PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fox Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brokki Leboswski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao's entrance music is Terminator T-800 Song. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lao
vs
Leboswski

198 cm
25
262 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

195 cm
23
288 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fox Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brokki Leboswski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leboswski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lao leaves Leboswski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lao throws a series of punches but Leboswski avoids them all with ease.
Leboswski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fox Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brokki Leboswski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by Leboswski.
Leboswski looks for a takedown but Lao sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leboswski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lao is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Leboswski throws an elbow but Lao slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lao avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leboswski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Leboswski throwing strikes but Lao manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Lao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leboswski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leboswski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leboswski is trying to get back to full guard.
Leboswski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Leboswski trying to hold on to Lao's head to control him but Lao postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Leboswski manages to get to full guard.

Lao drops back looking for a leg! Leboswski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leboswski manages to kick Lao off! Lao jumps back into Leboswski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lao drops back looking for a leg! Leboswski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leboswski manages to kick Lao off! Lao jumps back into Leboswski's guard.
Leboswski keeping full guard, as Lao tries to pass.
Leboswski looking for a sweep. Not yet Leboswski, not yet.

Lao drops back looking for a leg! Leboswski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leboswski manages to kick Lao off! Lao jumps back into Leboswski's guard.
Lao tries to free his leg and advance position but Leboswski is retaining full guard.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leboswski is on top in guard.
Leboswski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leboswski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leboswski is looking to work some ground and pound but Lao has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brokki Leboswski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Leboswski closes the distance and clinches up with Lao, looking for a takedown. Leboswski pushes Lao against the cage but Lao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leboswski shoots in for a takedown but Lao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lao. No joy for Leboswski on that attempt.
Fox Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brokki Leboswski.
Leboswski fails with a takedown attempt.
Brokki Leboswski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Leboswski counters with a shoot takedown. Lao fights it but they end up in guard.
Leboswski throwing strikes from guard but Lao blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski landing with the ground and pound.
Leboswski throwing strikes but missing.
Leboswski throws a big right hand that misses.
Leboswski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leboswski wants to control from the top but Lao keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leboswski throwing strikes but missing.
Leboswski passes Lao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leboswski is looking to advance position but Lao won't allow it.
Leboswski is trying to control. Lao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lao slaps away a takedown attempt from Leboswski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leboswski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Lao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leboswski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leboswski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lao is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leboswski.
Leboswski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leboswski throws a big right hand that misses.
Lao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leboswski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brokki Leboswski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Leboswski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lao counters with a one-two to the body.
Lao doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Leboswski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lao's guard now.
Lao keeping moving, preventing Leboswski from controlling successfully.
Lao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leboswski is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leboswski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski is looking to work some ground and pound but Lao has wrist control.
Leboswski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leboswski chips away with some ground and pound.
Leboswski throwing strikes but missing.
Leboswski postures up in Lao's guard and throws a big left but Lao blocks it.

That's two 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.
Lao keeping moving, preventing Leboswski from controlling successfully.
Leboswski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leboswski looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski wants to control from the top but Lao keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leboswski tries for a takedown but Lao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Leboswski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lao's guard now.
Lao trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leboswski controlling from the top position.
Leboswski throws a strike but Lao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fox Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brokki Leboswski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leboswski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brokki Leboswski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leboswski 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brokki Leboswski!