PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Lorenzo (ranked 4222 p4p, 5847 weight class) and Harris Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lorenzo
vs
Benn

185 cm
21
235
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
26
265
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harris Benn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benn back to the cage. Lorenzo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Benn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lorenzo was covering up waiting for the punch and Benn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lorenzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lorenzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benn is one step ahead there.
Lorenzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benn manages to get himself to full guard.

Lorenzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lorenzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lorenzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lorenzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Benn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Benn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lorenzo has picked Benn up and slammed him! Benn can't keep hold of the triangle and Lorenzo manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Lorenzo crashes against the mat.
Lorenzo in side control, throwing shots but Benn defends.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lorenzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benn sneaks back into half guard.

Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lorenzo pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lorenzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benn is looking to improve his position.

Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lorenzo connects with a nice short shot to Benn's temple.
Lorenzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benn defending well though.
Lorenzo 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 lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lorenzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lorenzo wants to free his trapped foot but Benn is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Benn actively working from the bottom here.
Lorenzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo throwing shots but Benn is blocking nicely.
Lorenzo is trying to control. Benn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benn tries to get to full guard but Lorenzo has control of the leg.

Benn actively working from the bottom here.

Benn looking for submissions off his back.
Lorenzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Benn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benn gets back to full guard.

Benn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Benn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lorenzo trying to control but Benn is working from the bottom.

Benn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Benn working for submissions but it's allowed Lorenzo to get to half guard.

Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lorenzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lorenzo's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Benn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Lorenzo right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is working hard here to advance position.
Benn is trying to stick to Lorenzo's back but Lorenzo is turning into Benn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.

Benn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lorenzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Benn is looking for a triangle but Lorenzo pushes his legs off easily.
Lorenzo wants to control from the top but Benn keeps moving.
Lorenzo passes Benn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lorenzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benn keeps working.

Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lorenzo pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Javier Lorenzo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Benn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benn fails with the takedown.
Benn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lorenzo circles away.
Benn misses with a takedown attempt - Lorenzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Javier Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Benn.
Lorenzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benn's sensitive parts.
Benn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzo tries to avoid it but Benn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzo to the ground. Lorenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benn walks into a straight right hand from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo lands with a hook. Benn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lorenzo lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lorenzo connects with a right hand. Benn shakes it off.
Benn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Lorenzo with a hook.
Javier Lorenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lorenzo cracks Benn with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Javier Lorenzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lorenzo connects with a looping right hand.
Lorenzo stalks Benn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benn's face. Benn staggers backwards, shaken.
Javier Lorenzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Benn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lorenzo is trying to maintain the position but Benn is very close to passing his half guard.

Benn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lorenzo works his way to full guard. Good work.

Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benn postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn stopping the sweep attempt from Lorenzo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo wants to sweep but no luck.

Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.

Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lorenzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lorenzo has his hands on Benn's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is trying to control the position but Benn postures up.

Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lorenzo is trying to keep Benn in close.

Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lorenzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lorenzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benn can do to turn this around?

Benn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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.

Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lorenzo throws a nice looking combination but Benn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lorenzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benn to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benn's guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Lorenzo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Benn shoots in but Lorenzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzo.
Benn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lorenzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lorenzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Benn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lorenzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lorenzo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris Benn has got the better of the ground game so far.

Benn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benn won't allow Lorenzo to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.

Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lorenzo is trying to keep Benn in close.

Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.

Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lorenzo controls Benn momentarily but Benn frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Benn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lorenzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lorenzo, not yet.

Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo is trying to keep Benn in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Benn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lorenzo feints a jab promting Benn to slip. Lorenzo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Javier Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Benn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lorenzo.
Benn misses with a takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Javier Lorenzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lorenzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Benn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lorenzo wants to control but Benn is keeping busy.
Lorenzo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn prevents Lorenzo from improving his position.

Lorenzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Benn.
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!

Benn is working for a kimura but Lorenzo is defending it quite comfortably.

Benn seems to be working for a kimura but Lorenzo defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lorenzo trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Lorenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lorenzo, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Lorenzo!