorenzetti swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong blocks the body kick.
Lorenzetti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lorenzetti.
Lorenzetti misses with a left hand

and Dong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dong.
Dong controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo Lorenzetti.
I think Lorenzetti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Lorenzetti!