PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandora has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arthur Pandora was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Lesnar
vs
Pandora

185 cm
25
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
181 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pandora!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pandora.
Pandora stuffs the takedown.
Pandora throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandora.
Lesnar fails with the takedown
and Pandora counters with a thumping low kick.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pandora pinned against the cage. Pandora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandora throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Pandora connects with a solid leg kick.
Lesnar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandora. Pandora obviously looking to wear him down.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandora thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
Pandora lands a head kick. Lesnar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Pandora clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pandora.
Pandora lands a knee to the body.
Pandora landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pandora lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.

Pandora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pandora scores with a nice body kick.
Pandora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lesnar's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Pandora lands but Lesnar takes it in his stride.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Pandora throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pandora.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandora.
Pandora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pandora tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandora.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pandora.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pandora.
Lesnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pandora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lesnar.
Lesnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandora thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandora.
Pandora doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Pandora thows a body kick. Lesnar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pandora tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
Arthur Pandora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lesnar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pandora.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pandora.
Good leg kick by Pandora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pandora throws a nice head kick!
Pandora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandora scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pandora cracks the inside of Lesnar's front leg.
Lesnar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandora.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandora.
Lesnar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pandora scores with a push kick.
Pandora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandora tries to clinch up.
Pandora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lesnar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandora.

Pandora darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the ropes.
Pandora landing knees to the body.
Pandora with a knee to the head.
Pandora with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pandora putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lesnar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pandora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
Pandora comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Pandora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Pandora.
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Pandora.
A bone on bone clash there as Lesnar blocks the leg kick.
Lesnar checks a low kick from Pandora.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Pandora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pandora tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots and misses
and Pandora counters with a good low kick that Lesnar was not able to check.
Pandora scores with a leg kick.
Pandora throws a head kick that Lesnar semi-blocks.
Pandora throws a front kick that sends Lesnar stumbling back into the ropes.
Pandora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pandora scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lesnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandora.
Lesnar shoots and misses
and Pandora counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lesnar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pandora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pandora lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pandora.
Pandora stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pandora connects with a leg kick. Lesnar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pandora throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Pandora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pandora thows a body kick. Lesnar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pandora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fails with the takedown
and Pandora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That kick from Pandora tenderised Lesnar's leg. Lesnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pandora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lesnar's calf.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pandora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Pandora.
Pandora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pandora connects with a high kick.
Pandora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandora connects with a leg kick. Lesnar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Lesnar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pandora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pandora is hanging on to Lesnar's back as he tries to escape.

Pandora is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lesnar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lesnar trying to control the hands but Pandora won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pandora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pandora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pandora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between Pandora's legs - danger averted.
Lesnar is working Pandora over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Pandora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pandora's head.
Pandora is breathing heavily.
Pandora is trying to keep Lesnar in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pandora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between Pandora's legs - danger averted.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pandora keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.

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.

Pandora 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.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Pandora keeps moving.
Pandora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pandora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pandora trying to control the position.

Pandora 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.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pandora trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pandora working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.

That's four 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.
Lesnar cracks Pandora with a solid left hand.
Pandora trying to control the position.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Pandora is keeping the position.
Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
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. This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Pandora.

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.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Pandora blocks nicely.

Lesnar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pandora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Pandora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lesnar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pandora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pandora.

Lesnar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pandora is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pandora tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lesnar working away.
Pandora is being controlled here.
Pandora is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lesnar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pandora manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pandora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between Pandora's legs - danger averted.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Pandora trying to control the position.
Lesnar is working Pandora over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Pandora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lesnar is aware though and is defending well.

Pandora looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandora keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lesnar passes Pandora's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lesnar working over Pandora with some ground and pound. Pandora looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pandora wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Pandora is having none of it.
Arthur Pandora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pandora is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Pandora is working from the bottom.
Lesnar controlling the action here.
Pandora trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Pandora is having none of it.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar throws a strike but Pandora avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Arthur Pandora!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Arthur Pandora!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Arthur Pandora!

Arthur Pandora wins by unanimous decision!