PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Lessnare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brick Lessnare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's chin.

Lessnare
vs
Ibrahimovic

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Can Moonwalk

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brick Lessnare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibrahimovic throws a sloppy head kick and Lessnare moves out of range easily.

Lessnare fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ibrahimovic to the ground. Lessnare is now in Ibrahimovic's guard.
Lessnare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lessnare is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibrahimovic has momentary wrist control but Lessnare slips an elbow through the middle.
Lessnare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lessnare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lessnare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahimovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lessnare with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessnare working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lessnare is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lessnare working some strikes from top position.
Lessnare controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Lessnare is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lessnare is pushing down on Ibrahimovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahimovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Lessnare has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lessnare not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lessnare in particular looking to stall.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessnare performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lessnare thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lessnare with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lessnare seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ibrahimovic for as long as he can get away with.
Lessnare lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lessnare scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lessnare slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lessnare's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brick Lessnare dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lessnare avoids the body shot from Ibrahimovic.
Lessnare shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahimovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ibrahimovic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lessnare has a takedown stuffed.
Brick Lessnare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibrahimovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lessnare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lessnare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lessnare is looking for a counter combo.

Lessnare shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ibrahimovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lessnare stands up and waves to Ibrahimovic to follow him.
Ibrahimovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Lessnare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahimovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Lessnare closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ibrahimovic quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lessnare throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessnare trying to control the pace.
Lessnare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibrahimovic can do to turn this around?
Lessnare working Ibrahimovic over with strikes.
Lessnare throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lessnare with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lessnare lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Lessnare decides to stand up.
Ibrahimovic is breathing heavily.
Lessnare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ibrahimovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessnare looks for a takedown but Ibrahimovic sprawls well.
Lessnare dives in and grabs Ibrahimovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ibrahimovic pushes down on Lessnare's head and hops out.
Lessnare slips under a jab.
Lessnare feinted with a counter takedown.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch but Lessnare is having none of it.

Lessnare scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lessnare works his way into side control.
Lessnare lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahimovic's face as Lessnare controls the position.
Lessnare throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lessnare stands up.
Ibrahimovic throws a low kick but Lessnare avoids it.
Ibrahimovic throws a lazy body kick

and Lessnare counters with a shoot takedown. Ibrahimovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Lessnare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lessnare content to stall in guard here.
Lessnare pushes down on Ibrahimovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lessnare looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lessnare looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Lessnare.
Lessnare working Ibrahimovic over with strikes.
Lessnare is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brick Lessnare dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lessnare changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ibrahimovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lessnare misses with the ground and pound.
Lessnare has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ibrahimovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lessnare putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Lessnare is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ibrahimovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lessnare controlling the position easily from mount.
Ibrahimovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ibrahimovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessnare landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lessnare controlling his opponent.
Lessnare scoring with strikes but Ibrahimovic is staying in there.
Ibrahimovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lessnare lands a big shot there that rocks Ibrahimovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lessnare controlling his opponent.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessnare working Ibrahimovic over with strikes here.

Ibrahimovic is rocked!

Lessnare throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ibrahimovic has his hands clasped together but Lessnare breaks the hold and Ibrahimovic is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lessnare!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brick Lessnare!