Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHKI 30
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Artell wants to land a leg kick but Lorenzo is out of range.
Artell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lorenzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lorenzo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo thumps Artell with a low kick.
Artell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artell misses with a double jab
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Artell blocks the leg kick.
Lorenzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Artell's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Artell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Artell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lorenzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lorenzo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lorenzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artell.
Artell tries a head kick but it misses.
Artell digs a good body shot into Lorenzo's ribs.
Artell throws a shot to the body.
Artell misses with a wild body shot.
Artell throws a head kick that misses.
Artell connects with a leg kick.
Artell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kevon Artell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artell misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Lorenzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Artell throws a right hand that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a leg kick.
Artell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lorenzo is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lorenzo is just out of range.
Lorenzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artell.
Artell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Artell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Artell.
Artell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lorenzo rather than just go for the knockout.
Artell swinging wildly here. #T3#
Artell lands a head shot.
Artell tries to bum rush Lorenzo with a series of wild strikes but Lorenzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artell connects with a body shot that sends Lorenzo's belly button to the back.
Lorenzo checks a leg kick nicely.
Lorenzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artell.
Artell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lorenzo moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Artell as he connects with a hook.
Artell throws a low kick but Lorenzo avoids it.
As Artell looks to move away, Lorenzo throws a big counter combo but Artell just gets out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lorenzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Artell scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artell. Lorenzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Artell looks to move away, Lorenzo throws a big counter combo but Artell just gets out of the way.
Artell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lorenzo.
Artell scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Artell. Artell obviously looking to wear him down.
Artell digs a good body shot into Lorenzo's ribs.
Artell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Artell.
Artell tries to land a body kick
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Artell throws a leg kick but Lorenzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lorenzo missing with a left hand there. Artell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevon Artell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Artell misses with a lunging right hand
and Artell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Artell misses the jab.
Artell throws a leg kick
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Artell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.
Artell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.
Artell misses with a head kick.
Artell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kevon Artell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Artell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Artell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Artell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Artell throws a hook but Lorenzo avoids it easily.
Lorenzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Artell.
Artell is trying to counter with his kicks.
Artell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lorenzo moves away.
Artell digs a good hook to Lorenzo's body.
Lorenzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Artell finds it's way round the side to connect with Lorenzo's head.
Artell tries to land a front kick but Lorenzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lorenzo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lorenzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lorenzo moves away from the strike by Artell.
Artell throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lorenzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Lorenzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lorenzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lorenzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Artell. That snapped Lorenzo's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artell.
Artell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artell throws a body punch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Artell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Artell fakes the leg kick and cracks Lorenzo in the body.
Artell slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Artell misses.#T3#
Lorenzo needs to keep his hands up - Artell had a free shot at his head there.
Lorenzo lands with a hook. Artell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Artell throws a leg kick
and Lorenzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lorenzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lorenzo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Artell swings for the body but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lorenzo staying out of range there.
A cross from Artell lands.
Artell lands a nice looking body shot.
Artell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lorenzo counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Artell cracks a nice hook into Lorenzo's ribs.
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!
Artell misses with an uppercut. Lorenzo saw that one coming.
Artell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lorenzo checks a leg kick.
Artell throws a body punch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Artell throws a sloppy body shot
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artell takes a swing at Lorenzo's ribcage but misses.
Artell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lorenzo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lorenzo throws out a loose jab but Artell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevon Artell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Artell scores with a body shot.
Artell misses the jab.
Artell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Artell fails to land with a series of punches.
Lorenzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Artell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Artell backs away, Lorenzo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Artell misses the shot to the body.
Lorenzo defending well as Artell loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Artell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Artell thumps Lorenzo with a low kick.#T1#
Artell cracks Lorenzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Artell lands a right hook to the body.
Artell swings for the body but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lorenzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Artell.
Lorenzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Artell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artell is looking to slow Lorenzo down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lorenzo. That's going to slow Artell down.
Lorenzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artell throws the left hand but Lorenzo avoids the punch easily.
Lorenzo throwing a counter right hand but Artell manages to avoid it.#T2#
Artell misses with a body kick.
Lorenzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artell.
Artell is looking to land body kicks.
