PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Z Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by YOU JUST LOST - To ME. Mann has chosen Birdland as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Z Mann is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lesnar
vs
Mann

190 cm
26
261 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

193 cm
27
255 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Z Mann!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lesnar's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mann connects with a nice short shot to Lesnar's temple.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann.
Lesnar controlling the position for now.
Lesnar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar pulls Mann in close to prevent any damage.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar is trying to keep Mann in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Lesnar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Mann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Mann throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lesnar controlling from the top position.

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

Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lesnar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mann is trying to improve his position.
Lesnar lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Lesnar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mann wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is working Mann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar working the ground and pound.
Lesnar controls the position.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Mann takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar staying calm.
Mann is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar controls the position from side control.
Mann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lesnar checks a leg kick.

Mann looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Lesnar is working Mann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mann throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lesnar in his tracks.
Mann connects with a right hand. Lesnar shakes it off.

It looks like Randy Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed

and Mann counters with a single leg into guard. Lesnar didn't expect that.
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Mann slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lesnar trying to hold on to Mann's head to control him but Mann postures up.
Lesnar gets back to full guard.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.
Lesnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Z Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Lesnar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lesnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mann counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lesnar!
Lesnar is looking to improve his position but Mann isn't that keen on the idea.

Lesnar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Lesnar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar manages to control the position for a moment.
Lesnar is bucking up trying to escape but Mann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lesnar working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann unloads with some shots from mount but Lesnar bucks and avoids them well.
Lesnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lesnar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mann unloads with some shots from mount but Lesnar bucks and avoids them well.

Mann is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lesnar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mann is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lesnar can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann landing strikes from the mount and Lesnar is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Mann landing strikes, looking to finish!
Z Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mann lands a nice shot to the head.

Lesnar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann lands a big elbow - Lesnar is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lesnar is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Z Mann!