PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Sandoval
vs
Lesnar

190 cm
25
231 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lesnar wants it to stay on the feet.

Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar lands a couple of digs.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sandoval might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesnar won't allow Sandoval to get back to his feet.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandoval is retaining full guard.
Lesnar trying to move into half guard but instead Sandoval has managed to sweep!
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 wants to get back to his feet but Sandoval is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sandoval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval throws an elbow that misses. Lesnar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandoval's guard. Nice move by Lesnar!
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Sandoval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandoval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandoval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar stops Sandoval from standing up.
Lesnar is in close to Sandoval's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandoval is retaining full guard.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Sandoval's brow.
Sandoval trying to control the position.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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 scoring with some ground and pound.

Lesnar has gone for a leg lock! Sandoval slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lesnar's guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar trying to move into half guard but instead Sandoval has managed to sweep!
Sandoval works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lesnar is proving hard to escape from.
Sandoval stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Sandoval trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Sandoval wanted to stand there but Lesnar had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandoval, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sandoval goes for a double leg but Lesnar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lesnar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lesnar has picked Sandoval up - he's going for a ride! Lesnar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Sandoval with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sandoval's head.
Sandoval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Sandoval blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Sandoval is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sandoval avoid being mounted?
Lesnar working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar prevents Sandoval from standing back up.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Sandoval is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Sandoval dodges it nicely.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandoval defending well though.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sandoval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar works his way into side control.
Lesnar cracks Sandoval with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar tries for a kimura but Sandoval is defending well.
Lesnar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar lands a few punches from side control.
Sandoval takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Sandoval throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Sandoval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lesnar to the mat! Lesnar manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandoval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sandoval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sandoval is controlling him.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Sandoval tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sandoval sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sandoval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandoval off to one side.

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

Lesnar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lesnar manages to end up in side control.
Lesnar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sandoval is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lesnar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lesnar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sandoval doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lesnar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
Sandoval controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Sandoval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandoval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandoval is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandoval's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sandoval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sandoval is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lesnar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sandoval is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lesnar, into his guard.
Lesnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing Sandoval from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar striking from his own guard.
Lesnar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sandoval is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Sandoval trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Sandoval tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
Lesnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sandoval throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar passes into half guard.
Lesnar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sandoval reverses the position - he's now on top in Lesnar's guard.
Sandoval stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Peter Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lesnar 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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