PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Break Stuff-- LimpBizkit. Tony Mendez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Lesnar's chin.

Mendez
vs
Lesnar

200 cm
22
275 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
258 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendez as he avoids it easily.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar lands a head kick. Mendez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tony Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Lesnar.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendez but Mendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnar is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throws a leg kick

and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez seems keen to control Lesnar's posture.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mendez lands a big shot there that rocks Lesnar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position but Mendez isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendez controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendez wants to control the pace but Lesnar is squirming around nicely.
Lesnar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendez controlling from the full mount.
Lesnar regains half guard.
Mendez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Mendez content to control rather than advance.
Lesnar is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Mendez seems content to control.
Lesnar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lesnar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lesnar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mendez preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Mendez postures up.
Mendez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lesnar tries to strike from the bottom.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Mendez wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Lesnar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lesnar shoots in and bounces Mendez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez is adopting a defensive guard.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Mendez managing to control the position.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendez is keeping the position for now.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendez's head.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard.
Mendez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendez has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendez manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar 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.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez pulls Lesnar in close to prevent any damage.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lesnar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Mendez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lesnar stops Mendez from passing to mount.
Lesnar throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lesnar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
Randy Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lesnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lesnar is trying to keep Mendez in close.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendez stays in close to Lesnar's body and controls the position.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.

Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lesnar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Mendez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Mendez moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss!

Mendez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
Mendez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar striking off his back but it's not causing Mendez any problems.
Mendez trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mendez wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
Lesnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lesnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is pushing down on Lesnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lesnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar is not content to let Mendez control the position.
Mendez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendez winds up and cracks Lesnar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendez stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Lesnar!