PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chico Lao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brock Lesnar's chin.

Lao
vs
Lesnar

180 cm
29
265 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

194 cm
22
275 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao tries for a takedown but Lesnar circles away easily

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lao won't be happy with that.

Lesnar decides to stand back up.
Lesnar throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lesnar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lao is trying to defend but Lesnar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lao is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Lesnar stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lao.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ground and pound from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to stand up but Lao is controlling the position.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Lesnar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lao to get to his feet.

Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lao's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Lao dodges it nicely.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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 Lao's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lao controls his leg.

Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lesnar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's four 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.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Lao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lao wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lao to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lesnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lesnar with good strikes from the mount here!
Lesnar lands with some strikes.
Lao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lesnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lesnar cracks Lao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Lesnar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lao is bucking up trying to escape but Lesnar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount.
Lesnar lands a big shot there that rocks Lao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lao's face.
Lesnar landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

It looks like Chico Lao has been cut.
Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working Lao over with strikes here.
Lesnar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lesnar punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Lesnar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lesnar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lao is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lesnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lesnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar cracks Lao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar scoring with strikes but Lao is staying in there.
Lesnar avoids the attempt from Lao to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chico Lao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Lesnar gets a double leg takedown into Lao's guard.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar controlling from the top position.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lao's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
Lesnar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lao!
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.

Chico Lao's cut is getting worse.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Chico Lao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lao is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Jeez, Chico Lao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chico Lao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Lesnar!