|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stedman Tinsdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Menno Lorenz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menno Lorenz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 199 cm
20
273 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
|
200 cm
24
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stedman Tinsdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Menno Lorenz !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsdale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Stedman Tinsdale has been cut.
Tinsdale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lorenz .
Lorenz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tinsdale sprawls well initially but Lorenz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lorenz stalling away here and it's allowed Tinsdale to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lorenz tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinsdale is retaining full guard.
Lorenz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tinsdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lorenz passes Tinsdale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lorenz moves nicely into side control.
Lorenz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lorenz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lorenz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lorenz tries to score with some ground and pound. Tinsdale controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tinsdale struggling a bit here.
Tinsdale is trying to escape the position but Lorenz is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenz misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Lorenz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lorenz working the ground and pound but Tinsdale is defending the strikes.
Lorenz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tinsdale to his feet.
Menno Lorenz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinsdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lorenz throws out the jab.
Stedman Tinsdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinsdale connects with a body shot.
Lorenz misses with a double jab.
Tinsdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lorenz manages to avoid it.
Tinsdale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tinsdale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tinsdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Lorenz is just out of range.
Tinsdale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lorenz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lorenz misses the target.
Tinsdale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lorenz looks gassed!
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!
Tinsdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lorenz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tinsdale to score with a decent uppercut.
Tinsdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lorenz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinsdale.
Tinsdale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tinsdale scores with a shot to the body.
Tinsdale lands with a shot to the body.
Tinsdale connects with a body shot.
Tinsdale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lorenz s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Menno Lorenz has been cut.
Tinsdale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lorenz doesn't seem bothered though.
Tinsdale lands a nice looking body shot.
Tinsdale cracks a nice hook into Lorenz 's ribs.
Tinsdale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tinsdale connects with a body shot.
Tinsdale cracks a nice hook into Lorenz 's ribs.
Tinsdale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tinsdale.
Tinsdale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lorenz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lorenz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tinsdale.
Lorenz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdale takes a swing at Lorenz 's ribcage but misses.
Tinsdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tinsdale digs a good hook to Lorenz 's body.
Lorenz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lorenz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lorenz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tinsdale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lorenz doesn't seem bothered though.
Lorenz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tinsdale scores with a nice right hand.
Tinsdale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lorenz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tinsdale misses with a body shot.
Tinsdale tests Lorenz 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tinsdale digs a good hook to Lorenz 's body.
Tinsdale lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tinsdale. Lorenz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinsdale jabs at Lorenz 's body.
Tinsdale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lorenz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lorenz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tinsdale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tinsdale lands a right hook to the body.
Tinsdale lands a nice looking body shot.
Tinsdale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tinsdale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tinsdale throws a shot to the body.
Tinsdale lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lorenz checks a leg kick.
Lorenz throws a series of punches but Tinsdale moves out of range.
Tinsdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tinsdale lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lorenz misses with a two punch combination.
Tinsdale jabs at Lorenz 's body.
Tinsdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lorenz moves away.
Tinsdale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tinsdale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lorenz doesn't seem bothered though.
Tinsdale misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stedman Tinsdale dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tinsdale tests Lorenz 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tinsdale slips under a jab.
Lorenz throws a hook but Tinsdale avoids it easily.
Tinsdale thuds his right hand into Lorenz 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick by Lorenz misses
and Tinsdale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tinsdale is looking to wear down Lorenz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tinsdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lorenz moves away.
Lorenz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lorenz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tinsdale's head.
Lorenz tries to pass to full mount but Tinsdale defends it.
Lorenz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tinsdale!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lorenz misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lorenz looking to control but Tinsdale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tinsdale working to try and regain half guard.
Lorenz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lorenz looking to ground and pound but Tinsdale is blocking nicely.
Lorenz controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Lorenz .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tinsdale because Lorenz loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinsdale in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lorenz lands a nice shot to the head.
Lorenz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lorenz controlling the position easily from mount.
Lorenz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lorenz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lorenz wants to control the pace but Tinsdale is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdale is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lorenz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lorenz misses with a head shot.
Tinsdale wants to hold on but Lorenz pushes him away.
Tinsdale is trying to stand.
Lorenz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lorenz breaks from Tinsdale's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tinsdale is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tinsdale wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lorenz .
Lorenz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinsdale in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lorenz lands a big shot there that rocks Tinsdale but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menno Lorenz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lorenz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tinsdale is rocked!
Lorenz uses his free foot to push down on Tinsdale's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tinsdale.
Lorenz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tinsdale avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lorenz .
Poor strikes thrown by Lorenz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lorenz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tinsdale is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lorenz throws some wild stikes that Tinsdale manages to avoid easily.
Lorenz trying to control but Tinsdale is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lorenz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenz looking to ground and pound but Tinsdale is blocking nicely.
Lorenz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lorenz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lorenz trying to control but Tinsdale is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lorenz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lorenz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lorenz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tinsdale is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tinsdale takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lorenz controlling the position easily from mount.
Lorenz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lorenz lands a big shot there that rocks Tinsdale but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lorenz unloading with bombs!
Lorenz trying to control but Tinsdale is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tinsdale is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lorenz controlling from the full mount.
Tinsdale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lorenz on the ground.
Lorenz wants to control the pace but Tinsdale is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tinsdale is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lorenz controlling from the full mount.
Lorenz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lorenz with shots to the head and body - Tinsdale looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tinsdale takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lorenz controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Menno Lorenz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lorenz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menno Lorenz !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
