PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lesnar
vs
Johnson

195 cm
25
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
28
260 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lesnar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lesnar keeping control of the position.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Lesnar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

Lesnar pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.

Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lesnar won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is pulling down on Lesnar's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Johnson has Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.
Johnson looks winded!

Johnson tightens his grip and picks Lesnar up, before dumping him to the ground. Lesnar manages to land in guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard.

Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lesnar advances to half guard.
Lesnar trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ground and pound from Lesnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Lesnar's guard.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar looking to control.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lesnar is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lesnar trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson tries to hold on but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson tries to escape the position.

Lesnar looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lesnar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Lesnar working for the choke.
Johnson wants to escape the position.
Lesnar connects with a big shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lesnar's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnar's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lesnar gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Lesnar manages to retain guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar trying to control the position here.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Johnson stands up from Lesnar's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Lesnar scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lesnar 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!