PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximilian Maximus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Maximus
vs
Lesnar

225 cm
24
345 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximilian Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar misses with a straight right.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maximus is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maximus's head.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maximus taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Maximus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maximus tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Maximus is having none of it.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Maximus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
Lesnar is taking a breather. Maximus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Maximus is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maximus's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maximus is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Maximus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar stops Maximus from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maximus's head.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maximus taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar moves into full mount! Maximus won't be happy about that!
Lesnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lesnar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lesnar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maximus checks it well.
Maximus tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar.

Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maximus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
Lesnar working over Maximus with some ground and pound. Maximus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Lesnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximus is just riding it out for now. Lesnar eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Maximus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to mount his opponent but Maximus defends it.

Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maximus tries to kick Lesnar off in order to stand up. Lesnar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lesnar controlling from side mount.

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 wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Lesnar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maximus prevents Lesnar from moving into mount.
Maximus is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Maximus stops Lesnar from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maximus defends it nicely.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximilian Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Maximilian Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body kick there by Maximus.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.

Maximus rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lesnar up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maximus's waist but Maximus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maximus, as that shot connected.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximilian Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximus.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Lesnar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximus can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus cracks Lesnar with an open hand slap.
Lesnar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maximus.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximus sprawls well. Maximus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.

Maximus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maximus working Lesnar over with knees to the body.
Maximus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lesnar's defenses.
Maximus lands an elbow inside.
Lesnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.
Lesnar can't get the takedown.
Lesnar tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Lesnar back against the cage.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximus gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the cage.
Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maximus prevents the takedown attempt.

Lesnar lands a takedown into guard.
Lesnar works over Maximus with some ground and pound from guard.
Lesnar throws and elbow that misses. Maximus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Maximus!
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lesnar is working for a guillotine from mount but Maximus frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with some ground and pound and Maximus recovers position to half guard.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximilian Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximilian Maximus 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 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29

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