PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geanluca Lorenzon (ranked 993 p4p, 124 weight class) and Number One (ranked 6974 p4p, 609 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Number One enters the cage!

Lorenzon
vs
One

175 cm
26
162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 7 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Number One!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from One.
One slips under a jab.
One swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
One missing with a left hand there. Lorenzon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lorenzon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lorenzon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body punch from One.
One throws a lazy right hand but Lorenzon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lorenzon ducks under a wild hook from One.
One swings widly with a right hand
and Lorenzon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
One misses with a hook
and One takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Number One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzon swings for the body but One moves out of range.
Lorenzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
One misses with a hook
and Lorenzon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps One thinking.
One is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from Lorenzon.
One misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as One throws out the jab.
One gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lorenzon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lorenzon staying out of range there.
Lorenzon throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like One was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
One throws a lazy right hand but Lorenzon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
One uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lorenzon has time to react.
One tries to bum rush Lorenzon with a series of wild strikes but Lorenzon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
One cracks Lorenzon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
One looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
One scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lorenzon doesn't seem bothered though.
One looks to land a right hand but Lorenzon moved out of range.
Lorenzon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
One misses with a hook. Lorenzon ducked under it nicely.
One lands a nice shot that snaps Lorenzon's head back.
One throws a jab but it's blocked by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon throwing a counter right hand but One manages to avoid it.
Lorenzon connects with a right hand. One shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One swings widly with a right hand
and Lorenzon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lorenzon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lorenzon lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from One.
One throws a jab but it's blocked by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon misses with a wild body shot.
One looks to land a right hand but Lorenzon moved out of range.
One bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lorenzon's head.
Lorenzon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lorenzon is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for One.
One has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lorenzon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One throws a right hand that misses
and Lorenzon counters with a stiff right hand.
Lorenzon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract One.
One throws out a counter right but Lorenzon avoids it with no problem.
Lorenzon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lorenzon's jab looks to have found its range, popping One under the eye.
One misses the jab.
One looks to land a left hand but Lorenzon moved out of range nicely.
One throws a jab when Lorenzon was well out of range.
Lorenzon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lorenzon misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon throws a big shot that misses.
One throws an off balance right hand
and Lorenzon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
One misses with a looping right.
One misses with a straight left.
One misses with a straight left.
Lorenzon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lorenzon. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lorenzon throws the left hand but One avoids the punch easily.
Lorenzon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as One throws out the jab.
One throws a looping overhand right but Lorenzon ducks down to avoid it.
One missing with a left hand there. Lorenzon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lorenzon moves out of range as One strikes.
One cracks Lorenzon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lorenzon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lorenzon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
One misses with a hook
and Lorenzon counters with a left to the body.
One scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lorenzon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lorenzon throws a hook to the side of One's head but One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lorenzon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by One.
Lorenzon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lorenzon misses with a hook.
One lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
One jabs at Lorenzon's body.
Lorenzon swings for the body but One moves out of range.
One throws a lazy uppercut
and Lorenzon counters with a two punch combo.
Lorenzon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One misses with an uppercut
enabling Lorenzon to counter with a crisp jab.
One throws a shot from downtown. Lorenzon moves away and avoids it.
Lorenzon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
One throws the left hand but Lorenzon avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Number One will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lorenzon blocks a jab.
Number One seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lorenzon moves out of range as One strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lorenzon misses the target.
One throws an off balance right hand
and Lorenzon counters with a stiff right hand.
Lorenzon slips a jab from One.
A left lands for One.
Lorenzon drops his hands momentarily and One takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from One.
Lorenzon slips under a jab from One.
Lorenzon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lorenzon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
One swings for the body but Lorenzon moves out of range.
Lorenzon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
One misses with a hook
letting Lorenzon counter with a right hand.

One is rocked!
One might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
One gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lorenzon gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geanluca Lorenzon!