Artell scores with a leg kick.
Lorenzo throws a lazy right hand but Artell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Artell misses.
Lorenzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lorenzo.
Nice body punch from Artell.
Artell misses with an uppercut. Lorenzo saw that one coming.
Lorenzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Artell avoided it.#T3#
Lorenzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Artell there.
Artell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artell misses with a straight left.
Lorenzo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lorenzo misses with a looping left.
Lorenzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lorenzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Lorenzo defending well as Artell loads up on a big left hand.
Artell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Javier Lorenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lorenzo staying out of range there.
Lorenzo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Artell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lorenzo counters with a straight right hand.
Artell throws a chopping leg kick but Lorenzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Artell misses the target.
Artell misses the shot to the body.
Artell with the inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Artell - just one landing.
Artell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kevon Artell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Artell.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevon Artell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Artell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevon Artell!

Event: MMAHKI 18
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo moves out of range as Kaca strikes.
Lorenzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaca thuds a left hand into Lorenzo's body.
Gatot Kaca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaca throws an overhand right that lands on Lorenzo's shoulder, as Lorenzo tries to avoid the shot.
Lorenzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaca.
Kaca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Javier Lorenzo has been cut.
Kaca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo needs to keep his hands up - Kaca had a free shot at his head there.
Kaca fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lorenzo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lorenzo looks to clinch but Kaca throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lorenzo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gatot Kaca!
Gatot Kaca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHKI 16
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Lorenzo throws a hook to the side of Mferi's head but Mferi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mferi missing with a left hand there. Lorenzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lorenzo feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Mferi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lorenzo, pushing him back against the cage.
Mferi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lorenzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Mferi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mferi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mferi.
Lorenzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mferi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mferi tries a body shot but Lorenzo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Mferi drops Lorenzo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lorenzo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Lorenzo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mferi lands a left hand.
Lorenzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mferi finish him?
Lorenzo blocks an uppercut.
Lorenzo seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Mferi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzo tries to stall but Mferi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mferi misses with the head strike.
Lorenzo taking a breather.
Lorenzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mferi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Mferi as the two fighters clinch.
Mferi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lorenzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mferi has Lorenzo pressed against the cage.
Mferi slowing the pace effectively.
Lorenzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Lorenzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mferi won't allow it.
Mferi lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Javier Lorenzo has been cut.#KD#
Mferi drops Lorenzo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lorenzo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mferi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lorenzo controls his hands. #KD#
Mferi drops Lorenzo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lorenzo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mferi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lorenzo to his knees! Mferi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Mferi!

Event: MMAHKI 14
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lorenzo looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White misses the shot to the body.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from White. Lorenzo shrugs it off though.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lorenzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lorenzo looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White moves to clinch but Lorenzo breaks away
and Lorenzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lorenzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Lorenzo throws a hook but White blocks it.
Lorenzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lorenzo misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White looks to land a combination but Lorenzo avoids it well.
Lorenzo flicks out a counter leg kick but White steps away.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lorenzo throws out the jab.
White throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lorenzo avoids it.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lorenzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Lorenzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lorenzo lands with an overhand left.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White slips under a jab.
White lands with a nice combination. Lorenzo backs away looking to recover.#T3#
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Lorenzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lorenzo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lorenzo moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lorenzo.
A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lorenzo's head.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lorenzo's hands.
White ducks under a wild hook from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lorenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lorenzo! But no joy.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lorenzo blocks a head kick by White.
Lorenzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Javier Lorenzo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Lorenzo scores with a four punch combination!
White is looking to clinch but Lorenzo is avoiding it.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
Lorenzo throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely. #CL#
White has managed to clinch.
Lorenzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
White breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lorenzo.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
White throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lorenzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a leg kick but White moved away.
Lorenzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
White throws a lazy body kick
and Lorenzo counters with an inside leg kick.
Lorenzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lorenzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Lorenzo thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Lorenzo moves away from the strike by White.
Lorenzo is looking to score with low kicks.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lorenzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Lorenzo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lorenzo is looking to land body kicks.
White slips a straight right by Lorenzo.
Javier Lorenzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lorenzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Lorenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deepi White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lorenzo thinking.
