PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Viapondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Lorence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viapondo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pelos Papas. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Viapondo
vs
Lorence

164 cm
21
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cesar Viapondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Lorence!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lorence scores with a takedown into Viapondo's guard.
Lorence is fighting to break Viapondo's control of his arms but Viapondo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Viapondo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lorence trying to stand up but can't free himself from Viapondo's guard.
Lorence wants to pass the guard but Viapondo is keeping the position.
Viapondo has a closed guard, preventing Lorence from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viapondo is on top in guard.
Viapondo pushing down on Lorence's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Viapondo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lorence is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Viapondo scores with a couple of nice shots.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lorence has eaten all the pies!
Viapondo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Viapondo trying to control from half guard but Lorence is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorence tries to roll over but Viapondo keeps him under control.
Viapondo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lorence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viapondo.
Viapondo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Viapondo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorence keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viapondo is pressing down on Lorence's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lorence is holding on for now.
Viapondo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lorence looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viapondo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viapondo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lorence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viapondo.
Viapondo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viapondo lands with a punch from half guard.
Viapondo is looking to advance position but Lorence won't allow it.
Viapondo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viapondo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Viapondo passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorence taking a bit of punishment here - Viapondo scoring with strikes.
Viapondo grinds an elbow into Lorence's temple.
Viapondo working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viapondo working the head with strikes.

Lorence is rocked!
Viapondo landing strikes.
Lorence is still in real trouble! Can Viapondo finish him?
Viapondo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lorence to see if he's OK.
A big shot lands for Viapondo! That's hurt Lorence! Will he recover? Viapondo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Viapondo!
Post fight, an emotional Cesar Viapondo said 'Was it as good for you?'.