PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loren Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loren Lorenzo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lorenzo
vs
Orton

185 cm
20
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loren Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lorenzo tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Orton. No joy for Lorenzo on that attempt.
Orton avoids a kick to the body.
Orton throws a low kick but Lorenzo avoids it.
Orton shoots in but no luck this time.
Lorenzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orton tries to avoid it but Lorenzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orton to the ground. Orton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lorenzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Orton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Orton trying to mount his opponent but Lorenzo defends it.
Lorenzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Lorenzo is trying to stand.

Lorenzo pushes Orton off and gets back to his feet.
Orton shoots in for a double leg but Lorenzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorenzo misses with a hook. Orton ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo dodges the punch combination from Orton.
A low kick from Lorenzo is predictable there

and Orton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lorenzo's guard now.
Lorenzo 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.
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.
Orton cracks Lorenzo with a solid left hand.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orton trying to control but Lorenzo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lorenzo working a defensive guard here.
Lorenzo tries to strike from the bottom.
Orton wants to pass the guard but Lorenzo is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Orton feints and as Lorenzo raises his hands in defense, Orton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton postures up in Lorenzo's guard and throws a big left but Lorenzo blocks it.
Orton stops Lorenzo from standing up.

Orton drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Orton off! Orton jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orton preventing the sweep.

Orton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orton shoots and misses
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Loren Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
Lorenzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orton momentarily.
Orton throws a series of punches but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Orton is looking to clinch but Lorenzo is avoiding it.
Orton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lorenzo.

Lorenzo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lorenzo wants to get back to his feet but Orton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lorenzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lorenzo wants to stand but Orton is controlling the position.

Lorenzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lorenzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orton controls the pace.

Lorenzo working for a triangle but Orton defends it easily.
Lorenzo wants to stand and escape but Orton is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton lands a couple of digs.

Lorenzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lorenzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Orton tries to clinch up.
Lorenzo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Orton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Orton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lorenzo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orton is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton trying to control but Lorenzo is working from the bottom.
Lorenzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Orton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orton passes Lorenzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lorenzo to stand up.
Lorenzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orton counters with a thumping low kick.
Lorenzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Orton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lorenzo is refusing to be controlled, as Orton sits in half guard.
Orton prevents Lorenzo from standing back up.

Lorenzo has one foot on Orton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lorenzo swinging wilding here.
Lorenzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orton stuffs the takedown attempt from Lorenzo. Lorenzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo misses with the combination.

Orton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lorenzo's guard.
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!
Lorenzo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Orton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Lorenzo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lorenzo throws a low kick but Orton avoids it.
Lorenzo blocks the body kick.

Orton scores a takedown into full mount!
Lorenzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Orton with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Lorenzo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lorenzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Orton has a good base and remains in mount.
Lorenzo wants to control but Orton is having none of it.
Orton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lorenzo is trying to stand.

Orton looking to secure an arm triangle but Lorenzo defends it well.
Lorenzo is trying to stand.
Lorenzo tries to reverse the position but Orton maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lorenzo tries to hold on but Orton postures up.
Lorenzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Orton has a good base and remains in mount.
Lorenzo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lorenzo regains half guard.
Lorenzo tries to roll over but Orton keeps him under control.

Lorenzo kicks Orton off and gets back to his feet.
Lorenzo shoots and misses

and Orton counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton misses with some punches.
Lorenzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loren Lorenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton 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 can't get the takedown.
Orton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lorenzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lorenzo catches Orton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Orton 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lorenzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
Lorenzo moves into range and connects with a jab.

Orton is rocked!
Lorenzo is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Orton flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Orton is out cold! Lorenzo holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loren Lorenzo!