PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Anus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Lorenzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Anus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Anus
vs
Lorenzi

174 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Anus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Federico Lorenzi!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lorenzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lorenzi's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lorenzi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Lorenzi gets tackled into the cage by Anus. Anus maintains the clinch.
Lorenzi keeps control of Anus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Anus.
Anus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lorenzi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzi wants a takedown.
Lorenzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lorenzi keeps control of Anus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hugh Anus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Federico Lorenzi.
Lorenzi looks winded!
Anus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Anus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anus is working for takedown but Lorenzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lorenzi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anus to keep the fight standing.
Lorenzi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anus walks away with a smile on his face. Lorenzi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anus.
Anus fails to land with a series of punches.
Lorenzi dives in and grabs Anus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anus pushes down on Lorenzi's head and hops out.
Anus sizes up Lorenzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anus duly obliges.

Lorenzi is rocked!
Anus looks to land a combination. Lorenzi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lorenzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Anus finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Anus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anus has had enough of the clinch but Lorenzi keeps him there for the moment.
Anus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lorenzi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lorenzi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Anus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anus lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Lorenzi can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Anus and Lorenzi drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Anus.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Anus!