PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hannibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hannibal
vs
Lesnar

195 cm
26
275 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

191 cm
24
265 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Project Mayhem
BeastMode

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hannibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hannibal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lesnar is in Hannibal's guard.
Hannibal can't keep his opponent in guard - Lesnar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Lesnar is working for a kimura but Hannibal is defending it quite comfortably.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hannibal defending well though.
Lesnar prevents Hannibal from standing back up.
Lesnar blocks the strikes from Hannibal.
Lesnar trying to mount his opponent but Hannibal defends it.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannibal is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Hannibal dodges it nicely.
Lesnar working over Hannibal with some ground and pound. Hannibal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hannibal keeping control of the position.
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Hannibal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hannibal is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Hannibal manages to get to full guard.

Hannibal 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hannibal wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Hannibal blocks nicely.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hannibal's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hannibal trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
Hannibal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lesnar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lesnar's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the position but Hannibal manages to sink in the hooks.
Lesnar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hannibal's guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hannibal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnar is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Hannibal is keeping the position.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Hannibal has wrist control.
Hannibal wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hannibal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lesnar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hannibal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Lesnar working hard to break the clinch.
Hannibal digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lesnar avoiding damage as Hannibal throws knees to the body.
Hannibal avoiding damage.
Hannibal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hannibal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.
Hannibal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hannibal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hannibal after a bit of a struggle.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
Lesnar has Hannibal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hannibal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jason Hannibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Hannibal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lesnar is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hannibal misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Hannibal's head coaches at The Shield that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Hannibal.
Lesnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hannibal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lesnar is out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hannibal enables Lesnar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hannibal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lesnar stands up over Hannibal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar throws a strike but Hannibal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hannibal passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hannibal's guard.
Hannibal is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hannibal's head.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lesnar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hannibal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lesnar, into his guard.
Hannibal passes into half guard.
Lesnar is not content to let Hannibal control the position.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.

Hannibal is looking for a kimura but Lesnar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hannibal to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar is looking to improve his position.
Lesnar won't allow Hannibal to pass to mount.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hannibal is working away from the top position though.
Hannibal trying to control from half guard but Lesnar is working away.
Lesnar wants to control but Hannibal is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hannibal pinned against the cage. Hannibal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal stuffs the takedown.
Hannibal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hannibal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hannibal scores with a leg kick.
Hannibal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hannibal, right into the meat.
Jason Hannibal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hannibal tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hannibal.
Donk. Hannibal catches Lesnar right on the button with a cross.
Jason Hannibal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Hannibal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jason Hannibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Hannibal throws a head kick that misses.
Hannibal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hannibal lands with a hook. Lesnar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hannibal! Lesnar is out on his feet! Hannibal rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Lesnar is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Lesnar is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Hannibal!
Jason Hannibal thanked the fans post fight for their support.