PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's chin.

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki
vs
Lesnar

215 cm
23
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesnar.
Lesnar working away.
Lesnar tries to advance to mount but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki denies him.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to improve position but can't.

Lesnar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lesnar landing a few strikes.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Lesnar advances position into side control!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnar tries for a kimura but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is defending well.
Lesnar wants to control but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is keeping him busy.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
You can see the frustration on Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lesnar avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Lesnar tries to advance to mount but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's guard.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lesnar!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lesnar tries to reverse the position but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki maintains control.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki avoids the attempt from Lesnar to control.
The referee warns Lesnar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki prevents Lesnar from getting the reversal.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki avoids the attempt from Lesnar to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki looking to finish with strikes here!
Lesnar tries to lock up and control but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a head shot.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
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.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki punching from mount but Lesnar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesnar tries to lock up and control but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lesnar tries to reverse the position but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lesnar because Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki loaded up on that one.
Lesnar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki working a defensive guard but Lesnar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is trying to improve his position.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is breathing heavily.

Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
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.

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lands a lovely overhand right.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki shows good takedown defense.

Lesnar feints and as Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki raises his hands in defense, Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lesnar gets back to full guard.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Lesnar looking for a guillotine here but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki defends easily.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar pulls Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki in to control the position.

Lesnar working for a triangle but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki defends it easily.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar controls Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki momentarily but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki against the cage but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lands a jab to Lesnar's midsection.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lesnar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki closes the distance and clinches.

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lesnar backs up against the cage.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lesnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnar's head backwards.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki punishes Lesnar's body with a nice straight punch.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lesnar backs up against the cage.

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki rushes Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnar is working for takedown but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lesnar keeps control of Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki as the two fighters clinch.

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lesnar moves forwards but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki scores with a one two! Lesnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki works over Lesnar's head and body with a nice combination.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a low kick.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lesnar checks a leg kick.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the cage.

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lesnar.

Lesnar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is adopting a defensive guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki looking to control.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lesnar working Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki over with strikes.

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki dominated that second round.
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!

Lesnar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
Lesnar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lesnar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki!
Lesnar blocks Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lesnar. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Lesnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar lands a big elbow.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki wants to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lesnar looking to control and managing it successfully.

Lesnar is going olschool here, as he tries to force Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki shrugs it off.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki wants to control but Lesnar is having none of it.

Lesnar looking for a guillotine from mount but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is having none of it.
Lesnar wants to control the pace but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki working to try and regain half guard.
Lesnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki hang on?
Lesnar landing shots from mount.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is working to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is in real trouble.

Lesnar working for a choke but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is defending well.

Lesnar looking to break Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lesnar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki trying to control but not successfully.
Lesnar somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Lesnar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is squirming around, avoiding Lesnar's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to lock up and control but Lesnar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Lesnar has hold of Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to lock up and control but Lesnar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is trying to stand.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki can't escape the position.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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