PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by can you smell what the rock is cooking?. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lesnar
vs
Rizzo

200 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Deadly 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Rizzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rizzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Rizzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lesnar is out of range and Rizzo settles back down.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzo.
Rizzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lesnar has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar wants to clinch but Rizzo slips to the side
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Rizzo moves away
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Rizzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Rizzo rushes Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo trying to stall but Lesnar improves his position.
Lesnar working Rizzo over with knees to the body.
Rizzo is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rizzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lesnar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rizzo looks gassed!
Lesnar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo.
Lesnar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rizzo wants to break free but Lesnar has control.
Lesnar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rizzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar closes the distance but Rizzo moves to the side

and Rizzo counters with a shoot takedown. Lesnar fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing Rizzo from standing up.
Lesnar wants to stand but Rizzo is controlling the position.

Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rizzo 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnar's legs - danger averted.
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.

Lesnar working for a triangle but Rizzo defends it easily.
Rizzo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lesnar's guard.

Lesnar actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.
Rizzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rizzo counters with a thumping low kick.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzo.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rizzo throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Rizzo clinches but Lesnar breaks the clinch

and Lesnar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rizzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four 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.
Lesnar can't get the takedown.
Rizzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rizzo trying to control the position but instead, Lesnar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rizzo into the cage.
Rizzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Lesnar keeps control of Rizzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rizzo working hard to break the clinch.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rizzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rizzo working hard to break the clinch.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Rizzo on the inside.
Rizzo working hard to break the clinch.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lesnar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo walks away with a smile on his face. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Rizzo scores a takedown into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lesnar tries to reverse the position but Rizzo maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rizzo throws a leg kick

and Lesnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lesnar.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rizzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lesnar swivels and escapes.
Lesnar wants to clinch.
Rizzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lesnar closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rizzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Lesnar prevents Rizzo from breaking the clinch.
Rizzo wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lesnar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rizzo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rizzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Rizzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rizzo on the ground.

Lesnar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rizzo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lesnar, into his guard.
Rizzo pushing down on Lesnar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Lesnar actively working from the bottom here.
Rizzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar looking for submissions off his back.

Lesnar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Rizzo.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.

Rizzo is working for a kimura but Lesnar is defending it quite comfortably.

Lesnar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnar scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Rizzo both land. Nice combination.
Lesnar clinches but Rizzo breaks the clinch
and Rizzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lesnar thinking.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.

Lesnar gets caught flat footed, as Rizzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo.
Rizzo cracks Lesnar with a solid left hand.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rizzo wanted to stand there but Lesnar had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Rizzo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rizzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rizzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rizzo clinches with his opponent.
Rizzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns Rizzo into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rizzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lesnar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rizzo somewhat.
Tony Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar tries to clinch up

and Rizzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is trying to break free.
Rizzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rizzo's efforts to push away.
Rizzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.

Lesnar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lesnar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Rizzo looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.

Lesnar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rizzo sees it coming and defends easily.

Rizzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.

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.

Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura but Rizzo is defending well.
Rizzo moves into full guard.

Rizzo looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.

Lesnar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lesnar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rizzo dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rizzo lands a couple of digs.
Rizzo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Lesnar working for a triangle but Rizzo defends it easily.

Lesnar looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily.

Rizzo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lesnar tries to clinch

and Rizzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rizzo's efforts to push away.
Lesnar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rizzo wants to stall.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Rizzo gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the cage.
Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.
Rizzo is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling him.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rizzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Lesnar has double underhooks.

Lesnar wants the takedown. Rizzo is fighting it off but Lesnar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rizzo's guard against the cage.

Lesnar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rizzo dives on top into guard.

Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rizzo 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.

Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Rizzo.
I've got Rizzo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Rizzo!