White throws a hook but Lorenzo blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lorenzo! But no joy.
Lorenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White tries to clinch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo throws a counter combo.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
White throws a big counter combination but Lorenzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lorenzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorenzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lorenzo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
White tries to clinch up but Lorenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lorenzo is looking for the big counter here.
Lorenzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
White darts in and clinches Lorenzo up against the cage.#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Javier Lorenzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lorenzo blocks a head kick by White.
Lorenzo feints a counter leg kick.
White misses with a hook
and Lorenzo counters with a stiff right hand.
White misses with a head kick.
Lorenzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Lorenzo's head.
A head kick by White misses
and Lorenzo counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
White misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo misses with a body kick.
White thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
White moves out of range of the body kick.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Deepi White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Lorenzo flicks out a counter leg kick but White steps away.
Lorenzo throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
White misses with an uppercut
and Lorenzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Lorenzo misses.
White throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
White closes the distance but Lorenzo moves to the side
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Lorenzo misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Lorenzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lorenzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lorenzo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lorenzo checks a leg kick.
Lorenzo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on White if he has to take too many more of those.
Javier Lorenzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Lorenzo moves out of range easily.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lorenzo avoids the head kick by White.
Lorenzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
White ducks under a wild hook from Lorenzo.
White is looking for a counter combo.
Lorenzo throws a one two combo.
Lorenzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lorenzo feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick by White misses
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lorenzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
Deepi White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorenzo ducks under a wild hook from White.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Lorenzo!
A less than humble Javier Lorenzo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMAHKI 5
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Lorenzo slips a jab from Nikora.
Nikora throws a hook but Lorenzo blocks it.
Nikora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lorenzo slips under a jab.
Lorenzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Nikora avoided it.
Lorenzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lorenzo is looking to counter punch.
Lorenzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikora.
Nikora throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikora on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nikora throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nikora throws a right hand that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a three punch combo that has Nikora backing up. Nikora nods at Lorenzo to acknowledge the strikes.
Lorenzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circling - Nikora throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Nikora throws a nice looking combination but Lorenzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lorenzo ducks under a wild hook from Nikora.
Lorenzo throwing a counter right hand but Nikora manages to avoid it.
Lorenzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikora.
Nikora throws a big shot that misses.
Nikora takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nikora on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nikora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nikora misses with an uppercut
and Lorenzo counters with an outside leg kick.
Nikora throws a right hand that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a leg kick.
Nikora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lorenzo counters with a low kick, right behind Nikora 's knee. #T2#
A big left from Nikora misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lorenzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lorenzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikora momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Lorenzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lorenzo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lorenzo counters with an inside leg kick.
Lorenzo scores with a nice head shot.
Lorenzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nikora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lorenzo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lorenzo connects with a leg kick.
Nikora misses the jab.
Nikora 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.
Nikora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikora misses with an uppercut. Lorenzo saw that one coming.#T3#
Lorenzo slips under a jab from Nikora.
Nikora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nikora on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nikora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Nikora catches Lorenzo right on the button with a cross.
Nikora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikora swings widly with a right hand
and Lorenzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lorenzo slips under a jab.
Nikora misses with a straight right.
As Nikora backs away, Lorenzo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nikora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nikora takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Nikora misses with a hook. Lorenzo ducked under it nicely.
Lorenzo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nikora throws a right hand that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nikora misses with an uppercut. Lorenzo saw that one coming.
Nikora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lorenzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lorenzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikora throws out the jab.
Lorenzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Nikora avoided it.
A good leg kick by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lorenzo works the jab nicely.
Lorenzo connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Lorenzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Nikora misses its intended target.
Nikora misses with a wild combination.
Lorenzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikora can do to turn this around?
Nikora misses with an uppercut
and Lorenzo counters with an outside leg kick.
Nikora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lorenzo misses the target.
Nikora throws a poor cross that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikora connects with a nice looking jab.
Lorenzo staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lorenzo moves out of range as Nikora strikes.#T1#
Nikora misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lorenzo misses the target.
Nikora throws a hook to the side of Lorenzo's head but Lorenzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikora throws a jab but it's blocked by Lorenzo.
