PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loren Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hernandez's choice of entrance music: "Saturday Night's Alright" by Nickleback. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lorenzo
vs
Hernandez

185 cm
21
184 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Nutrition King
2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 144 Quality

Convicted
Convicted

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loren Lorenzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lorenzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lorenzo cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Lorenzo throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a front kick aimed at Lorenzo's knee but Lorenzo avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Loren Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo slips under a jab.
Lorenzo tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Hernandez forces Lorenzo back against the cage and clinches.
Lorenzo lands with a light punch inside.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Lorenzo avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage.
Lorenzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hernandez won't allow it.

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

Hernandez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hernandez lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lorenzo has control of Hernandez's left arm, preventing Hernandez from doing any damage.
Lorenzo trying to control the position.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lorenzo is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lorenzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lorenzo has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lorenzo, right into the meat.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Lorenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Lorenzo misses with a straight right.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Lorenzo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lorenzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lorenzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Loren Lorenzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lorenzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lorenzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
A big right from Lorenzo misses.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lorenzo throws out the jab.
Hernandez takes one on the button.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Lorenzo slips the punch.
Lorenzo misses with a two punch combination.
Lorenzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lorenzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hernandez's hands.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.
Lorenzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hernandez backs up against the cage.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Lorenzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lorenzo is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Lorenzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Lorenzo connects with the punch.
Lorenzo throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Lorenzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
Hernandez moves out of range as Lorenzo strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Lorenzo pushes him off.
A jab from Lorenzo misses.

Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lorenzo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hernandez has taken his back.

Hernandez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Hernandez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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!
Hernandez is trying to stick to Lorenzo's back but Lorenzo is turning into Hernandez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hernandez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lorenzo.

Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Hernandez is working an open guard so Lorenzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Hernandez darts in and clinches Lorenzo up against the cage.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo blocks an uppercut.
Lorenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hernandez as the two fighters clinch.
Lorenzo takes a shot to the head.
Hernandez taking a breather.
Lorenzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hernandez.
Lorenzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Lorenzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorenzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lorenzo is trying to break free.
Hernandez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lorenzo misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Hernandez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hernandez tries to clinch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Lorenzo.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Lorenzo is just out of range.
Lorenzo misses with a double jab.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.

Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Lorenzo.
Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lorenzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lorenzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lorenzo prevents it.
Loren Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Hernandez.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzo connects with a jab.
Lorenzo scores with a nice strike.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lorenzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Lorenzo looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.

Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Lorenzo.
Hernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Lorenzo.
Hernandez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hernandez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lorenzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lorenzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lorenzo controls his hands.
Lorenzo gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Lorenzo is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Lorenzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lorenzo is trying to break free.
Lorenzo tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.

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.
Lorenzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzo can't break the clinch.

Hernandez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lorenzo regains guard immediately.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez won't allow Lorenzo to sweep him here.
Hernandez forces his way into half guard.
Hernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernandez is tying to control. Lorenzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Lorenzo is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to advance to full mount but Lorenzo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lorenzo keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez trying to control but Lorenzo is working from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Lorenzo is keeping the position.
Lorenzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez stands and throws Lorenzo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Lorenzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lorenzo scores with a one two! Hernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Hernandez gets a clinch.
Lorenzo cracks Hernandez with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
Lorenzo has had enough of the clinch but Hernandez keeps him there for the moment.
Hernandez slows down the pace here.

Hernandez is trying to trip Lorenzo. He has hold of a leg but Lorenzo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hernandez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Hernandez 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.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lorenzo is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lorenzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lorenzo cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Lorenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Lorenzo.

Hernandez has managed to clinch.

Hernandez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lorenzo is trying to keep an underhook but Hernandez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lorenzo trying to control here.
Lorenzo is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lorenzo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lorenzo is in trouble now - Hernandez has advanced to mount!
Lorenzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hernandez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lorenzo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo is trying desperately to improve position.
Ricky Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez punching from mount but Lorenzo doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Hernandez is working for a guillotine from mount but Lorenzo frees his head quite easily.
Hernandez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Hernandez working for a guillotine from mount but Lorenzo is in no mood to give up.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lorenzo tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hernandez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Hernandez working for a submission but Lorenzo is keeping him at bay.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.

Hernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Lorenzo tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is trying desperately to improve position.

Hernandez wants to finish this one by submission but Lorenzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hernandez.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lorenzo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Hernandez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lorenzo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hernandez prevents Lorenzo from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lorenzo, who protects the arm well.
Lorenzo is looking for a sweep.
Lorenzo misses with a strike from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hernandez advances nicely into full mount.
Hernandez trying to control but Lorenzo is having none of it.
Lorenzo tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez moves to back control.

Hernandez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lorenzo wants to control his opponent's hands but Hernandez gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Hernandez really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lorenzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lorenzo misses the jab.
Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lorenzo throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Loren Lorenzo is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Lorenzo misses.
Lorenzo misses with a low kick as Hernandez jumps back.
Lorenzo fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Lorenzo.
Loren Lorenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lorenzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hernandez slips a jab from Lorenzo.

Hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lorenzo, pushing him back against the cage.
Lorenzo has had enough of the clinch but Hernandez keeps him there for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez pushes Lorenzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lorenzo up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lorenzo.
Hernandez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lorenzo is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Lorenzo avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lorenzo can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hernandez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lorenzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Hernandez has double underhooks.
Hernandez stalling in the clinch.

Hernandez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lorenzo controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.

Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lorenzo working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.

Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lorenzo is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Lorenzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Lorenzo is avoiding it.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Lorenzo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Lorenzo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Hernandez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.

Hernandez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez throws a strike aimed at the side of Lorenzo's head but Lorenzo avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Lorenzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lorenzo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hernandez off and has taken his back!
Lorenzo doesn't have the hooks in and Hernandez manages to turn into his guard.
Lorenzo trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez passes Lorenzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lorenzo is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Lorenzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lorenzo pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez trying to mount his opponent but Lorenzo defends it.

Lorenzo kicks off Hernandez and gets to his feet.
Lorenzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hernandez sizes up Lorenzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lorenzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
A combination from Lorenzo does no damage.
Lorenzo throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Lorenzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Hernandez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hernandez fails with the takedown.
Lorenzo with a jab.

Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lorenzo sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Lorenzo is working from the bottom.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lorenzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hernandez wants to free his trapped foot but Lorenzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo manages to get to full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lorenzo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lorenzo is keeping the position for now.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lorenzo is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Lorenzo wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Lorenzo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Lorenzo is a slippery customer.
Hernandez works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lorenzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez tries to control but Lorenzo wriggling away.

Hernandez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lorenzo is surviving well by controlling Hernandez's body position as best he can.

Hernandez wants to finish this one by submission but Lorenzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hernandez.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.

Hernandez working for a submission but Lorenzo is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Hernandez working for a guillotine from mount but Lorenzo is in no mood to give up.

Hernandez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lorenzo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Hernandez has hold of Lorenzo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lorenzo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Loren Lorenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hernandez goes for an armbar but Lorenzo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lorenzo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
Lorenzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lorenzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez throws a strike but Lorenzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lorenzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lorenzo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Hernandez!
Ricky Hernandez is the new middleweight champion!