PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Smeltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Lesnar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Smeltz
vs
Lesnar

212 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

220 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Smeltz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smeltz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lesnar was covering up waiting for the punch and Smeltz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar working a defensive guard but Smeltz passes into half guard.
Smeltz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smeltz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lesnar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smeltz is working away from the top position though.
Smeltz trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Smeltz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Smeltz decides to stand up.
Smeltz tries for a takedown but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
Lesnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnar there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smeltz lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Rock Lesnar has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Smeltz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lesnar which made him look bad.
Smeltz shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Smeltz 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Smeltz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smeltz shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense.
Smeltz is breathing heavily.
Lesnar slaps away a takedown attempt from Smeltz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar lands a nice shot that snaps Smeltz's head back.

It looks like Luka Smeltz has been cut.
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!
Lesnar lands with an uppercut that bounces Smeltz off the cage and back into rage.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Smeltz flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Smeltz is out cold! Lesnar holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Lesnar!