PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shananigan Lurendrejer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trinidad Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurendrejer comes to the cage accompanied by Blunt - Reggae Da Nation . Trinidad Suarez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lurendrejer
vs
Suarez

190 cm
27
215 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
200 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Syndicate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shananigan Lurendrejer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trinidad Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lurendrejer misses with a leg kick.
Lurendrejer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez slips under a jab.
Suarez scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lurendrejer.
Suarez shoots and misses

and Lurendrejer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lurendrejer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suarez's head.
Lurendrejer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez trying to control here.
Suarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lurendrejer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Suarez tries to roll over but Lurendrejer keeps him under control.
Lurendrejer thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
Lurendrejer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lurendrejer with the ground and pound but Suarez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lurendrejer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lurendrejer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lurendrejer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lurendrejer trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer is really struggling to control Suarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suarez is trying to keep Lurendrejer in close.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lurendrejer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez controls Lurendrejer momentarily but Lurendrejer frees himself.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lurendrejer.
Suarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lurendrejer wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Lurendrejer stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suarez shoots in but Lurendrejer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shananigan Lurendrejer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trinidad Suarez.
Suarez avoids the body shot from Lurendrejer.
Suarez takes a swing at Lurendrejer's ribcage but misses.
Suarez throws the left hand but Lurendrejer avoids the punch easily.
Lurendrejer lands a nice shot to the body.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Lurendrejer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suarez feints and as Lurendrejer raises his hands in defense, Suarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lurendrejer trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Lurendrejer wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lurendrejer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurendrejer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lurendrejer has wrist control.
Lurendrejer has his hands on Suarez's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Suarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shananigan Lurendrejer dominated that 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.

Lurendrejer works Suarez's body with a nice hook.
Suarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Lurendrejer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Suarez's guard now, I'm sure.
Shananigan Lurendrejer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lurendrejer.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Lurendrejer throwing strikes but missing.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Lurendrejer tries to pass.
Lurendrejer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suarez's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lurendrejer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lurendrejer throwing strikes from guard but Suarez blocks nicely.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Lurendrejer works over Suarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lurendrejer postures up in Suarez's guard and throws a big left but Suarez blocks it.
Lurendrejer throws a big elbow that misses.
Lurendrejer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lurendrejer throwing strikes but missing.
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suarez holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Lurendrejer from controlling successfully.
Lurendrejer distracts Suarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lurendrejer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lurendrejer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lurendrejer throws a big right hand that misses.
Lurendrejer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lurendrejer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lurendrejer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lurendrejer moves out of range of the strikes.

Suarez tries to sprawl but Lurendrejer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lurendrejer looks to land a strike but Suarez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lurendrejer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lurendrejer distracts Suarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lurendrejer throws an elbow that misses. Suarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lurendrejer's guard. Nice move by Suarez!
Lurendrejer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lurendrejer keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez won't allow Lurendrejer to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurendrejer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lurendrejer controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Lurendrejer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lurendrejer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lurendrejer has his hands clasped together around Suarez's back. He's all about the action.
Lurendrejer is pressing down on Suarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lurendrejer managing to control the position.
Lurendrejer wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shananigan Lurendrejer 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.

A cross from Suarez lands.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Lurendrejer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Suarez tests Lurendrejer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suarez swings for the body but Lurendrejer moves out of range.
Lurendrejer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lurendrejer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lurendrejer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lurendrejer. Suarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lurendrejer loads up on a big right hand but Suarez slips the punch.
A big left from Suarez misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suarez's sensitive parts.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand

and Lurendrejer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suarez won't be happy with that.
Suarez regains half guard.
Lurendrejer prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Lurendrejer lands strikes from half guard.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Lurendrejer is controlling well.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Lurendrejer is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lurendrejer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suarez's head.
Lurendrejer wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position.
Suarez tries to roll over but Lurendrejer keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Lurendrejer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suarez's head.
Lurendrejer thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
Lurendrejer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Lurendrejer prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Lurendrejer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lurendrejer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lurendrejer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to keep Lurendrejer in close.
Lurendrejer preventing the sweep.
Suarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lurendrejer throws a big right hand that misses.
Lurendrejer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lurendrejer postures up and lands a big shot to Suarez's brow.
Lurendrejer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Lurendrejer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Lurendrejer is in close to Suarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lurendrejer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lurendrejer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suarez's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lurendrejer trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shananigan Lurendrejer clearly takes that 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.

Lurendrejer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lurendrejer.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lurendrejer.
Suarez cracks Lurendrejer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lurendrejer is defended easily by Suarez.
Some bone on bone action there as Suarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lurendrejer stuffs the takedown attempt from Suarez. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lurendrejer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Suarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lurendrejer thuds his right hand into Suarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lurendrejer wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Suarez misses.
Lurendrejer lands a nice hook to Suarez's body. Suarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lurendrejer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards.
Lurendrejer is looking to wear down Suarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Suarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez avoids the head kick by Lurendrejer.
Suarez misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lurendrejer.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
Shananigan Lurendrejer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trinidad Suarez.
Suarez throws a lazy right hand but Lurendrejer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
Suarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lurendrejer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lurendrejer throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lurendrejer lands a leg kick that knocks Suarez off balance momentarily.
Suarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Lurendrejer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lurendrejer misses with a wild body shot.
Lurendrejer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Lurendrejer throws a chopping leg kick but Suarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lurendrejer misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lurendrejer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lurendrejer.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Lurendrejer tries to sprawl out of it but Suarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lurendrejer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Lurendrejer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lurendrejer postures up in Suarez's guard and throws a big left but Suarez blocks it.
Lurendrejer scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lurendrejer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Suarez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shananigan Lurendrejer had his way with Trinidad Suarez in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Suarez missing with a left hand there. Lurendrejer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lurendrejer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer looks to throw the jab but Suarez is out of range.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Suarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Lurendrejer sprawls well. He's pushed Suarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lurendrejer leaves Suarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lurendrejer throws a leg kick which misses Suarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Suarez tries to avoid it.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt

and Lurendrejer counters with a takedown into side control.
Shananigan Lurendrejer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trinidad Suarez.
Suarez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Check out the look on Lurendrejer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Suarez is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer scoring with punches and elbows.
Suarez is still in real trouble! Can Lurendrejer finish him?
Lurendrejer in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Suarez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lurendrejer turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shananigan Lurendrejer!
After winning the bout, Shananigan Lurendrejer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.