Nikora throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikora throws the left hand but Lorenzo avoids the punch easily.
Nikora swings widly with a right hand
and Lorenzo counters with a straight right hand.
Nikora misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzo. #T2#
Lorenzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lorenzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikora throws a combination that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikora falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lorenzo counter with a right hand.
Nikora is breathing heavily.
A big right from Nikora misses.
Nikora throws a nice looking combination but Lorenzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Lorenzo.
Nikora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a straight right hand.
Lorenzo looks for the body kick but Nikora saw that one coming. #T3#
Lorenzo lands a jab to the head.
Lorenzo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lorenzo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nikora will feel that in the morning.
Nikora misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Lorenzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lorenzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikora.
Lorenzo is looking to counter punch.
Lorenzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lorenzo duly obliges.
Nikora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Nikora misses its intended target.
Nikora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lorenzo scores with a decent looking hook.
Nikora misses with a hook
and Lorenzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Nikora misses with an uppercut
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lorenzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lorenzo ducks under a wild hook from Nikora.
Nikora fails to land with a series of punches.
Javier Lorenzo is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Nikora misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lorenzo, as that shot connected.
Lorenzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nikora in his tracks.
Nikora throws a right hand that misses
letting Lorenzo counter with a right hand.
Nikora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lorenzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nikora misses with an uppercut.
Lorenzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Lorenzo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nikora throws the left hand but Lorenzo avoids the punch easily.
Lorenzo slips a jab from Nikora.
Nikora jabs Lorenzo right on the nose. Lorenzo blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Javier Lorenzo has been cut.
Nikora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lorenzo manages to avoid it.
Lorenzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikora.
Lorenzo moves away from the strike by Nikora.
Nikora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Nikora backs away, Lorenzo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo scores with a jab. Nikora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nikora throws a series of punches but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lorenzo throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Lorenzo staying out of range there.
Nikora misses with an uppercut
and Lorenzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lorenzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lorenzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nikora misses with a right hand
and Lorenzo counters with a series of strikes. Nikora will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nikora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikora moves forwards but Lorenzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nikora pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Lorenzo jabs Nikora right on the nose. Nikora blinks but takes it well.
Nikora misses with a left hand
and Lorenzo counters with an inside leg kick.
David Nikora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Nikora throws an off balance right hand
and Lorenzo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lorenzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikora slips a straight right by Lorenzo.
Nikora looks to score with a jab to the body but Lorenzo is just out of range.
Nikora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Lorenzo misses the target.
David Nikora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Lorenzo.
Nikora ducks right into an uppercut from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a lazy right hand but Nikora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Nikora ducks under a wild hook from Lorenzo.
Nikora swings widly with a right hand
and Lorenzo counters with a good low kick that Nikora was not able to check.
Nikora misses with a combination
and Lorenzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikora throws a poor cross that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a three punch combo that has Nikora backing up. Nikora nods at Lorenzo to acknowledge the strikes.
Javier Lorenzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lorenzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Nikora.
Nikora throws a right hand that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikora's knee momentarily.#T4#
Nikora throws a combination that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikora's knee momentarily.
Nikora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lorenzo.
Nikora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nikora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Lorenzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lorenzo throws a combination. Nikora tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nikora misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lorenzo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lorenzo lands with a nice combination. Nikora backs away looking to recover.
Nikora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lorenzo can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Lorenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lorenzo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Lorenzo!
Javier Lorenzo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2022

#R1#
Bagov darts in looking for a takedown but Lorenzo gets double underhooks and turns Bagov into the cage.
Lorenzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bagov jumps guard but Lorenzo stands there with Bagov around his waist. Bagov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bagov looking to throw knees to the head but Lorenzo is blocking nicely.
Bagov is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lorenzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idar Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo is pressed up against the cage. Bagov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lorenzo down to the mat. Lorenzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bagov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Idar Bagov has been cut.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lorenzo.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lorenzo sprawls well. Lorenzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bagov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lorenzo lands a jab to the head.
Lorenzo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lorenzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lorenzo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lorenzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bagov has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Lorenzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lorenzo.
Lorenzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lorenzo duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lorenzo misses with a straight left.
