PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Junior Dos Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Junior Dos Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dos Santos
vs
Lesnar

192 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lesnar after a bit of a struggle.

Lesnar successfully pulls guard.
Lesnar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Junior Dos Santos just wasn't active enough.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
Dos Santos moves to clinch but Lesnar breaks away

and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Santos didn't expect that.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Dos Santos's brow.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Lesnar pulls Dos Santos in to control the position.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Dos Santos trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Junior Dos Santos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Dos Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos throws a wild body kick that Lesnar sees coming a mile off.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos lands a jab to the head.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Lesnar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dos Santos throws a lazy head kick

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Dos Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Lesnar prevents Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dos Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lesnar passes Dos Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Lesnar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Dos Santos's hands, connecting with Dos Santos's forehead.
Dos Santos is trying to control but Lesnar manages to pass to mount!
Lesnar punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
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.

Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Dos Santos shoots in but Lesnar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dos Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Lesnar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lesnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesnar pinned against the cage. Lesnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dos Santos defends well and Lesnar ends up having to push Dos Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dos Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lesnar enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lesnar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lesnar pulls Dos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos stands up and waves to Lesnar to follow him.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lesnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lesnar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dos Santos some visible discomfort.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar landing strikes.
Lesnar working away.
Dos Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Junior Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lesnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lesnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Lesnar off the cage and back into range.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Santos but Dos Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Dos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnar clinches up with Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Santos gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Dos Santos is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dos Santos down to the mat. Dos Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lesnar leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lesnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lesnar enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lesnar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dos Santos's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Lesnar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lesnar is taking a breather. Dos Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Dos Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lesnar is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Dos Santos's hands, connecting with Dos Santos's forehead.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar is the new heavyweight champion!