PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theo Jorgensen (ranked 1635 p4p, 210 weight class) and Luiz Lowe (ranked 1929 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jorgensen
vs
Lowe

188 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Fanatic Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theo Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luiz Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jorgensen drives through and clinches with Lowe against the cage.
Jorgensen scores with a shot to the side of Lowe's head.
Jorgensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Lowe blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
Lowe blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorgensen.
Lowe digs a right hand underneath Jorgensen's ribcage. Jorgensen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lowe blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Lowe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lowe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
A body shot lands from Lowe.
Jorgensen tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
A short right from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands with a right to the head.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowe lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Lowe scores with a shoulder strike.
Jorgensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Jorgensen lands a shoulder strike.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Theo Jorgensen has been cut.
Lowe tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jorgensen.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
Lowe stalls.
Nice body punch from Jorgensen - that landed with a thud.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Jorgensen pushes Lowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowe lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jorgensen as the two fighters clinch.
Jorgensen misses with some punches.
Lowe presses Jorgensen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Lowe blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo Jorgensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theo Jorgensen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Jorgensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lowe takes a swing at Jorgensen's ribcage but misses.
Jorgensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lowe's waist but Lowe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorgensen off to one side.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorgensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Lowe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lowe digs a good body shot into Jorgensen's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Lowe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Jorgensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Luiz Lowe has been cut.

Lowe has closed the distance and engaged Jorgensen in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with some punches.
Jorgensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorgensen.
Lowe scores with a shot to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Lowe tries to work over Jorgensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Lowe is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Lowe lands with a left to the head.
Theo Jorgensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lowe misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorgensen has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen misses with a body punch.
Lowe tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
Jorgensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
Jorgensen tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Lowe is working Jorgensen over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen blocks a body shot from Lowe.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen gets through Lowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Jorgensen drives through and clinches with Lowe against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Lowe wants to stall.
Jorgensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowe can do to turn this around?
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Lowe.

Lowe breaks the clinch.

Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Theo Jorgensen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Jorgensen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lowe, pushing him back against the cage.
Lowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jorgensen closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.

Lowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Jorgensen forces Lowe back against the cage and clinches.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lowe's efforts to push away.
Lowe is looking to break free of the clinch but Jorgensen has double underhooks.
Jorgensen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lowe tries to work over Jorgensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Lowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.

Lowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe cracks Jorgensen with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Luiz Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowe.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jorgensen - that landed with a thud.
Lowe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lowe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jorgensen working aggressively here.
Jorgensen misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theo Jorgensen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe is trying to force a seperation but Jorgensen has the dominant position.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with some punches.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lowe.
Lowe tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Lowe lands a nice uppercut.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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 Theo Jorgensen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jorgensen, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Jorgensen!
Theo Jorgensen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.