PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei AxeMurderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

AxeMurderer
vs
Lesnar

190 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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, Wanderlei AxeMurderer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AxeMurderer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnar as he avoids it easily.
Lesnar leaves AxeMurderer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Lesnar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows AxeMurderer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lesnar wants to stand but AxeMurderer is controlling the position.
AxeMurderer wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
AxeMurderer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
AxeMurderer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
AxeMurderer wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.

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

Lesnar has closed the distance and engaged AxeMurderer in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar effectively controlling the action here.

Lesnar manages to pull guard.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but AxeMurderer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Lesnar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
AxeMurderer is breathing heavily.
Lesnar shoots and misses

and AxeMurderer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lesnar is staying active underneath AxeMurderer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lesnar is trying to stand.
Lesnar is looking to control AxeMurderer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Lesnar looks like he's trying to stand up.
AxeMurderer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lesnar reverses the position - he's now on top in AxeMurderer's guard.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar gets to his feet. AxeMurderer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lesnar is looking to clinch but AxeMurderer is avoiding it.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but AxeMurderer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar tries to clinch but AxeMurderer is having none of it.

Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in AxeMurderer's half guard.
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!

AxeMurderer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Lesnar stands up.
Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lesnar has closed the distance and engaged AxeMurderer in a clinch.
Lesnar lands a left hand.

Lesnar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. AxeMurderer can't fight it off and eventually Lesnar manages to take the fight to the floor. AxeMurderer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar wanted to stand there but AxeMurderer had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
AxeMurderer dives in and grabs Lesnar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes down on AxeMurderer's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei AxeMurderer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AxeMurderer keeps the fight on the outside.

Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar stalling in the clinch.
Lesnar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lesnar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesnar looking to throw knees to the head but AxeMurderer is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! AxeMurderer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lesnar has his takedown stuffed

and AxeMurderer counters with a shoot takedown. Lesnar fights it but they end up in guard.
AxeMurderer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
AxeMurderer throwing strikes but missing.
AxeMurderer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but AxeMurderer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
AxeMurderer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
AxeMurderer trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
AxeMurderer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar seems keen to control AxeMurderer's posture.
AxeMurderer stops Lesnar from standing up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar tries to clinch but AxeMurderer moves away

and AxeMurderer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lesnar won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

AxeMurderer is trying to get an arm triangle but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
AxeMurderer trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
AxeMurderer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

AxeMurderer tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lesnar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
AxeMurderer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lesnar counters by clinching up.
Lesnar is pressed up against the cage. AxeMurderer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lesnar down to the mat. Lesnar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnar wants to clinch up but AxeMurderer keeps it at a distance.
AxeMurderer circles away from the clinch attempt

and AxeMurderer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesnar's guard now.
AxeMurderer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Lesnar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lesnar darts in and clinches AxeMurderer up against the cage.
Come on Lesnar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AxeMurderer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lesnar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei AxeMurderer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar scores with a shot to the side of AxeMurderer's head.
Lesnar gets through AxeMurderer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lesnar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lesnar pushes AxeMurderer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar pressing his opponent against the cage.

Lesnar pulls guard successfully.
AxeMurderer is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.

Lesnar pushes AxeMurderer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lesnar tries to clinch but AxeMurderer moves out of range.

Lesnar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
AxeMurderer 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AxeMurderer has his hands clasped together around Lesnar's back. He's all about the action.
Lesnar throwing shots but AxeMurderer is blocking nicely.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar wants to stand up but AxeMurderer manages to regain full guard.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of AxeMurderer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei AxeMurderer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

AxeMurderer moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnar.

Lesnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar lands a nice uppercut.
AxeMurderer has Lesnar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Lesnar to work.
Lesnar presses AxeMurderer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lesnar.

Lesnar manages to break the clinch.

Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in AxeMurderer's half guard.
AxeMurderer gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AxeMurderer trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to get up but he can't break AxeMurderer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.

Lesnar gets to his feet - AxeMurderer follows without any prompting.
Lesnar tries to clinch up.

Lesnar rushes AxeMurderer and presses him up against the cage.
Lesnar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
AxeMurderer tries for a takedown but Lesnar manages to get underhooks.
AxeMurderer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei AxeMurderer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AxeMurderer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lesnar prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lesnar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Lesnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning AxeMurderer up against the cage.
AxeMurderer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lesnar has AxeMurderer pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lesnar.
Lesnar stalling the fight.
AxeMurderer can't get the takedown.
Lesnar digs a right hand underneath AxeMurderer's ribcage. AxeMurderer let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brock Lesnar.
AxeMurderer with a poor takedown

and Lesnar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
AxeMurderer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lesnar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt

and AxeMurderer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
AxeMurderer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing AxeMurderer from controlling successfully.

AxeMurderer drops back looking for a leg! Lesnar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnar manages to kick AxeMurderer off! AxeMurderer jumps back into Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
AxeMurderer being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

AxeMurderer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
AxeMurderer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar wants to clinch up but AxeMurderer keeps it at a distance.
AxeMurderer swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.

Lesnar has managed to clinch.

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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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