PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 3838 p4p, 4045 weight class) and Victor Sherkov (ranked 415 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Chop Suey. Victor Sherkov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lesnar
vs
Sherkov

190 cm
18
240
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
23
265
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Chester

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Sherkov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sherkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sherkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lesnar tries to escape but Sherkov is in control.
Lesnar looks to move to half guard but instead Sherkov has passed into mount! Damn!
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding Sherkov's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherkov controlling from mount.
Lesnar is in a horrible position here. Sherkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lesnar tries to lock up and control but Sherkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sherkov on the ground.
Sherkov tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away.
Lesnar tries to hold on but Sherkov postures up.
My spies in NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym) inform me that Sherkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sherkov lands a big shot there that rocks Lesnar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lesnar is trying to stand but he's just given Sherkov his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherkov is looking to control Lesnar but Lesnar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lesnar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sherkov is looking to control Lesnar but Lesnar is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lesnar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Good control from Sherkov.

Sherkov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Lesnar showing good submission defense here.
Will Sherkov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lesnar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sherkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sherkov looks winded!
Lesnar wants to escape the position.
Lesnar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lesnar trying to control but not successfully.
Sherkov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lesnar wants to control his opponent's hands but Sherkov gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar is trying to get back to his feet but Sherkov has full control of the position and if anything, Lesnar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lesnar staying busy and making it hard for Sherkov to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sherkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lesnar scores with a punch to the head.

Lesnar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sherkov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lesnar is in Sherkov's guard.

Sherkov has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Sherkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but instead Sherkov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Sherkov trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Sherkov controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherkov is breathing heavily.
Sherkov throwing strikes but missing.
Sherkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sherkov postures up.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard.

Lesnar stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sherkov throws up his legs and catches Lesnar in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Lesnar tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sherkov! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Victor Sherkov!