PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Uhler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Uhler
vs
Lesnar

190 cm
25
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
294 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Uhler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.

Uhler takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Uhler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uhler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Lesnar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Uhler is trying to keep an underhook but Lesnar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar prevents Uhler from standing back up.

Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura but Uhler is defending well.
Uhler is trying to get back to full guard.
Uhler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lesnar is looking for a kimura here.
Lesnar prevents Uhler from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhler wants to get back to full guard.
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.

Uhler is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lesnar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uhler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnar.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uhler defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Uhler defends the submission attempt.
Lesnar stops Uhler from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Uhler dodges it nicely.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uhler is controlling Lesnar's trapped leg to prevent Lesnar from advancing to side control.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lesnar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Uhler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Uhler dodges it nicely.
Uhler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Uhler moves into full guard.
Uhler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar prevents Uhler from getting back to his feet.
Uhler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lesnar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Uhler dives on top into guard.
Uhler trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lesnar has his feet on Uhler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Uhler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lesnar closes the distance but Uhler moves to the side
and Uhler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Uhler shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A right-left combo lands from Uhler.
Uhler lands a nice hook to Lesnar's body. Lesnar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Uhler on that attempt.
Lesnar misses with a right hand
and Uhler counters with a three punch combo that has Lesnar backing up. Lesnar nods at Uhler to acknowledge the strikes.
Lesnar wants to clinch
and Uhler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Uhler saw that one coming.

Uhler moves into the clinch.
Lesnar prevents Uhler from breaking the clinch.
Lesnar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Uhler after a bit of a struggle.
Lesnar prevents Uhler from breaking the clinch.
Uhler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lesnar just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Uhler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Uhler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Uhler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uhler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Uhler closes the distance and clinches.
Uhler lands with a short shot to the head.

Uhler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lesnar uses from the top position.
Lesnar prevents Uhler from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uhler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Uhler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Uhler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lesnar working the ground and pound but Uhler is defending the strikes.
Lesnar misses with the ground and pound.

Lesnar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uhler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lesnar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a strike aimed at the side of Uhler's head but Uhler avoids it well.
Uhler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lesnar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Uhler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lesnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Lesnar is trying to get an arm triangle but Uhler is defending well.
Lesnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar in side control, throwing shots but Uhler defends.
Lesnar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Uhler is trying to buck Lesnar off.

Lesnar tries for a kimura but Uhler is defending well.
Lesnar throws an elbow but Uhler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lesnar throws an elbow but Uhler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Uhler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lesnar.

Lesnar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uhler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Uhler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lesnar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Uhler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Uhler tries to get out of the position.
Uhler is trying to improve his position.
Uhler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lesnar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uhler tries to escape but Lesnar is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lesnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Uhler counters with a two punch combo.

Uhler clinches up against the ropes.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.

Uhler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Uhler counters with a left and a right that stings Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lesnar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Uhler closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Uhler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as Uhler shoots in.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Uhler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uhler misses with a series of wild punches.

Lesnar looking to score a takedown here. Uhler is defending well but Lesnar drives through and ends up in Uhler's guard.
Lesnar throws a strike but Uhler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhler lands a couple of elbows.
Uhler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lesnar pushes Uhler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Uhler fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Uhler does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Brad Uhler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Uhler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brad Uhler is winning the standup battle so far.

Uhler takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uhler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uhler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Uhler.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Uhler pushes him off.
Uhler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Uhler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Uhler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uhler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lesnar. Lesnar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uhler lands a two punch combo.
Uhler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Uhler is having none of it.
Uhler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lesnar backs up against the ropes.
Uhler misses with a few strikes there.
Uhler shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
Uhler throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.

Uhler moves into range and clinches up with Lesnar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lesnar wants a takedown.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar is working for takedown but Uhler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uhler is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Uhler wants to break free but Lesnar has control.
Lesnar prevents Uhler from breaking the clinch.
Lesnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Uhler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Uhler.

Uhler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uhler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Uhler scores with a four punch combination!

Lesnar is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uhler throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Uhler finish him?

Uhler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Uhler pulls Lesnar into guard.
Uhler is controlling Lesnar's posture.

Uhler pushes Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Uhler.
Uhler fails to land with a series of punches.

Uhler clinches.

Uhler gets control of Lesnar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Uhler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Uhler kicks Lesnar off and gets to his feet.
Uhler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uhler throws a series of punches but Lesnar moves out of range.
Uhler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uhler throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Uhler is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Lesnar is in big trouble! Uhler is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Lesnar. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Brad Uhler!