PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Rickson
vs
Lesnar

210 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
223 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny Rickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Lesnar rushes Rickson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Lesnar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rickson is trying to keep an underhook but Lesnar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Rickson actively working from the bottom here.
Lesnar not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rickson wants to get back to full guard.
Rickson is working hard here to advance position.
Lesnar controlling the action here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rickson closes the distance but Lesnar moves to the side

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rickson tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar content to control rather than advance.
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rickson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rickson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lesnar's head.
Rickson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Rickson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lesnar passes Rickson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesnar prevents Rickson from improving his position.
Lesnar slows the pace down in half guard.
Rickson tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Rickson dodges it nicely.

Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Rickson is defending well.
Lesnar stalling.
Lesnar passes to full mount!
Lesnar controlling the pace for now.
Lesnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar has control of Rickson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rickson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rickson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
BOOM! Lesnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rickson is working to get back to half guard.
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Brock Lesnar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rickson's guard.
Lesnar stays in close to Rickson's body and controls the position.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
Rickson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rickson but Rickson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rickson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rickson as he avoids it easily.
Benny Rickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.

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

Rickson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rickson looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rickson 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.
Rickson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Rickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rickson is on top in guard.
Rickson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.

Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rickson advances position into side control!
Lesnar struggling a bit here.
Rickson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Rickson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lesnar controls the position for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar parries the strikes from Rickson easily there. Rickson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lesnar to escape.
Lesnar is trying to improve his position.
Lesnar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but Rickson is controlling well.

Rickson is trying to work for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Rickson wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnar is holding on to half guard well.
Lesnar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lesnar is pulling down on Rickson's head to control his posture.

Lesnar working for a triangle but Rickson defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Rickson preventing the sweep.
Rickson pushing down on Lesnar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lesnar is looking to control Rickson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Lesnar keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Rickson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. Rickson eventually gives up the hold.
Lesnar missing with punches from the bottom.
Lesnar is doing well to control the position and prevent Rickson from advancing to side control.
Rickson wants to pass to mount but Lesnar is defending the position.

Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Rickson.

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.
Lesnar regains full guard. Nicely done.

Rickson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rickson stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rickson's guard.

Rickson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rickson being controlled here, momentarily.
Lesnar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Rickson keeps moving.

Rickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rickson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rickson defends it well.
Rickson wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.

Rickson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lesnar trying to mount his opponent but Rickson defends it.
Rickson wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rickson is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rickson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rickson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rickson looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Lesnar stands up and waves to Rickson to follow him.
Rickson looks to clinch

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Rickson fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesnar pushes down on Rickson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rickson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Rickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Rickson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.
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 seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickson taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.

Rickson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar.
Rickson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rickson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rickson tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar controlling the action here.
Lesnar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rickson is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Rickson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rickson is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rickson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesnar has a good base and remains in mount.
Lesnar controlling the position easily from mount.
Rickson is looking to improve his position but Lesnar isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Rickson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the head.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lesnar unloading with bombs!
Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rickson looks a forlorn figure.
Lesnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rickson hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar working for a submission but Rickson is keeping him at bay.
Lesnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lesnar controlling from mount.
Lesnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lesnar prevents Rickson from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benny Rickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!