PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sprawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loren Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loren Lorenzo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sprawl
vs
Lorenzo

180 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Organic Peak Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Sprawl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loren Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprawl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lorenzo drops Sprawl with a big left hand and mounts him. Sprawl is in big trouble!

Sprawl is rocked!

It looks like Bob Sprawl has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorenzo controlling from the full mount.
Oh Sprawl is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorenzo looking to control but Sprawl is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sprawl seems to have got his legs back now.
Sprawl is trying desperately to improve position.
Lorenzo trying to control but Sprawl is having none of it.
Lorenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprawl is squirming around, avoiding Lorenzo's attempts to control the action.

Lorenzo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Lorenzo and Sprawl goes tumbling to the canvas! Lorenzo follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Sprawl looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lorenzo wants to stand up but Sprawl is controlling the position.

Lorenzo decides to stand up.

Lorenzo has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lorenzo breaks from the clinch.

Lorenzo clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprawl tries to break the clinch but Lorenzo is controlling the position.
Sprawl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sprawl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lorenzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sprawl wants to break free but Lorenzo has control.
A short right from Lorenzo.
A short left from Lorenzo.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sprawl shoots in for a double leg but Lorenzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sprawl tries to keep at a distance but Lorenzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lorenzo.
Sprawl wants to break free but Lorenzo has control.
Sprawl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lorenzo walks away with a smile on his face. Sprawl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sprawl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lorenzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sprawl misses with a wild body shot.
Lorenzo throws a head kick but Sprawl moves out of range.
Lorenzo scores with the left hand. Sprawl knows he should have avoided that one.
Sprawl takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Sprawl misses.
Sprawl is breathing heavily.

Lorenzo closes the distance and clinches.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sprawl keeps the fight on the outside.

Lorenzo gets a clinch.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch.
Sprawl fails with a takedown attempt.

Lorenzo moves into range and clinches up with Sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lorenzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sprawl shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorenzo tries to sprawl out of it but Sprawl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to de liver by Lorenzo. Beautiful body shot.
Lorenzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lorenzo jabs Sprawl right on the nose. Sprawl blinks but takes it well.
Lorenzo lands a jab-cross combination.
Lorenzo drops Sprawl with a right and a left! Lorenzo comes rushing in but Sprawl regains his composure and manages to keep Lorenzo in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sprawl is looking for a triangle but Lorenzo pushes his legs off easily.

Sprawl working for submissions but it's allowed Lorenzo to get to half guard.
Lorenzo blocks the strikes from Sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sprawl controls his leg.
Sprawl 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!

Sprawl looking to break Lorenzo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lorenzo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sprawl will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Sprawl has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lorenzo holding both Sprawl 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loren Lorenzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Sprawl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sprawl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sprawl is trying to break free.
Lorenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sprawl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lorenzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lorenzo effectively controlling the action here.
Lorenzo lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lorenzo.

Lorenzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sprawl misses with a takedown attempt - Lorenzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lorenzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sprawl on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Lorenzo takes the fight into the clinch.

Lorenzo breaks from the clinch.
Lorenzo throws a nice looking combination but Sprawl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lorenzo drives through and clinches with Sprawl against the cage.
Lorenzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sprawl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lorenzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sprawl is trying to break the clinch but Lorenzo has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lorenzo.

Lorenzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loren Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lorenzo has closed the distance and engaged Sprawl in a clinch.

Lorenzo breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lorenzo.

Lorenzo forces Sprawl back against the cage and clinches.
Lorenzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sprawl backwards.
Sprawl has had enough of the clinch but Lorenzo keeps him there for the moment.
Sprawl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lorenzo tries to land a knee to the head but Sprawl blocks with his arms.
Lorenzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lorenzo.
Sprawl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sprawl wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Lorenzo.

Sprawl tries to keep at a distance but Lorenzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sprawl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lorenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Lorenzo keeps control of Sprawl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Lorenzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loren Lorenzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sprawl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sprawl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lorenzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lorenzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sprawl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzo tries to avoid it but Sprawl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzo to the ground. Lorenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Lorenzo darts in and clinches Sprawl up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprawl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lorenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Lorenzo lands an elbow inside.

Lorenzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sprawl closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lorenzo circles away.

Lorenzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sprawl wants to get back to striking at distance but Lorenzo won't allow it.
Lorenzo scores with a nice hook to the head.

Lorenzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sprawl throws a jab when Lorenzo was well out of range.
Lorenzo tries to bum rush Sprawl with a series of wild strikes but Sprawl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sprawl looks to land a left hand but Lorenzo moved out of range nicely.

Lorenzo closes the distance and clinches.

Lorenzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sprawl closes the distance and clinches up with Lorenzo, looking for a takedown. Sprawl pushes Lorenzo against the cage but Lorenzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sprawl fails to land the takedown.

Lorenzo has Sprawl up against the cage in a clinch.

Lorenzo breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Lorenzo lands.
Lorenzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lorenzo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprawl.
Loren Lorenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sprawl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Lorenzo scores with a four punch combination!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sprawl. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Lorenzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sprawl is looking to break free of the clinch but Lorenzo has double underhooks.
Lorenzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sprawls head.

Lorenzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sprawl fails with a takedown attempt.
Lorenzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lorenzo tries to clinch up but Sprawl circles away and keeps his distance.

Sprawl decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sprawl thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lorenzo to regain full guard.
Sprawl wants to pass the guard but Lorenzo is keeping the position.
Sprawl pushing down on Lorenzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sprawl is looking for a kimura here.

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

Sprawl is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprawl wants to pass the guard but Lorenzo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loren Lorenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Sprawl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sprawl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lorenzo stuns Sprawl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Lorenzo clinches with his opponent.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch.
Lorenzo jabs Sprawl right on the nose. Sprawl blinks but takes it well.

Lorenzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lorenzo digs a right hand into Sprawl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sprawl's gas tank.

Lorenzo manages to break the clinch.
Sprawl fails to land the takedown.
Lorenzo lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorenzo lands a nice looking body kick.
Lorenzo lands a jab.

Lorenzo forces Sprawl back against the cage and clinches.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch.

Lorenzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Sprawl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lorenzo manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo scores with a three punch combo!
Lorenzo looks for the body kick but Sprawl saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lorenzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprawl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sprawl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lorenzo rushes Sprawl and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sprawl tries to break the clinch but Lorenzo is controlling the position.
Lorenzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lorenzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sprawl backwards.
Lorenzo lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sprawl looks for a takedown but Lorenzo sprawls well.
Lorenzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Sprawl. Sprawl gets slowly back to his feet.
Lorenzo connects with a jab.
Sprawl shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorenzo tries to sprawl out of it but Sprawl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sprawl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lorenzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sprawl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sprawl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo ducks under a wild hook from Sprawl.
Sprawl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzo as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sprawl looks for a takedown but Lorenzo sprawls well.

Lorenzo clinches.
Lorenzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sprawl backwards.
Sprawl tries to pull guard but Lorenzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprawl drops back down to his feet.
Loren Lorenzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lorenzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sprawl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lorenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Lorenzo prevents Sprawl from breaking the clinch.
Sprawl wants to break free but Lorenzo has control.

Lorenzo breaks from the clinch.

Lorenzo has closed the distance and engaged Sprawl in a clinch.
Bob Sprawl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lorenzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sprawl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lorenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sprawl throws a jab when Lorenzo was well out of range.
Lorenzo sizes up Sprawl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loren Lorenzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sprawl shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorenzo tries to sprawl out of it but Sprawl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sprawl moves in looking to clinch but Lorenzo pushes him off.
Lorenzo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sprawl circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo misses the shot to the body.
Sprawl swings for the body but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sprawl's head.
Sprawl misses with a hook.
Sprawl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lorenzo's waist but Lorenzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sprawl off to one side.
Nice jab there from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo stuffs the takedown.
Sprawl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprawl.
Lorenzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Sprawl. Sprawl gets slowly back to his feet.
Lorenzo lands a two punch combo.
Lorenzo scores with a punch to the head.
Lorenzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sprawl tries for a takedown but Lorenzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Lorenzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorenzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sprawl is trying to break free.
Sprawl swings wildly with an uppercut but Lorenzo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch.

Lorenzo pushes Sprawl up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprawl tries to pull guard but Lorenzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprawl drops back down to his feet.
Lorenzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sprawl backwards.
Sprawl tries to pull guard but Lorenzo won't allow it.
Sprawl tries to break the clinch but Lorenzo is controlling the position.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch.

Lorenzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Lorenzo manages to break the clinch.
Sprawl misses with an uppercut.

Lorenzo moves into the clinch.
Sprawl wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lorenzo breaks the clinch.
Sprawl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lorenzo is fending him off so far but Sprawl persists. Nope, Lorenzo circles away and we're back to standing.

Lorenzo darts in and clinches Sprawl up against the cage.

Lorenzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sprawl looks for a takedown but Lorenzo sprawls well.
Lorenzo lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorenzo throws a series of punches but Sprawl moves out of range.
Lorenzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sprawl is just out of range.
Sprawl throws a looping overhand right but Lorenzo ducks down to avoid it.
Loren Lorenzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sprawl misses with a straight right.
Sprawl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sprawl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loren Lorenzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lorenzo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

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