PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Chamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo has chosen 2Pac - Uppercut as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chuck Lorenzo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Chamba
vs
Lorenzo

165 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

183 cm
32
175 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Chamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lorenzo. No joy for Chamba on that attempt.
Chamba 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 Chamba off to one side.
Chamba tries for a takedown but Lorenzo circles away easily
and Lorenzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lorenzo's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lorenzo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Chamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lorenzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lorenzo lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lorenzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
Chamba trying to control the position but instead, Lorenzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chamba into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Chamba - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Lorenzo fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chamba being controlled against the cage.
Lorenzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lorenzo leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chamba is trying to drag Lorenzo to the mat but Lorenzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chamba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lorenzo misses with the head strike.
Chamba controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo scores with a shot to the side of Chamba's head.
Chamba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chamba is looking to control Lorenzo's arms but Lorenzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chamba has his back to the cage.
Lorenzo lands with a light punch inside.
Lorenzo slowing the pace effectively.
Lorenzo controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Lorenzo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Chamba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lorenzo working aggressively here.
Chamba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lorenzo stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Lorenzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Lorenzo to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chuck Lorenzo.
Lorenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Chamba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chamba with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lorenzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Chamba with a poor takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lorenzo as he jumps to the side.

Chamba gets the takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamba controls the position.
Chamba trying to control the action but Lorenzo is working from the bottom.

Chamba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamba working away.
Chamba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lorenzo keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lorenzo seems a little lost for a moment, as Chamba dominates the positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lorenzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Lorenzo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lorenzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Chamba. Chamba gets slowly back to his feet.
Chamba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chamba or perhaps it was just good defense by Lorenzo, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Chamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chamba under the eye.

Lorenzo closes the distance and clinches.
Chamba wants a takedown.
Lorenzo lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba tries to work over Lorenzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lorenzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lorenzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
Chamba is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Lorenzo.
A head punch on the inside from Lorenzo fails to land.
Lorenzo lands a left hand.
Chamba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lorenzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lorenzo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chamba up against the cage.
Lorenzo has Chamba pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamba lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Lorenzo to work.
Chamba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chamba wants to break free but Lorenzo has control.
Lorenzo effectively controlling the action here.
Lorenzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chamba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lorenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chuck Lorenzo.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo shows good takedown defense.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chamba backing away here, and Lorenzo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chamba with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lorenzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Lorenzo.

It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Lorenzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chamba sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Chamba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lorenzo is trying to defend but Chamba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chamba trying to pass the guard but Lorenzo defending well.
Lorenzo is looking for a sweep. Chamba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lorenzo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chamba is working away from the top position though.
Lorenzo is in trouble now - Chamba has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chamba looking to secure an arm triangle but Lorenzo defends it well.
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!
Chamba trying to control but Lorenzo is having none of it.
Lorenzo can't escape the position.
Lorenzo tries to lock up and control but Chamba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Chamba has control of Lorenzo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lorenzo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lorenzo regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Lorenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chamba misses with a takedown attempt
and Lorenzo counters with a two punch combo.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamba.
Chamba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lorenzo looks to land a body kick but Chamba moved away.
Chamba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lorenzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lorenzo.
A shot in the inside from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo stalling.
A short left from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo works on Chamba's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chamba looking to stall.
Lorenzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lorenzo prevents Chamba from breaking the clinch.
Lorenzo has Chamba pressed against the cage.
Lorenzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lorenzo has Chamba pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chuck Lorenzo.
Chamba shoots in for a double leg but Lorenzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Chamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chamba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lorenzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lorenzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Lorenzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chamba with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lorenzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lorenzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chamba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lorenzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzo stalls.
Lorenzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lorenzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chamba controls his hands.
Chamba being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chamba.
Chamba tries to pull guard but Lorenzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Chamba drops back down to his feet.
Lorenzo has Chamba pushed against the cage.
Chamba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lorenzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lorenzo fails to land.
Lorenzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chamba goes for a takedown attempt but Lorenzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Chamba blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamba with a poor takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chamba with a poor takedown
and Lorenzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gilberto Chamba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lorenzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chamba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lorenzo.
Chamba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lorenzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chamba is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenzo avoiding damage.
Chamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gilberto Chamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck Lorenzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chamba has a couple of punches blocked by Lorenzo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Lorenzo!
Post fight, Chuck Lorenzo took to the microphone: 'Great win for me. I hope I can keep winning and get another title shot.'.