PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammera Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pink Floyd: Welcome to the Machine. Hammera Head has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Head
vs
Lesnar

225 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
258 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hammera Head!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Head looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
I looks like Lesnar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar misses with a head shot. Head uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Head is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Head wants to improve his position but instead Lesnar has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Head has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two 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.
Well, if Lesnar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Head is not content to let Lesnar control the position.

Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Head has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnar trying to control from Head's half guard. Head has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Head is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.

That's four 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.

Head has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Head being controlled here, momentarily.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Head tries to clinch up.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Head tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.

Lesnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Head sprawls well initially but Lesnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lesnar moves into full mount! Head won't be happy about that!
Lesnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lesnar landing punches.
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
Head is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar controlling the pace for now.

That's two 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Randy Lesnar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Head is looking to clinch.

Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lesnar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lesnar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lesnar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lesnar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Head is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar moves into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Head really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lesnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lesnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Head swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lesnar dominating with strikes here.
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
Lesnar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Head slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Head won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar stays in close to Head's body and controls the position.

Head had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lesnar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Head Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lesnar's back instead.
Head doesn't have the hooks in and Lesnar manages to turn into his guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar stays in close to Head's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Head controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Head is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Head manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Head's guard.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lesnar controls the position.

Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Head is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lesnar working the strikes but Head uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom.
Head flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Head avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Head knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Head has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Head fails with an attempt to clinch.
Head wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Head tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
Head wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lesnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to bench press Lesnar off him but Lesnar keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Head's face as Lesnar controls the position.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom.
Lesnar scoring with punches and elbows.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Head keeps working.
Head parries the strikes from Lesnar easily there. Lesnar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Head to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Head looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lesnar controlling the position.
Lesnar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Head takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Head down.

Lesnar swings around for an armbar but Head sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lesnar's guard.

Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Head pushes his legs off easily.
Lesnar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Lesnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Head manages to get himself to full guard.
Head keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Head trying to control the position.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Head is retaining full guard.

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.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar looking to sit in guard and control but Head gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Head takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is bucking up trying to escape but Lesnar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Randy Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount.
Lesnar working Head over with strikes here.
Lesnar with shots to the head and body - Head looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lesnar raining down shots from the mount!
Lesnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar with shots to the head and body - Head looks very uncomfortable down there.
Head wants to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Head?
Head is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount and Head is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Lesnar landing shots from mount.
Head wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Head saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Lesnar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Head to the mat! Head manages to get full guard.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar prevents Head from getting back to his feet.
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.
Lesnar trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Head throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar pushing down on Head's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Lesnar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lesnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Head is just riding it out for now. Lesnar eventually gives up the hold.
Hammera Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lesnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar passes to full mount!
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount and Head is in trouble!
Lesnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount and Head is in trouble!
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
Lesnar landing punches.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lesnar. What's that going to do exactly?

Lesnar working for a guillotine from mount but Head is in no mood to give up.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lesnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Head can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Head throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lesnar. What's that going to do exactly?

Lesnar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Head can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lesnar looking to control but Head is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lesnar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Lesnar!
Randy Lesnar is the new heavyweight champion!