PBP Commentary

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

Francisco
vs
Lesnar

225 cm
28
280 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

191 cm
29
279 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Francisco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barack Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francisco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar misses with a straight right.
Francisco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Francisco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lesnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Francisco . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francisco fails with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar throws a body punch but Francisco moves out of range.
Francisco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Francisco blocks a low kick nicely.
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.
Francisco 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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Francisco . Francisco gets slowly back to his feet.
Francisco is breathing heavily.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesnar but Lesnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Francisco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lesnar defends it nicely.
Francisco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away.
Francisco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Francisco walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to land body kicks.
Francisco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnar.
Lesnar missing with a left hand there. Francisco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnar throws a right hand that Francisco ducks under and follows up with a left that Francisco also avoids with ease.
Francisco walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francisco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Francisco off to one side.
Lesnar throws a shot to the body.
Francisco slips under a jab from Lesnar.
Lesnar cracks Francisco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco fails with the takedown.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Francisco moved out of range.
Francisco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lesnar throws a jab when Francisco was well out of range.
Francisco checks a leg kick.
Lesnar lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lesnar wants it to stay on the feet.
Francisco throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Francisco moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francisco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar is looking to score with low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Francisco .
Francisco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Francisco persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Francisco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Francisco there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar throws a low kick but Francisco moves out of range easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Francisco . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Francisco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Francisco has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Lesnar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lesnar lands a jab to Francisco 's midsection.
Lesnar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lesnar throws a jab when Francisco was well out of range.
Francisco ducks right into an uppercut from Lesnar.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Francisco might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Francisco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francisco moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Francisco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Francisco .
Francisco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Francisco gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Francisco is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Francisco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barack Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut.
Lesnar lands a nice looking body shot.
Lesnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnar misses with the combination.
Francisco has a takedown stuffed.

Francisco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar 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 pushes Francisco off and gets back to his feet.
Francisco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Francisco . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar feints a jab promting Francisco to slip. Lesnar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Francisco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Francisco moves away from the strike by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a hook but Francisco avoids it easily.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Francisco .
Lesnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Francisco at a distance.
Francisco moves out of range of the leg kick from Lesnar.
Francisco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

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

Francisco drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Francisco as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lesnar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Francisco ! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gabriel Francisco !