PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr comes to the cage accompanied by PURE EVIL!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lehnsherr
vs
Lebowski

210 cm
26
278 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

201 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Lebowski.
Lehnsherr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lebowski's hands.

It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Lebowski scores with a jab to the body.
Lehnsherr misses with a body shot.
Lebowski misses with a few strikes there.
Lebowski throws out a loose jab but Lehnsherr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehnsherr just misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski lands with a hook. Lehnsherr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehnsherr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebowski.
Lehnsherr avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Lehnsherr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lebowski.
Lebowski connects with a leg kick. Lehnsherr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lehnsherr throws a jab when Lebowski was well out of range.
No joy there for Lehnsherr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lebowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Lebowski misses with a hook. Lehnsherr ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski feints and then cracks Lehnsherr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lehnsherr down.
Lehnsherr is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lebowski, right into the meat.
Lebowski scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehnsherr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Lebowski closes the distance and clinches.

Lebowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehnsherr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lebowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lebowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lebowski digs a good hook to Lehnsherr's body.
Lebowski scores with a jab to the head.
Lebowski jabs at Lehnsherr's body.
Lebowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lebowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lehnsherr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lehnsherr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lebowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Lebowski catches Lehnsherr napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lehnsherr to the canvas!
Lebowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehnsherr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lebowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lehnsherr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lebowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lehnsherr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lebowski on the ground.
Lehnsherr taking a bit of punishment here - Lebowski scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lehnsherr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lebowski takes a little break here. Lehnsherr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lehnsherr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lehnsherr tries to get out of the position.

Lebowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lehnsherr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lebowski's guard! Nice work there by Lehnsherr!
Lebowski pulls Lehnsherr in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeffrey Lebowski.
Lebowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lebowski.
Lebowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Lebowski catches Lehnsherr right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lebowski.
Lehnsherr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lehnsherr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Lebowski. Beautiful body shot.
Lebowski lands a really nice looking cross but Lehnsherr seems unphased.

Lebowski cracks Lehnsherr with a big right hand and Lehnsherr goes down!

It looks like Erik Lehnsherr has been cut.
Lebowski scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebowski throwing strikes but missing.
Lebowski content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Lebowski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lehnsherr ducks right into an uppercut from Lebowski.
Lebowski blocks a jab.
Lebowski cracks Lehnsherr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lebowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lebowski thuds his right hand into Lehnsherr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lehnsherr scores with a nice head shot.
Erik Lehnsherr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehnsherr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lebowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehnsherr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lebowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lehnsherr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lebowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lehnsherr. That did some damage!
Lehnsherr stuffs the takedown.
Lehnsherr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski lands a jab to the nose.
Lebowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr.

Lebowski throws a left that rocks Lehnsherr and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lebowski dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lehnsherr regain composure!

Lehnsherr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lebowski stands up and beckons Lehnsherr to his feet.
A jab from Lebowski does it's job there.
Lehnsherr tries to move into range but Lebowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Lehnsherr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehnsherr moves away from the strike by Lebowski.
Lehnsherr seems to have got his legs back now.
Lebowski scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Lehnsherr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lebowski scores with a leg kick.
Lebowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lebowski lands a big shot that drops Lehnsherr! Can he finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski postures up and lands a big shot to Lehnsherr's brow.
Lebowski wants to pass the guard but Lehnsherr is keeping the position.

Lebowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lebowski connects with a body shot that sends Lehnsherr's belly button to the back.
Lehnsherr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Lebowski throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Lehnsherr tumbling to the canvas!
Lehnsherr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lebowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lebowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Lebowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Lehnsherr has wrist control.
Lebowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lehnsherr is retaining full guard.
Lehnsherr can't keep his opponent in guard - Lebowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lebowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lehnsherr defending well though.
Lebowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lehnsherr's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lehnsherr's head.
Lebowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lebowski tries to pass to full mount but Lehnsherr defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Lebowski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Lebowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lehnsherr looks to land a combination but Lebowski avoids it well.
No joy there for Lehnsherr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Lebowski finds it's target.
Lehnsherr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lehnsherr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lehnsherr thows a body shot but no joy.
Lebowski misses with the combination.
Lebowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr lands a body shot.
Lebowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehnsherr is just out of range.
Lehnsherr misses with a hook. Lebowski ducked under it nicely.
Lehnsherr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lebowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebowski throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lehnsherr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski scores with the left hand. Lehnsherr knows he should have avoided that one.
Lebowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lehnsherr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lehnsherr fails to land with a series of punches.
Lebowski connects with a jab.
Lehnsherr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebowski lands with a nice body punch.
Lebowski scores with a jab to the body.
Lehnsherr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lebowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Lebowski shoots in and bounces Lehnsherr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lebowski throwing strikes from guard but Lehnsherr blocks nicely.
Erik Lehnsherr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski wants to control from the top but Lehnsherr keeps moving.
Lebowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lebowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lebowski throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski staying calm.
Lebowski cracks Lehnsherr with a big elbow.
Lehnsherr defending against the ground and pound.

Lebowski decides to stand back up.
Lehnsherr throws a body punch but Lebowski moves out of range.
Lehnsherr fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski lands a jab.
Lebowski blocks a jab.
Lebowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehnsherr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lebowski cracks Lehnsherr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lebowski counters with a nice body kick.
Jeffrey Lebowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lebowski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebowski lands with a hook. Lehnsherr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lebowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lebowski cracks Lehnsherr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Lebowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lebowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Lebowski!
A relieved looking Jeffrey Lebowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.