PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isreal Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Haley
vs
Lorenzo

209 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isreal Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gil Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lorenzo. That one must have hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lorenzo.

Lorenzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Haley.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Haley pulls guard successfully.
Lorenzo tries to stand but Haley is controlling from the bottom.
Lorenzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haley is on top in guard.

Haley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Haley connects with a couple of short punches.
Haley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haley stopping the sweep attempt from Lorenzo.
Haley throwing strikes but missing.
Haley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haley stands up over Lorenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lorenzo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haley stopping the sweep attempt from Lorenzo.
Haley landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haley lands a couple of digs.
Lorenzo is trying to control the position but Haley postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haley lands a couple of digs.
Haley connects with a couple of short punches.
Haley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lorenzo's head.
Haley preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo keeps trying to improve his position.
Haley scoring with some ground and pound.
Lorenzo has momentary wrist control but Haley slips an elbow through the middle.
Haley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lorenzo 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.
Haley cracks Lorenzo with a solid left hand.
Haley with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo striking off his back but it's not causing Haley any problems.
Haley preventing the sweep.
Lorenzo trying to control the position.
Haley distracts Lorenzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haley stopping the sweep attempt from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haley working some strikes from top position.
Lorenzo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Haley is now in half guard.

Haley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lorenzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isreal Haley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lorenzo rushes Haley and presses him up against the cage.
Lorenzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lorenzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Lorenzo successfully pulls guard.
Haley lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Haley stands up over Lorenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haley preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley working some strikes from top position.
Isreal Haley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haley cracks Lorenzo with a solid left hand.
Haley works over Lorenzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Lorenzo wants to sweep here but Haley controlling him for the moment.
Lorenzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lorenzo is striking off his back. Haley thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

Haley is trying to work for a kimura but Lorenzo is defending well.
Lorenzo wants to get back to full guard.
Haley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley winds up and cracks Lorenzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lorenzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lorenzo gets back to full guard.
Haley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haley landing some decent shots from guard.
Haley landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lorenzo wants to control but Haley passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley lands with a punch from half guard.
Haley lands strikes from half guard.

Lorenzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Haley.

Haley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lorenzo has managed to free his arm - good work.

Haley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lorenzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haley.
Lorenzo is looking to get back to full guard here but Haley has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley has control of an arm but Lorenzo manages to advance to Haley's back!
Haley 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.
Lorenzo has the hooks in. Haley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Haley breaks Lorenzo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Haley scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lorenzo working a defensive guard here.
Haley works over Lorenzo with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isreal Haley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lorenzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haley blocks a head kick by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Haley circles away easily
and Haley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lorenzo is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Lorenzo moves into the clinch.
Lorenzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haley misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haley.
Lorenzo misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haley looking for a takedown.
Haley tries to pull guard but Lorenzo won't allow it.

Haley manages to pull guard.
Lorenzo is looking to advance position but Haley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Haley goes for an armbar but Lorenzo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lorenzo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo trying to control but Haley is working from the bottom.
Haley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lorenzo stopping the sweep attempt from Haley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley is working hard here to advance position.
Lorenzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lorenzo's guard.

Haley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley chips away with some ground and pound.
Lorenzo controls Haley momentarily but Haley frees himself.

Lorenzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haley with a nice head shot there.
Lorenzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haley lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley postures up and lands a big shot to Lorenzo's brow.
Lorenzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haley is one step ahead there.
Haley stands up over Lorenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lorenzo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Haley scoring with some ground and pound.
Lorenzo wants to sweep here but Haley controlling him for the moment.
Haley landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo wants to hit a switch here but Haley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lorenzo there!
Lorenzo is trying to reverse the position but instead Haley has taken his back - oops!

Haley working for a choke but Lorenzo is defending well.

Haley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lorenzo is defending well though. Haley let's go of the attempt for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isreal Haley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isreal Haley!