PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. JBG - Just Bleed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chuck Lorenzo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Apple
vs
Lorenzo

150 cm
33
130 lbs
4 - 13 - 0

183 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apple wants to clinch up but Lorenzo keeps it at a distance.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo shows good takedown defense.
Apple takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apple tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Lorenzo is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apple's head backwards.
Lorenzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lorenzo with a hook.
Lorenzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Apple is just out of range.
Lorenzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Lorenzo pushes him off.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
Lorenzo lands with a straight right. Apple didn't see that one coming.
Lorenzo's coach down at 11th Planet MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lorenzo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chuck Lorenzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lorenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lorenzo pinned against the cage. Lorenzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Apple slips under a jab from Lorenzo.
Apple plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Lorenzo misses the target.
Apple takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Lorenzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lorenzo pinned against the cage. Lorenzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lorenzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lorenzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apple counters with a body kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apple.
Apple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
Apple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apple on the side of the head.
Apple looks for a takedown but Lorenzo sprawls well.
Apple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Apple.
Lorenzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apple moves away from the strike by Lorenzo.
Some wild striking there from Apple.
A head kick misses from Apple.
Lorenzo lands with an overhand left.
Lorenzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Apple had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lorenzo misses the target.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Lorenzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lorenzo scores with a hook.
Apple misses with a series of wild punches.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lorenzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lorenzo defends it nicely.
Apple looks to score with a jab to the body but Lorenzo is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Lorenzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Apple tries to clinch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apple.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lorenzo circles away.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
Lorenzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apple momentarily.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lorenzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Ipad Apple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lorenzo.

It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Lorenzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple has his takedown stuffed
and Apple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apple explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lorenzo lunges at Apple with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apple's hand.
Lorenzo lands with a hook. Apple tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Apple misses with a head kick.
Apple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Apple takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lorenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apple misses with a takedown
and Lorenzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apple throws a looping overhand right but Lorenzo ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lorenzo as Apple shoots in.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown but Lorenzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Apple throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apple on the side of the head.
Lorenzo thuds a left hand into Apple's body.
Nice cross by Lorenzo.
Apple misses the shot to the body.
Lorenzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apple's head.
Apple takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apple gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lorenzo can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lorenzo as Apple tries to tie him up.
Apple tries to pull guard but Lorenzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lorenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple is looking to control Lorenzo's arms but Lorenzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Apple has his back to the cage.
Lorenzo is trying to break free.
Lorenzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Apple is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lorenzo is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lorenzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apple has Lorenzo pressed against the cage, preventing Lorenzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lorenzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lorenzo is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks.
Apple prevents Lorenzo from breaking the clinch.
Lorenzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lorenzo can't break the clinch.
Lorenzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Apple prevents Lorenzo from breaking the clinch.
Lorenzo is trying to break the clinch but Apple is controlling him.
Lorenzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lorenzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenzo smiles and moves away.
Apple takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Lorenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Apple fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lorenzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lorenzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lorenzo swings for the body but Apple moves out of range.
Lorenzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Apple.
Apple tries to clinch up but Lorenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Lorenzo throws a right hand that misses
and Apple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lorenzo lunges at Apple with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apple's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo jabs Apple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Apple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lorenzo looks to land a left hand but Apple moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apple.
Apple throws a body shot but no joy.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apple is looking to clinch but Lorenzo is avoiding it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lorenzo as he connects with a hook.
Lorenzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzo as he avoids it easily.
Lorenzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lorenzo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Lorenzo as Apple shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lorenzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo throws a lazy right hand but Apple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Lorenzo sprawls well.
Apple tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Lorenzo counter with a right hand.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Lorenzo, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Lorenzo against the cage but Lorenzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo missing with a left hand there. Apple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple darts in trying to clinch
letting Lorenzo counter with a right hand.
Chuck Lorenzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lorenzo looks to land a right hand but Apple moved out of range.
Apple moves out of range as Lorenzo strikes.
Lorenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apple tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Lorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lorenzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Lorenzo, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Lorenzo against the cage but Lorenzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo scores with a three punch combo!
Lorenzo misses the shot to the body.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Lorenzo does it's job there.
Lorenzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Apple counters with a body kick.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenzo throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Lorenzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lorenzo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Lorenzo!
Post fight, an emotional Chuck Lorenzo said 'I am having a great feeling right now. Great win to rebound from a tough, tough loss. Thanks for accepting the fight Apple, you are a great wrestler with a cool name.'.