PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xtreme MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthias Lehner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MMA comes to the cage accompanied by Im Shipping Up To Boston. Lehner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Justice - Genesis. Xtreme MMA had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

MMA
vs
Lehner

225 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

216 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xtreme MMA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthias Lehner!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by MMA - just one landing.
Lehner tries to close the distance and clinch up but MMA swats him away and circles back towards the center.

MMA changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lehner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lehner has one of MMA's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
MMA in side control, throwing shots but Lehner defends.
MMA misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
MMA misses with the ground and pound.
MMA wants to control but Lehner is keeping him busy.
MMA happy to just control the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MMA scores with a couple of short elbows.
MMA trying to control the position but Lehner is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by MMA.
Lehner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
MMA wants to control but Lehner is keeping him busy.
Lehner is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehner being controlled for a moment.
MMA tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from MMA crashes against the mat.
Lehner defending against the ground and pound.
Lehner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MMA. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MMA controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MMA throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lehner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lehner, as that shot connected.
Lehner throws a jab but it's blocked by MMA.
Lehner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MMA showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lehner.
MMA throws a right and a left that Lehner avoids nicely.
MMA slips a straight right by Lehner.

Lehner gets caught flat footed, as MMA shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MMA slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
MMA wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lehner keeps working.
MMA misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MMA misses with the ground and pound.
MMA is looking to take a break and control but Lehner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MMA tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from MMA seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehner parries the strikes from MMA easily there. MMA is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lehner to escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lehner throws a looping overhand right but MMA ducks down to avoid it.

MMA pushes Lehner up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xtreme MMA dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lehner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

MMA moves into the clinch successfully.
MMA fails to pull guard.
MMA takes a shot to the head.
MMA works on Lehner's body with a couple of short punches.
Lehner wants to break free but MMA has control.
MMA leaning against his opponent.
Lehner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MMA has him pressed against the cage.
Lehner takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Matthias Lehner has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehner has had enough of the clinch but MMA keeps him there for the moment.

MMA is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lehner can't fight it off and eventually MMA manages to take the fight to the floor. Lehner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MMA controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehner keeping full guard, as MMA tries to pass.
MMA pushes down on Lehner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MMA throwing shots but Lehner is blocking nicely.
MMA missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two 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.
MMA looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MMA thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MMA is keen to just control but Lehner is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

MMA moves into range and clinches up with Lehner.
Lehner is trying to break free.
Lehner is looking to break free of the clinch but MMA has double underhooks.
MMA missing with knees to the body.
MMA keeps control of Lehner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lehner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MMA.
Lehner being controlled against the cage.
Lehner is pressed up against the cage. MMA has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lehner down to the mat. Lehner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xtreme MMA. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MMA changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lehner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MMA fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lehner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
MMA postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
I wouldn't like to be where Lehner is right now.
MMA 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.
MMA working the ground and pound but Lehner is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MMA looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lehner is avoiding damage well.
MMA is looking to take a break and control but Lehner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circling - Lehner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Lehner tries to keep at a distance but MMA has taken the fight into the clinch.
MMA tries a knee to the head but Lehner blocks it.

MMA has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lehner uses from the top position.
Lehner wanted to stand there but MMA had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xtreme MMA dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthias Lehner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lehner doesn't manage to clinch there - MMA circles away.
MMA throws a right hand that Lehner ducks under and follows up with a left that Lehner also avoids with ease.

MMA gets a takedown into half guard.
MMA missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MMA is keen to just control but Lehner is a slippery customer.
MMA passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lehner!
Xtreme MMA overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MMA landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by MMA.
Lehner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as MMA tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
MMA working Lehner over with strikes here.
MMA punching from mount but Lehner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
MMA looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MMA throwing strikes here but Lehner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MMA unloading with bombs!
MMA thowing shots but they're missing.
MMA misses with a head shot.
MMA looking to finish with strikes here!
MMA landing punches.
Lehner squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lehner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MMA misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lehner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as MMA tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
MMA misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
MMA lands a big elbow.
MMA misses with a head shot.
MMA throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MMA sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MMA punching from mount but Lehner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
MMA sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Xtreme MMA is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MMA throwing strikes here but Lehner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lehner can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by MMA.
Lehner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MMA sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matthias Lehner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MMA misses with a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xtreme MMA showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MMA, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xtreme MMA!