PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Skaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lesnar
vs
Skaar

182 cm
22
223 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Extremely Crazy MMA gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Skaar!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skaar shoots in but no luck this time.

Lesnar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Skaar is looking for a sweep.
Lesnar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lesnar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Lesnar decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
Skaar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lesnar is pressing down on Skaar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Lesnar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Skaar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Skaar tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Lesnar pushes Skaar up against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnar prevents the takedown attempt.

Lesnar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
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 decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaar wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skaar pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnar passes to full mount!
Skaar is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Skaar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Skaar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skaar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skaar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skaar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skaar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Skaar tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skaar wants to get back to his feet.
Skaar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.

Lesnar stands up out of the half guard.

Lesnar rushes Skaar and presses him up against the cage.
Lesnar lands an elbow inside that Skaar shrugs off.

Lesnar wants the takedown. Skaar is fighting it off but Lesnar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skaar's guard against the cage.
Skaar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Lesnar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skaar, up you get!
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Skaar.

Lesnar shoots in and bounces Skaar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Skaar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Lesnar gets to his feet. Skaar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Skaar.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Skaar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skaar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skaar won't be happy with that.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Skaar.
Skaar is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.

Lesnar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Skaar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lesnar flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Skaar has hold of Lesnar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lesnar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Skaar get's back to his feet.
Skaar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lesnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skaar!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skaar regains half guard.

Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Skaar defends the submission attempt.

Lesnar decides to return to a standing position.

Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.

Lesnar gets to his feet - Skaar follows without any prompting.

Lesnar feints and as Skaar raises his hands in defense, Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesnar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skaar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.

Skaar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lesnar passes into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lesnar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skaar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lesnar scores with a takedown into Skaar's guard.
Skaar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Skaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lesnar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skaar, up you get!

Lesnar instigates a clinch.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skaar prevents it.
Skaar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lesnar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skaar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Skaar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar blocks the strikes from Skaar.

Lesnar escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lesnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skaar swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaar shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Skaar 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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesnar.
Lesnar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Skaar some visible discomfort.
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Skaar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Skaar tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
Skaar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Skaar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Skaar is letting Lesnar control him for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skaar is trying to buck Lesnar off.
Lesnar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skaar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar prevents Skaar from escaping the position.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Skaar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lesnar tries for a kimura but Skaar is defending well.
Lesnar tries to move to mount but Skaar blocks the move with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Skaar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lesnar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Skaar is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar wants to get back to full guard but Lesnar has passed into side control.
Lesnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Skaar hang on?

Lesnar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Skaar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount.
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
Skaar gets back to half guard.

Lesnar decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skaar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skaar with a poor takedown

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Skaar fights it but they end up in guard.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Skaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skaar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lesnar stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Lesnar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skaar to the mat! Skaar manages to get full guard.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Skaar to his feet.

Skaar darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the cage.
Skaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.

Lesnar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lesnar manages to end up in side control.
Lesnar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Skaar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lesnar is controlling him well.

Lesnar stands up and beckons Skaar to his feet.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skaar has his takedown stuffed

and Lesnar counters by clinching up.
Lesnar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skaar.
Lesnar lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar stops a takedown attempt from Skaar.
Skaar wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lesnar jumps guard and drags Skaar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Skaar trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.

Lesnar wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lesnar darts in and clinches Skaar up against the cage.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.

Lesnar has hold of one of Skaar's legs. Skaar is fighting the takedown attempt but Lesnar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Skaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skaar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Lesnar stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Lesnar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Skaar has wrist control.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lesnar stands and steps away. Skaar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skaar trying to control from the bottom.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Skaar is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaar regains full guard. Nicely done.

Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skaar keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skaar is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skaar avoid being mounted?
Lesnar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Lesnar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skaar's face.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lesnar scoring with strikes but Skaar is staying in there.
Lesnar postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Skaar is out cold - huge knockout for Lesnar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!