PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lorimer (ranked 2837 p4p, 1676 weight class) and Makon James (ranked 423 p4p, 267 weight class). Lorimer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Where the Streets Have No Name - U2. Peter Lorimer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Makon James's chin.

Lorimer
vs
James

206 cm
25
204
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
220
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Primal

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Lorimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Makon James!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorimer misses with an uppercut.
Lorimer takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Lorimer misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorimer.
Lorimer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lorimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lorimer misses with a straight right.
Lorimer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lorimer swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from James.
Lorimer misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Lorimer dodges the punch combination from James.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lorimer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James throws a series of punches but Lorimer avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Lorimer misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lorimer misses with a left hand
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James throws a right hand that Lorimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lorimer also avoids with ease.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorimer circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Lorimer misses.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Lorimer misses.
James throws a counter combo.
Lorimer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lorimer scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Lorimer misses with a hook
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorimer misses with a straight left.
Lorimer lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorimer circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Lorimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lorimer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

James drops Lorimer with a beautiful combination! Lorimer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!

Lorimer is rocked!

It looks like Peter Lorimer has been cut.
James throws a right hand that Lorimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lorimer also avoids with ease.
Oh Lorimer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorimer drops his hands for a split second and James immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Lorimer face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. James follows up with a right hand that knocks Lorimer into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Makon James!
Our winner, Makon James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Peter Lorimer was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'.