PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lorenzo
vs
Larson

190 cm
23
265 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

187 cm
29
234 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raul Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Larson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson cracks a nice hook into Lorenzo's ribs.
Lorenzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.

Larson clinches.
Larson lands a body shot.

Larson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larson misses with a two punch combination.

Larson moves into the clinch.
Larson content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Larson breaks the clinch.
Larson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larson throws a series of punches but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Larson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lorenzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Larson misses.
Larson thuds a left hand into Lorenzo's body.
Raul Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Larson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lorenzo's coaches at HFC Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Larson wants to get back to his feet.
Larson not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson wants to stand up but Lorenzo manages to regain full guard.
Larson controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lorenzo's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lorenzo shoots in for a double leg but Larson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorenzo dives in for a single leg takedown but Larson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Lorenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larson as he avoids it easily.

Larson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Larson manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzo slips a jab and a cross from Larson.

Larson darts in and clinches Lorenzo up against the cage.
Larson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lorenzo up against the cage.
Larson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Larson is defending well.

Larson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lorenzo manages to get himself to full guard.

Lorenzo trying to keep a closed guard but Larson is proving a slippery customer.
Larson wants to get up but he can't break Lorenzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Lorenzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larson wants to get up but he can't break Lorenzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Larson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lorenzo goes for a double leg but Larson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Larson continues to drive forward.
Lorenzo has a takedown stuffed.
Larson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lorenzo defends it well.
Larson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorenzo circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo closes the distance and clinches up with Larson, looking for a takedown. Lorenzo pushes Larson against the cage but Larson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo moves out of range as Larson throws a body kick.
Larson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorenzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Lorenzo shoots in and drives through. Larson sprawls well.

Larson clinches up against the cage.

Larson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenzo can't keep his opponent in guard - Larson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson trying to mount his opponent but Lorenzo defends it.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson wants to stand up but Lorenzo is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A shot to the liver by Larson. Beautiful body shot.
Larson throws a series of punches but Lorenzo avoids them all with ease.

Larson has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Larson.
Lorenzo wants a takedown.
Lorenzo has Larson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Larson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Lorenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Larson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lorenzo covering up! Larson comes in with a big uppercut and Lorenzo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Butch Larson!