PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland's entrance music is think you know me . A fine choice. Brock Lesnar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Copeland's chin.

Copeland
vs
Lesnar

196 cm
20
260 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

194 cm
23
275 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Copeland counters with a two punch combo.

Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Copeland's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Copeland is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Copeland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Copeland.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar stops Copeland from getting back to his feet.
Copeland wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.

Lesnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Copeland is just riding it out for now. Lesnar eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Copeland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Copeland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.

Copeland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Copeland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lesnar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Copeland is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lesnar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Copeland lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Copeland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Copeland leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Copeland shows good takedown defense.
Adam Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnar as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar dives in and grabs Copeland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Copeland pushes down on Lesnar's head and hops out.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Copeland is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Copeland circles away and we're back to standing.

Copeland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Copeland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland postures up.
Copeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Copeland throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Copeland connects with a couple of short punches.
Copeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar is trying to keep Copeland in close.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Copeland tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Copeland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Copeland shoots in but no luck this time.

Lesnar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Copeland quickly recovers to half guard.

Copeland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Copeland is staying active underneath Lesnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lesnar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Copeland to get to his feet.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Copeland.

Lesnar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Copeland was covering up waiting for the punch and Lesnar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Copeland trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Copeland looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.

Lesnar stands and steps away. Copeland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lesnar shoots and misses
and Copeland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Copeland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Adam Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.

Copeland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Copeland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow.
Copeland trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Copeland looking to pass the guard.

Lesnar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Copeland clinches up against the cage.
Copeland is trying to drag Lesnar to the mat but Lesnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copeland.

Lesnar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Copeland looking for a triangle here. Lesnar is fighting it but it looks tight! Copeland pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lesnar is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Copeland!