Lorenzo scores with the left hand. Bagov knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Lorenzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bagov doesn't seem phased though.
Bagov slips a jab from Lorenzo.#T2#
Lorenzo tests Bagov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Javier Lorenzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagov takes one to the side of the head.
Bagov has his takedown stuffed
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo with the inside leg kick.
Lorenzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lorenzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lorenzo thows a leg kick but Bagov checks it #KD#
and Bagov counters with a crisp one two that drops Lorenzo! Bagov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lorenzo to his feet! Lorenzo is in big trouble!
Lorenzo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lorenzo tries to land a leg kick but Bagov saw it coming and moves away.
Bagov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo with the inside leg kick.
Bagov has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Bagov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzo tries to avoid it but Bagov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzo to the ground. Lorenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bagov dodges the punch combination from Lorenzo.
Bagov tries to counter with a takedown but Lorenzo is quick to defend against it.
Lorenzo throws the left hand but Bagov avoids the punch easily.
Bagov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorenzo.
Bagov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorenzo tries to sprawl out of it but Bagov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lorenzo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Lorenzo circles away easily
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lorenzo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lorenzo throws a lazy right hand but Bagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagov throws a jab when Lorenzo was well out of range.#T4#
Bagov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bagov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Lorenzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bagov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Lorenzo misses its intended target.
Bagov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lorenzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagov has his takedown stuffed
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bagov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lorenzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bagov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bagov moves forwards but Lorenzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Lorenzo.
Bagov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Lorenzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Idar Bagov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bagov wants to clinch up but Lorenzo keeps it at a distance.
Lorenzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lorenzo. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Bagov misses.
Lorenzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Bagov steps away.
Javier Lorenzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lorenzo misses the jab.
Bagov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lorenzo manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bagov moves into the clinch.
Bagov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bagov throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lorenzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bagov dives in and grabs Lorenzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lorenzo pushes down on Bagov's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzo.
A combination from Lorenzo does no damage. #T1#
A head kick misses from Bagov.
Bagov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lorenzo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idar Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lorenzo is fending him off so far but Bagov persists. Nope, Lorenzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bagov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagov.
Idar Bagov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bagov wants to clinch but Lorenzo slips to the side
and Lorenzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bagov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorenzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lorenzo with the inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo connects with a leg kick.
Lorenzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bagov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lorenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Lorenzo. #T2#
Lorenzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lorenzo is looking for the big counter here.
Lorenzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bagov swings for the body but Lorenzo moves out of range.
As Bagov backs off Lorenzo throws a huge counter combo but Bagov manages to avoid it all.
Bagov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lorenzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lorenzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bagov.
Lorenzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lorenzo throws a good cross that connects.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bagov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lorenzo connects with a solid leg kick.
A left and a right from Bagov both land. Nice combination.
Lorenzo leaves Bagov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo scores with a jab to the head.
Bagov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Bagov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lorenzo scores with a jab. Bagov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bagov throws a head kick that misses.
As Bagov backs off Lorenzo throws a huge counter combo but Bagov manages to avoid it all.
Bagov tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Lorenzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagov wants to clinch up but Lorenzo keeps it at a distance.
Bagov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lorenzo.
Bagov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Bagov misses with a leg kick.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorenzo tries to sprawl out of it but Bagov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lorenzo misses with a double jab. #T4#
Lorenzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bagov is looking to slow Lorenzo down with leg kicks.
Bagov fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo shows good takedown defense.
Lorenzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo lands with a right hand.
Lorenzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bagov backs up against the cage.
Bagov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bagov jabs Lorenzo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Lorenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Idar Bagov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bagov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lorenzo can pounce on him.
Javier Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagov throws a hook to the side of Lorenzo's head but Lorenzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lorenzo. That's going to slow Bagov down.
Lorenzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bagov dodges the punch combination from Lorenzo.
A cross from Lorenzo lands.
Bagov has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bagov.
Lorenzo is looking to slow Bagov down with leg kicks.
Bagov throws a low kick but Lorenzo moves out of range easily.
Lorenzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idar Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Lorenzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lorenzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lorenzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Bagov instigates a clinch.
Lorenzo being controlled against the cage.
Lorenzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lorenzo stops a takedown attempt from Bagov. #BC2#
Lorenzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lorenzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bagov's head.
Bagov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Lorenzo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lorenzo.
Bagov tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Lorenzo.
As Lorenzo backs away, Bagov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lorenzo throws an overhand right that lands on Bagov's shoulder, as Bagov tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzo lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bagov throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a leg kick which misses Bagov's front leg but catches the back leg as Bagov tries to avoid it.
Bagov throws an off balance right hand
and Lorenzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bagov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lorenzo is fending him off so far but Bagov persists. Nope, Lorenzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Lorenzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Bagov steps away.
Lorenzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lorenzo duly obliges.
Javier Lorenzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bagov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lorenzo scores with a decent looking hook.
Lorenzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bagov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.
Bagov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lorenzo scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Bagov with a poor takedown
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bagov drops his hands momentarily and Lorenzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bagov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Lorenzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagov shoots and misses
and Lorenzo counters with a straight right hand.
Bagov darts in looking for a takedown but Lorenzo gets double underhooks and turns Bagov into the cage.
Lorenzo prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Lorenzo manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo works over Bagov's head and body with a nice combination.
Lorenzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Idar Bagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Lorenzo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Lorenzo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Holdenfold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lorenzo quickly recovers to half guard.
Holdenfold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lorenzo trying to control from the bottom.
Lorenzo is looking for a sweep. Holdenfold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lorenzo is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holdenfold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lorenzo's head.
Lorenzo wants to control but Holdenfold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lorenzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holdenfold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Holdenfold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo is trying to maintain the position but Holdenfold is very close to passing his half guard.
Holdenfold controlling the action here.#T1#
Holdenfold seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Holdenfold is taking a breather. Lorenzo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lorenzo wants to control but Holdenfold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lorenzo tries to roll over but Holdenfold keeps him under control.#SU2#
Holdenfold stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Holdenfold rushes Lorenzo and presses him up against the cage.
Lorenzo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holdenfold.
Lorenzo is trying to break free.#T2##TD2#
Holdenfold wants the takedown. Lorenzo is fighting it off but Holdenfold persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lorenzo's guard against the cage.
Holdenfold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holdenfold content to stall in guard here.
Holdenfold throwing strikes from guard but Lorenzo blocks nicely.
Holdenfold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lorenzo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holdenfold wants to pass the guard but Lorenzo is keeping the position.
Lorenzo wants to sweep here but Holdenfold controlling him for the moment.
Holdenfold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Lorenzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holdenfold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lorenzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holdenfold preventing the sweep.
Lorenzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holdenfold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holdenfold sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lorenzo throws a hook but Holdenfold avoids it easily.#CL2#
Holdenfold clinches with his opponent.
Holdenfold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lorenzo. #T4##BC2#
Holdenfold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lorenzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Holdenfold closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Holdenfold manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Holdenfold throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lorenzo was covering up waiting for the punch and Holdenfold finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holdenfold postures up and lands a big shot to Lorenzo's brow.
Lorenzo wants to sweep here but Holdenfold controlling him for the moment.
Holdenfold seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Holdenfold dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Holdenfold.
Holdenfold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holdenfold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lorenzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Lorenzo catches Holdenfold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lorenzo connects with a looping right hand.
Lorenzo stuffs the takedown.
Lorenzo thuds his right hand into Holdenfold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Holdenfold looking to score a takedown here. Lorenzo is defending well but Holdenfold drives through and ends up in Lorenzo's guard.
Holdenfold won't allow Lorenzo to sweep him here.
Lorenzo trying to control the position.
Holdenfold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Holdenfold stays in close to Lorenzo's body and controls the position.
Holdenfold is working Lorenzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lorenzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holdenfold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lorenzo's guard. #REVB#
Lorenzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lorenzo, not yet.
Holdenfold seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lorenzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holdenfold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lorenzo's head.
Holdenfold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holdenfold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lorenzo's guard. #T2#
Lorenzo is trying to control but Holdenfold passes into side control!
Lorenzo tries to buck Holdenfold off but Holdenfold is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Lorenzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holdenfold takes a little break here. Lorenzo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Holdenfold is continuing to stall.
