PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Morrisson (ranked 3798 p4p, 157 weight class) and Lorenzo Pentangelli (ranked 2154 p4p, 94 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Morrisson
vs
Pentangelli

195 cm
25
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Morrisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lorenzo Pentangelli!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrisson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pentangelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morrisson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pentangelli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morrisson after a bit of a struggle.
Pentangelli wants to take the fight to the mat but Morrisson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paul Morrisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Pentangelli.
Pentangelli goes for a takedown attempt but Morrisson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Pentangelli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morrisson on his heels. He'll look to pass Morrisson's guard now, I'm sure.
Pentangelli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morrisson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morrisson tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrisson pushes Pentangelli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pentangelli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Pentangelli is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Morrisson is trying to escape and Pentangelli transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Morrisson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pentangelli! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lorenzo Pentangelli!