PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lesnar
vs
Hendricks

190 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

205 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chael Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but Hendricks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Hendricks moves away and avoids it.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.

Hendricks sends Lesnar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hendricks is motioning to the referee to let Lesnar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hendricks swivels and escapes.
A combination from Hendricks does no damage.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Hendricks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar prevents Hendricks from improving his position.
Hendricks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar really is a fat lump.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar working Hendricks over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Hendricks is looking to escape.
Hendricks trying to control here.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar prevents Hendricks from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Lesnar throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
Hendricks is looking to escape.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks looks winded!
Lesnar prevents Hendricks from improving his position.
Lesnar prevents Hendricks from standing back up.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Hendricks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hendricks trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lesnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendricks is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hendricks has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
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.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hendricks wants to clinch

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Hendricks fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar won't allow Hendricks to get back to his feet.
Hendricks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar cracks Hendricks with a solid left hand.
Hendricks 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.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendricks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks can't keep his opponent in guard - Lesnar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendricks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Hendricks trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Hendricks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Hendricks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Hendricks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendricks looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar working Hendricks over with strikes.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
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.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Hendricks's hands, connecting with Hendricks's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
Hendricks tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Hendricks's hands, connecting with Hendricks's forehead.
Hendricks has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hendricks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Hendricks is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Hendricks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hendricks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lesnar get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lesnar stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Hendricks runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chael Hendricks!