PBP Commentary

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

Hymen
vs
Lesnar

198 cm
31
257 lbs
24 - 5 - 1

191 cm
33
265 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Conquer
Héritage!

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Lesnar as he checks the leg kick.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Hymen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lesnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Hymen lands.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Hymen looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hymen lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buster Hymen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hymen throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hymen fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen connects with a leg kick. Lesnar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hymen misses with a combination

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hymen is on top in guard.

Hymen tries to stand but Lesnar is controlling from the bottom.
Lesnar trying to strike off his back.
Hymen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lesnar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hymen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen misses with a lunging right hand

and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hymen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hymen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hymen keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Hymen's brow.
Lesnar prevents Hymen from getting back to his feet.
Hymen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hymen wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lesnar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Hymen tries to pass.
Hymen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hymen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four 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.

Hymen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hymen has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnar's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hymen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lesnar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hymen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hymen slips nicely into half guard.
Hymen stalling.
Lesnar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hymen is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Hymen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lesnar staying out of range there.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Hymen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hymen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hymen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Hymen misses its intended target.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Hymen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen throws a combination that misses

and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Hymen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hymen is on top in guard.

Lesnar is trying to keep Hymen in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hymen 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hymen is on top in guard.

Lesnar working for a triangle but Hymen defends it easily.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen preventing the sweep.

Lesnar has his foot on Hymen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hymen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hymen throws a big elbow that misses.

Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hymen defends well.

Hymen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hymen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hymen throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hymen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Hymen misses the target.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buster Hymen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Hymen.
Lesnar defending well as Hymen loads up on a big left hand.
Hymen throws a body kick that misses.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Hymen lands a nice shot that snaps Lesnar's head back.
Hymen throws a chopping leg kick but Lesnar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen scores with a decent looking hook.
Hymen connects with a leg kick. Lesnar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lesnar slips a jab from Hymen.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hymen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lesnar's coach down at The Shield was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lesnar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hymen. Those never looked like landing.
Hymen throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Hymen.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hymen misses with a jab to the body

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lesnar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hymen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lesnar, into his guard.

Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Hymen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Hymen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Hymen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hymen wants to clinch.
Hymen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hymen throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Hymen.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Hymen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen stuns Lesnar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hymen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Hymen misses its intended target.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hymen throws out the jab.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Hymen misses with an uppercut

and Lesnar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Hymen is keeping the position.
Hymen wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hymen has his hands on Lesnar's head, controlling the position.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hymen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hymen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesnar distracts Hymen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hymen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar postures up in Hymen's guard and throws a big left but Hymen blocks it.
Hymen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hymen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hymen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hymen is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Hymen misses.
Hymen misses with a few strikes there.
Hymen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Hymen.
Hymen throws a leg kick but Lesnar moved away.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hymen looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Buster Hymen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hymen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Hymen clearly takes that 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!

Hymen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Hymen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hymen misses with a low kick.
Lesnar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen swings for the body but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hymen misses with a left hand

and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hymen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is pushing down on Hymen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hymen is fighting to maintain full guard but Lesnar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Hymen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar throwing shots but Hymen is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.

Lesnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hymen is just riding it out for now. Lesnar eventually gives up the hold.

Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Hymen defends the submission attempt.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Hymen, 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.
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 Hymen's temple.
Hymen pushes Lesnar off but Lesnar dives into side control.
Hymen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sydney Shootfighting, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lesnar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Lesnar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Hymen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lesnar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hymen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hymen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar is trying to get an arm triangle but Hymen is defending well.

Lesnar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hymen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lesnar's guard! Nice work there by Hymen!
Lesnar wants to control the position but Hymen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hymen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hymen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hymen lands a head kick. Lesnar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen thows a leg kick but Lesnar checks it

and Lesnar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hymen is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar trying to control but Hymen is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hymen keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hymen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hymen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hymen.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Lesnar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Hymen misses the jab.
A punch combination from Hymen misses.
Hymen missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hymen throws a body kick that misses.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen misses with a double jab.
Hymen cracks Lesnar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lesnar walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from Hymen.
Hymen throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hymen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lesnar if he has to take too many more of those.
Hymen misses with a straight right.
Hymen throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Hymen throws a push kick but Lesnar slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves out of range of the leg kick from Hymen.
Hymen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hymen tries a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hymen misses with a head kick.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Hymen misses with a left hand

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hymen is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hymen tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.
Hymen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hymen regains half guard.
Hymen is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hymen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen is trying to control but can't.
Hymen tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Hymen wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hymen wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar stalling.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buster Hymen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Hymen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hymen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen retains his heavyweight title!