PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geanluca Lorenzon (ranked 1477 p4p, 183 weight class) and Tyronne Spong (ranked 1453 p4p, 177 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Geanluca Lorenzon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Geanluca Lorenzon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lorenzon
vs
Spong

175 cm
26
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geanluca Lorenzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyronne Spong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong slips a jab from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Geanluca Lorenzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lorenzon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lorenzon throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lorenzon but Lorenzon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong slips under a jab from Lorenzon.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzon misses with an uppercut

and Spong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spong.

Lorenzon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Spong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lorenzon lands a shot to the body.
Spong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lorenzon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyronne Spong.
Spong has a takedown stuffed.

Lorenzon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lorenzon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Lorenzon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the cage.
Lorenzon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong wants a takedown.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Lorenzon improves position.

Lorenzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong avoids the body shot from Lorenzon.
Spong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lorenzon defends well and Spong ends up having to push Lorenzon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lorenzon digs a good hook to Spong's body.
Spong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lorenzon scores with a jab. Spong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon throws out a powerful jab.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Lorenzon misses.
Spong tries for a takedown but Lorenzon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lorenzon throws an off balance right hand

and Spong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Lorenzon has one foot on Spong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lorenzon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lorenzon misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Lorenzon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Lorenzon lands a head shot.
Spong doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lorenzon counters by clinching up.
Lorenzon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Lorenzon.

Lorenzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzon scores with a nice right hand.

Lorenzon has closed the distance and engaged Spong in a clinch.
Spong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lorenzon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lorenzon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Spong blocks a jab.
Spong looks for a takedown but Lorenzon sprawls well.
Lorenzon takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Lorenzon lands the left hand.
Spong takes one on the button.
Lorenzon throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong shoots in and drives through. Lorenzon sprawls well.
Lorenzon lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased.
Lorenzon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lorenzon defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lorenzon gets caught flat footed, as Spong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Lorenzon uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Lorenzon rushes Spong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spong blocks a body shot from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Lorenzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyronne Spong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lorenzon scores with a shot to the body.
Lorenzon digs a good body shot into Spong's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Lorenzon.

Spong drives through with a takedown into guard.

Lorenzon pushes Spong off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Lorenzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spong, pushing him back against the cage.
Spong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lorenzon prevents it.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyronne Spong.
Lorenzon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lorenzon lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lorenzon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon lands with a right to the head.
Lorenzon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Lorenzon tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Lorenzon back against the cage.

Lorenzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lorenzon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lorenzon looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
A jab from Lorenzon finds it's way through Spong's defenses.
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Lorenzon.
Geanluca Lorenzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spong with a poor takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lorenzon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lorenzon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lorenzon sizes up Spong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lorenzon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Spong is rocked!
Spong walks into a stiff left hand from Lorenzon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lorenzon takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong darts in looking for a takedown but Lorenzon gets double underhooks and turns Spong into the cage.
Spong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lorenzon but Lorenzon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lorenzon misses with a hook.
Lorenzon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lorenzon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzon scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Lorenzon. Beautiful body shot.
Lorenzon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
Spong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lorenzon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Lorenzon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Lorenzon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spong doesn't seem phased though.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lorenzon.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyronne Spong.
Lorenzon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spong on the side of the head.
Lorenzon looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Spong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lorenzon throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lorenzon just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lorenzon.
Spong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lorenzon punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lorenzon as he jumps to the side.
Lorenzon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lorenzon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lorenzon.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Lorenzon.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzon.
Geanluca Lorenzon is winning the standup battle so far.
Lorenzon misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Spong goes for a double leg but Lorenzon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lorenzon continues to drive forward.
Lorenzon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lorenzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lorenzon misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Spong wants to counter with a clinch but Lorenzon pushes him away.
Tyronne Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geanluca Lorenzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lorenzon scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geanluca Lorenzon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lorenzon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geanluca Lorenzon!
Tyronne Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back ,just didnt get the trainning right thats were i lost it '.