PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lorenz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lorenz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

The Pitbull
vs
Lorenz

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Pitbull !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lorenz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pitbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lorenz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Pitbull wants to stand up but Lorenz is controlling him.

Lorenz stands up from The Pitbull 's guard - Lorenz perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Lorenz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Pitbull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lorenz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Pitbull 's guard.
The Pitbull lands some strikes from the bottom.

Lorenz stands up and waves to The Pitbull to follow him.

Lorenz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenz prevents The Pitbull from escaping the position.
The Pitbull is looking to regain half guard here but Lorenz keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lorenz decides to stand back up. Lorenz steps back and let's The Pitbull get back to his feet.
The Pitbull looks to clinch

and Lorenz counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Pitbull won't be happy with that.

Lorenz decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Pitbull to his feet.
The Pitbull is breathing heavily.
Jab from The Pitbull .

Lorenz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Pitbull 's guard.
Lorenz prevents The Pitbull from getting back to his feet.

Lorenz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Pitbull , up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lorenz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lorenz wants to get up but he can't break The Pitbull 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Lorenz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Lorenz drives through with a takedown into guard.

Lorenz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Pitbull , up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenz misses with a looping right.

Lorenz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lorenz stands up and beckons The Pitbull to join him on the feet.
The Pitbull tries to clinch

and Lorenz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Pitbull flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The Pitbull tries to kick Lorenz off but Lorenz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The Pitbull is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lorenz pulls his head out easily.

Lorenz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lorenz looks for a takedown but The Pitbull sprawls well.
Lorenz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lorenz counters with a single leg into guard. The Pitbull didn't expect that.
Lorenz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lorenz stopping the sweep attempt from The Pitbull .

The Pitbull has his foot on Lorenz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lorenz works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Pitbull is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lorenz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Pitbull has had enough of the clinch but Lorenz keeps him there for the moment.
The Pitbull stalling in the clinch but Lorenz improves position.
Lorenz can't break the clinch.
Lorenz wants to get back to striking at distance but The Pitbull won't allow it.
The Pitbull is looking to control Lorenz's arms but Lorenz gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Pitbull has his back to the cage.

Lorenz manages to break the clinch.

Lorenz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lorenz misses with some punches.
The Pitbull avoiding damage as Lorenz throws knees to the body.

Lorenz manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by The Pitbull or perhaps it was just good defense by Lorenz which made him look bad.

The Pitbull gets a clinch.
Lorenz wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Lorenz.
The Pitbull prevents Lorenz from breaking the clinch.

Lorenz breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lorenz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lorenz prevents The Pitbull from standing back up.

Lorenz stands up from half guard.
The Pitbull tries to clinch but Lorenz moves away

so Lorenz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Lorenz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Pitbull closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lorenz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lorenz.
The Pitbull striking off his back but it's not causing Lorenz any problems.

Lorenz stands up from The Pitbull 's guard - Lorenz perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lorenz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lorenz lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lorenz stands up and waves to The Pitbull to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lorenz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Pitbull darts in trying to clinch

and Lorenz counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Pitbull won't be happy with that.

Lorenz decides to stand back up.

Lorenz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Pitbull 's guard.
The Pitbull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lorenz is controlling him.
The Pitbull trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The Pitbull is working an open guard so Lorenz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lorenz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lorenz counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Pitbull won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The Pitbull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from The Pitbull .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Pitbull not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Lorenz kicks off The Pitbull and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lorenz clinches up against the cage.

Lorenz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenz blocks a head kick by The Pitbull .
Lorenz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Pitbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lorenz closes the distance and clinches up with The Pitbull , looking for a takedown. Lorenz pushes The Pitbull against the cage but The Pitbull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Pitbull fails to land the takedown.

Lorenz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Lorenz decides to stand back up.
The Pitbull closes the distance but Lorenz moves to the side

and Lorenz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lorenz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lorenz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Lorenz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Lorenz scores with a takedown into The Pitbull 's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lorenz gets to his feet. The Pitbull looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
John Lorenz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Lorenz 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Lorenz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lorenz decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Lorenz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lorenz content just to control the position here.

