PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Shaw
vs
Lesnar

175 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brad Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.

Lesnar drags the fight down to the ground.
Shaw passes Lesnar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesnar is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaw.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar manages to get to full guard.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looking to sit in guard and control but Lesnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaw is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses.
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Shaw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lesnar is trying to defend but Shaw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lesnar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lesnar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shaw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Shaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Lesnar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Shaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Lesnar won't allow it.

Lesnar actively working from the bottom here.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position.
Shaw passes to full mount!
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw mounts Lesnar! Really nice guard pass there!
Lesnar tries to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw controlling from mount.
Lesnar is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shaw has taken his back.
Will Shaw go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shaw wants to control but Lesnar manages to buck him off and is now in Shaw's guard! Nice work there by Lesnar!

Shaw working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shaw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaw controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard.

Shaw seems to be working for a kimura but Lesnar defends the submission attempt.
Lesnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaw's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lesnar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shaw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shaw misses with a leg kick

and Lesnar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shaw's guard now.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw wants to hit a switch here but Lesnar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shaw there!
Lesnar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar prevents Shaw from getting the reversal.
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
Shaw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Shaw showing good submission defense here.

Lesnar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shaw has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lesnar punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with an elbow to the head.
Shaw turns into Lesnar and is now in his guard.
Shaw advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lesnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Shaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brad Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw passes Lesnar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Shaw is looking for a kimura but Lesnar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaw to get the leverage.
Shaw wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Lesnar.
I think Shaw has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Brad Shaw!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Brad Shaw!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Brad Shaw!

Brad Shaw wins by unanimous decision!
Brad Shaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.