PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Harrell (ranked 1477 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geanluca Lorenzon (ranked 988 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Harrell
vs
Lorenzon

168 cm
26
162 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
162 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ralphie Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geanluca Lorenzon!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lorenzon moves into the clinch.
Lorenzon is leaning against Harrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harrell is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage.

Lorenzon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lorenzon pinned against the cage. Lorenzon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harrell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell misses with a low kick as Lorenzon jumps back.
Harrell misses with a takedown attempt
and Harrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Harrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Lorenzon finds it's way through Harrell's defenses.
Harrell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harrell throws a leg kick but Lorenzon sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lorenzon.
Geanluca Lorenzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzon lands with a shot to the body.
Harrell throws a hook but Lorenzon avoids it easily.
Geanluca Lorenzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Lorenzon darts in and clinches Harrell up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon avoids the elbow strike from Harrell, against the cage.
Lorenzon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harrell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lorenzon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harrell wants to take the fight to the mat but Lorenzon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lorenzon lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell looks to land a left hand but Lorenzon moved out of range nicely.
Lorenzon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lorenzon is looking to clinch but Harrell is avoiding it.
Harrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrell wants to land a leg kick but Lorenzon is out of range.
Lorenzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzon scores with a hook.
Lorenzon misses the jab.
Harrell tries to counter by clinching up but Lorenzon breaks away and moves out of range.
Lorenzon lands a jab to Harrell's midsection.
Lorenzon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Lorenzon clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon lands with a right to the head.
Harrell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Lorenzon.
Harrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lorenzon walks away with a smile on his face. Harrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lorenzon misses with a looping right.
Lorenzon loads up on a big right hand but Harrell slips the punch.
Lorenzon missing with a left hand there. Harrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrell closes the distance and clinches up with Lorenzon, looking for a takedown. Harrell pushes Lorenzon against the cage but Lorenzon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrell doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Lorenzon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon tries to clinch there but Harrell circles away.
Harrell is looking to counter the offense by Lorenzon and move into the clinch.
Lorenzon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrell doesn't seem bothered though.
Harrell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lorenzon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Lorenzon blocks the leg kick.

Harrell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Lorenzon trying to control but Harrell postures up.

Lorenzon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lorenzon trying to hold on to Harrell's head to control him but Harrell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Harrell throws a half hearted mid kick.

Harrell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lorenzon's guard.
Lorenzon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Harrell dives into side control.

Harrell working the body and head with strikes.
Harrell trying to control the position but Lorenzon is working away.
Harrell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lorenzon some visible discomfort.
Lorenzon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lorenzon wants to get back to his feet but Harrell is dominant here and he's now got Lorenzon's back!
Harrell not allowing Lorenzon to control his hands.
Lorenzon is trying to get back to his feet but Harrell has full control of the position and if anything, Lorenzon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Harrell softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lorenzon trying to control the hands but Harrell breaks the grip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Harrell. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Harrell lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

Lorenzon is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Lorenzon is still in real trouble! Can Harrell finish him?
Harrell is raining down hard shots and and Lorenzon has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!