Lorenz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The Pitbull clinches but Lorenz breaks the clinch

and Lorenz counters with a takedown into side control.
The Pitbull tries to buck Lorenz off but Lorenz is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lorenz decides to stand back up. Lorenz steps back and let's The Pitbull get back to his feet.
James The Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Pitbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Pitbull looks to clinch

and Lorenz counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull is trying to stall.
The Pitbull can't get the takedown.
The Pitbull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lorenz has him pressed against the cage.

The Pitbull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Pitbull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lorenz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James The Pitbull . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pitbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Lorenz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lorenz prevents The Pitbull from standing back up.

Lorenz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The Pitbull scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Lorenz scores with a takedown into The Pitbull 's guard.
The Pitbull wants to stand up but Lorenz is controlling him.

Lorenz stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorenz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Pitbull wants to clinch up but Lorenz keeps it at a distance.
The Pitbull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Pitbull tries to clinch but Lorenz moves out of range.
Lorenz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lorenz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Pitbull tries for a takedown but Lorenz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Lorenz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lorenz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pitbull is desperately trying to improve his position but Lorenz has a good base and remains in mount.
The Pitbull wants to control but Lorenz is having none of it.

Lorenz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pitbull is looking to clinch.
The Pitbull tries to clinch up.
The Pitbull stuffs the takedown attempt from Lorenz. Lorenz gets slowly back to his feet.

The Pitbull closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lorenz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The Pitbull 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Pitbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Lorenz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Lorenz shoots in and bounces The Pitbull off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lorenz is one step ahead there.

Lorenz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Pitbull , up you get!
The Pitbull with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lorenz counters by moving into the clinch.
The Pitbull tries to pull guard but Lorenz holds him up against the cage and eventually The Pitbull drops back down to his feet.
Lorenz is trying to break free.
The Pitbull wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lorenz wants to get back to striking at distance but The Pitbull won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Pitbull has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lorenz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James The Pitbull . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenz tries to break the clinch but The Pitbull is controlling the position.

Lorenz manages to break the clinch.
Lorenz is looking to clinch.
The Pitbull clinches but Lorenz breaks the clinch

so Lorenz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lorenz is one step ahead there.

The Pitbull has his feet on Lorenz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lorenz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to de liver by The Pitbull . Beautiful body shot.

Lorenz scores with a takedown into The Pitbull 's guard.

Lorenz stands up and waves to The Pitbull to follow him.
The Pitbull is looking to clinch but Lorenz is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Pitbull .
The Pitbull tries for a takedown but Lorenz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Pitbull misses with a hook.

Lorenz clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lorenz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lorenz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lorenz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
John Lorenz has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lorenz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Lorenz stands up from mount. Strange move.
The Pitbull scores with a spinning back kick!

The Pitbull clinches.
Lorenz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Pitbull tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenz smiles and moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lorenz.

Lorenz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The Pitbull looks to throw the jab but Lorenz is out of range.
Lorenz throws a series of strikes that have The Pitbull backpedaling.
The Pitbull wants to clinch but Lorenz slips to the side

so Lorenz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lorenz stands up from The Pitbull 's guard - Lorenz perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lorenz has managed to clinch.
The Pitbull misses with a knee to the head.
Lorenz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Pitbull is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Pitbull content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Lorenz manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from The Pitbull . No joy for Lorenz on that attempt.

The Pitbull rushes Lorenz and presses him up against the cage.
Lorenz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Pitbull tries to score a body lock takedown but Lorenz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Pitbull looking to throw knees to the head but Lorenz is blocking nicely.
Lorenz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

The Pitbull breaks from the clinch.

Lorenz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Pitbull !
The Pitbull is working to get back to half guard.

Lorenz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull has his takedown stuffed

and Lorenz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Pitbull landing knees to the body.
The Pitbull drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lorenz breaks from the clinch.
The Pitbull tries to clinch up.

Lorenz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Pitbull sprawls well initially but Lorenz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lorenz decides to return to a standing position.

Lorenz pushes The Pitbull up against the cage in a clinch.

Lorenz breaks the clinch.

Lorenz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Pitbull sprawls well initially but Lorenz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

The Pitbull kicks off Lorenz and gets to his feet.
The Pitbull wants to clinch

and Lorenz counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pitbull tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lorenz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Pitbull is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
James The Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Pitbull tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lorenz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lorenz 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lorenz!