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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Offembach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avicii - Fade Into Darkness. Offembach has chosen System Of A Down - Chop Suey! as his entrance music. Sergio Lesnar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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287 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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273 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Offembach!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Offembach's head backwards.
Lesnar jabs Offembach right on the nose. Offembach blinks but takes it well.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Lesnar connects with a single shot there.
Lesnar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lesnar fails with the takedown
and Offembach counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Offembach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Offembach throws an elbow that misses. Lesnar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Offembach's guard. Nice move by Lesnar!
Offembach is pulling down on Lesnar's head. It's preventing any offense from Lesnar, at least for the moment.
Offembach working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offembach wants to sweep but no luck.
Offembach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Offembach has wrist control.
Offembach is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacques Offembach wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good leg kick by Lesnar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sergio Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lesnar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Offembach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Offembach tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Offembach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Offembach wants to get back to full guard.
Offembach flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Offembach keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura but Offembach is defending well.
Offembach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Offembach moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Offembach keeps moving.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Offembach wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Offembach wants to control but Lesnar passes easily into half guard.
Offembach is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Offembach avoid being mounted?
Offembach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar stops Offembach from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lesnar seems content to control.
Offembach trying to control from the bottom.
Offembach 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.
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacques Offembach was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lesnar lands a nice hook to Offembach's body. Offembach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Offembach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar jabs Offembach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lesnar. That's going to slow Offembach down.
Offembach looks winded!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Offembach sprawls well. Offembach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lesnar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lesnar lands with a nice body kick.
Offembach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lesnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Offembach's head.
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Offembach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lesnar wants to control but Offembach is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offembach trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar throwing shots but Offembach is blocking nicely.
Offembach wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Offembach is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lesnar is staying active.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jacques Offembach.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lesnar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lesnar.
Lesnar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Offembach is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Offembach sprawls well.
Lesnar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lesnar.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar lands with a good body shot.
Lesnar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lesnar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lesnar lands a lovely overhand right.
Lesnar throws a leg kick which misses Offembach's front leg but catches the back leg as Offembach tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lesnar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lesnar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Offembach under the eye.
Offembach slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar cracks a nice hook into Offembach's ribs.
Lesnar connects with a body shot.
Lesnar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lesnar scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lesnar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Offembach. That did some damage!
Lesnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Offembach has time to react.
Offembach takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Lesnar does it's job there.
Lesnar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Offembach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lesnar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar lands a head shot.
Lesnar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Offembach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lesnar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lesnar connects with a solid leg kick.
Lesnar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lesnar cracks the inside of Offembach's front leg.
Lesnar scores with a kick to the body.
Lesnar punishes Offembach's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lesnar.
Offembach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lesnar lands a nice hook to Offembach's body. Offembach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Lesnar catches Offembach right on the button with a cross.
Lesnar connects with a body shot that sends Offembach's belly button to the back.
Lesnar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Offembach takes a step back to recover.
Sergio Lesnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Offembach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Offembach 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar is working Offembach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Offembach keeps moving.
Sergio Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Offembach keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergio Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Offembach walks into a jab.
Lesnar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offembach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lesnar lunges at Offembach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Offembach's hand.
Lesnar throws a good cross that connects.
Offembach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lesnar.
Lesnar dives in and grabs Offembach's left leg, looking for a takedown. Offembach pushes down on Lesnar's head and hops out.
Lesnar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Offembach on the side of the head.
Offembach has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lesnar.
Lesnar connects with the punch.
Lesnar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesnar, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and Offembach moves out of range easily.
Offembach has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lesnar.
Jacques Offembach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lesnar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Offembach counters with a good low kick that Lesnar was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Offembach is avoiding it.
Lesnar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Lesnar!
An out of breath Sergio Lesnar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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