Holdenfold working away.
Lorenzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holdenfold is working Lorenzo over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Holdenfold stands up and beckons Lorenzo to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Holdenfold has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Holdenfold jumps guard and drags Lorenzo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Holdenfold is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lorenzo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lorenzo tries to circle away but Holdenfold has him pinned against the cage.
Holdenfold is pushing Lorenzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Holdenfold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD2#
Holdenfold scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holdenfold prevents Lorenzo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Holdenfold is looking for a kimura here.
Lorenzo wants to control but Holdenfold is keeping busy.
Lorenzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holdenfold chips away with some ground and pound.
Holdenfold landing with the ground and pound.
Lorenzo looking to control but Holdenfold passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Holdenfold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lorenzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holdenfold.
Lorenzo cracks Holdenfold with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Lorenzo gets caught flat footed, as Holdenfold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Holdenfold stands up from Lorenzo's guard - Holdenfold perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holdenfold 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 Holdenfold off to one side.
Holdenfold dives in and grabs Lorenzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lorenzo pushes down on Holdenfold's head and hops out.
Holdenfold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lorenzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holdenfold somewhat.
Javier Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Holdenfold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Holdenfold has Lorenzo up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Lorenzo is looking to control Holdenfold's arms but Holdenfold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lorenzo has his back to the cage.
Holdenfold is trying to pull guard but Lorenzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Holdenfold has picked Lorenzo up - he's going for a ride! Holdenfold dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lorenzo is trying to maintain the position but Holdenfold is very close to passing his half guard.
Holdenfold wants to stand up but Lorenzo is controlling the position.
Lorenzo trying to control here.
Holdenfold trying to mount his opponent but Lorenzo defends it.
Holdenfold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Lorenzo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holdenfold is working away from the top position though.
Lorenzo is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holdenfold in particular looking to stall.
Lorenzo trying to control but Holdenfold postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holdenfold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lorenzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lorenzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lorenzo moves into full guard.
Holdenfold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holdenfold postures up.
Holdenfold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Holdenfold stands up from Lorenzo's guard - Holdenfold perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lorenzo motions for Holdenfold to come forward. Lorenzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Holdenfold clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holdenfold takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Holdenfold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holdenfold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lorenzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Holdenfold fails to land.
Lorenzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Holdenfold won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Holdenfold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holdenfold 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Holdenfold!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Chi.
Chi scores with the left hand. Lorenzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Lorenzo throws a big shot that misses.
Chi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Lorenzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lorenzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lorenzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chi loads up on a big right hand but Lorenzo slips the punch.
Lorenzo throws the left hand but Chi avoids the punch easily.
Lorenzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Lorenzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lorenzo misses the jab.
Chi throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
Chi lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lorenzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chi.
Chi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Shang Chi has been cut.#T1#
Lorenzo misses with a hook
and Chi counters with a stiff right hand.
Chi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lorenzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chi is out of range and Lorenzo settles back down.
Chi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Chi.
Lorenzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lorenzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lorenzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Chi does no damage.
Chi misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lorenzo on the side of the head.
Lorenzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chi throws a series of punches but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chi throws a body punch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Chi lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Lorenzo is looking to chop away at Chi's legs.
Lorenzo misses with the combination.
Lorenzo throws a leg kick but Chi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chi lands a head shot.
Chi takes a swing at Lorenzo's ribcage but misses.
Lorenzo lands a two punch combo.
Chi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lorenzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chi is able to avoid easily.
Chi loads up on a big right hand but Lorenzo slips the punch.
Chi lands a nice shot that snaps Lorenzo's head back.
Chi misses with a wild body shot.
Chi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a series of punches but Chi avoids them all with ease.
Chi throws a jab when Lorenzo was well out of range.#T3#
Chi checks a leg kick nicely.
Chi throws a body punch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Chi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lorenzo dips to his left and cracks Chi with an uppercut!
Javier Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chi.
Chi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lorenzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lorenzo misses with a leg kick.
Lorenzo misses with a low kick.
Lorenzo lands with a right hand.
A jab from Lorenzo finds it's way through Chi's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Shang Chi's cut even more.
An inside leg kick from Lorenzo misses.
