PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guzman comes to the cage accompanied by Here to Stay by Korn. Lesnar has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Christian Guzman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guzman
vs
Lesnar

192 cm
24
270 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

210 cm
19
285 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ka-POW Clothing

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lesnar missing with a left hand there. Guzman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Guzman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lesnar sprawls well initially but Guzman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
Guzman trying to control the pace.
Guzman is thwarting Lesnar's attempts to control the position.
Guzman trying to control the pace.
Guzman is looking to advance position but Lesnar won't allow it.
Guzman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Guzman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Guzman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lesnar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two 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.
Guzman controlling from the full mount.
Guzman fails to take his opponent's back.
Guzman controlling from mount.
Lesnar is in a horrible position here. Guzman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guzman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lesnar can't escape the position.
Guzman controlling from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Christian Guzman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lesnar lands a jab to Guzman's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guzman.
Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as Guzman shoots in.
Guzman defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lesnar throws a hook but Guzman avoids it easily.
Lesnar lands an overhand right.
Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Guzman's head but Guzman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guzman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Christian Guzman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guzman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Guzman is just out of range.
Guzman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesnar.
Guzman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guzman shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman keeps the fight on the outside.
Guzman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnar cracks Guzman with a right hand to the side of the head.

Guzman gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman trying to mount his opponent but Lesnar defends it.

Guzman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lesnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guzman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guzman's back!
Lesnar missing with strikes from the back.
Guzman trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Lesnar wants to control but Guzman is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guzman turns into Lesnar and is now in his guard.
Lesnar is striking from the bottom but Guzman uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Guzman is controlling the pace.
Guzman stalling away here and it's allowed Lesnar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Guzman wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar looking to control but Guzman passes into half guard.
Guzman is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman is looking to advance position but Lesnar won't allow it.
Lesnar tries to get to full guard but Guzman has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lesnar trying to control here.
Guzman moves into full mount! Lesnar won't be happy about that!
Guzman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lesnar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Guzman is working for a guillotine from mount but Lesnar frees his head quite easily.
Lesnar tries to hold on but Guzman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Guzman dominated that second round.
That's time! Guzman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guzman avoids the head kick by Lesnar.
Fedor Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar throws a push kick but Guzman slaps the foot to one side.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnar swinging wilding here.
Guzman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lesnar as he jumps to the side.
Guzman shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Guzman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guzman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Guzman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guzman controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman raining down shots from the mount!
Guzman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lesnar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Guzman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guzman controlling the position easily from mount.

Guzman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lesnar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lesnar!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christian Guzman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guzman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lesnar!
Guzman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lesnar is trying to escape the mount.
Fedor Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guzman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lesnar has given up his back here. Will Guzman look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Guzman is looking to control Lesnar but Lesnar is wriggling around and keeping busy.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Christian Guzman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Guzman shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Christian Guzman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Guzman avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Guzman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guzman, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Guzman!