Chi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lorenzo swings widly with a right hand
and Chi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lorenzo is just out of range.
Lorenzo misses with a low kick as Chi jumps back.#T4#
Chi misses with a wild body shot.
Lorenzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chi misses with a wild combination.
Lorenzo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Chi is rocked!
Chi walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Lorenzo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Javier Lorenzo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Lorenzo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benn back to the cage. Lorenzo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Benn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lorenzo was covering up waiting for the punch and Benn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lorenzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lorenzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benn is one step ahead there.
Lorenzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lorenzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lorenzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lorenzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lorenzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Benn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Benn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lorenzo has picked Benn up and slammed him! Benn can't keep hold of the triangle and Lorenzo manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Lorenzo crashes against the mat.
Lorenzo in side control, throwing shots but Benn defends.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lorenzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benn sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lorenzo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Lorenzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lorenzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benn is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lorenzo connects with a nice short shot to Benn's temple.
Lorenzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benn defending well though.
Lorenzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lorenzo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lorenzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lorenzo wants to free his trapped foot but Benn is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Benn actively working from the bottom here.
Lorenzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Lorenzo throwing shots but Benn is blocking nicely.
Lorenzo is trying to control. Benn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benn tries to get to full guard but Lorenzo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Benn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Benn looking for submissions off his back.
Lorenzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Benn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benn gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Benn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Benn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Lorenzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lorenzo trying to control but Benn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Benn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Benn working for submissions but it's allowed Lorenzo to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lorenzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lorenzo's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Benn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Lorenzo right now. #T4#
Lorenzo is working hard here to advance position.
Benn is trying to stick to Lorenzo's back but Lorenzo is turning into Benn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Benn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lorenzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Benn is looking for a triangle but Lorenzo pushes his legs off easily.
Lorenzo wants to control from the top but Benn keeps moving.
Lorenzo passes Benn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lorenzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benn keeps working. #SUB2#
Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lorenzo pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Javier Lorenzo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Benn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benn fails with the takedown.
Benn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lorenzo circles away.
Benn misses with a takedown attempt - Lorenzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Javier Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Benn.
Lorenzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benn's sensitive parts.
Benn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzo tries to avoid it but Benn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzo to the ground. Lorenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benn walks into a straight right hand from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo lands with a hook. Benn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lorenzo lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lorenzo connects with a right hand. Benn shakes it off.
Benn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Lorenzo with a hook.
Javier Lorenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lorenzo cracks Benn with a good jab.#T1#
Lorenzo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Javier Lorenzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lorenzo connects with a looping right hand.
Lorenzo stalks Benn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benn's face. Benn staggers backwards, shaken.
Javier Lorenzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Benn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lorenzo is trying to maintain the position but Benn is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Benn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lorenzo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benn postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn stopping the sweep attempt from Lorenzo.#T2##SUB2#
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard. #SUB2#
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lorenzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lorenzo has his hands on Benn's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Lorenzo is trying to control the position but Benn postures up. #SUB2#
Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lorenzo is trying to keep Benn in close. #SUB2#
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lorenzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lorenzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benn can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Benn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lorenzo throws a nice looking combination but Benn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Lorenzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benn to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benn's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Lorenzo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Benn shoots in but Lorenzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzo.
Benn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lorenzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lorenzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Benn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lorenzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lorenzo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris Benn has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Benn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benn won't allow Lorenzo to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard. #SUB2#
Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lorenzo is trying to keep Benn in close. #SUB2#
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard. #SUB2#
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo working a defensive guard here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lorenzo controls Benn momentarily but Benn frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Benn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lorenzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lorenzo, not yet. #SUB2#
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo is trying to keep Benn in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Lorenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Benn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lorenzo feints a jab promting Benn to slip. Lorenzo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Javier Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Benn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lorenzo.
Benn misses with a takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Javier Lorenzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lorenzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Benn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lorenzo wants to control but Benn is keeping busy.
Lorenzo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Benn prevents Lorenzo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lorenzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Benn.
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!#SUB2#
Benn is working for a kimura but Lorenzo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Benn seems to be working for a kimura but Lorenzo defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lorenzo trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Lorenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lorenzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Lorenzo!

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