PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Korey Velez (ranked 7781 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 5353 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Velez
vs
Lesnar

162 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Korey Velez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velez really is a fat lump.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Velez counters by moving into the clinch.
Velez has Lesnar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Lesnar lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Korey Velez has been cut.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lesnar is pressed up against the cage. Velez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lesnar down to the mat. Lesnar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Velez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lesnar sprawls well initially but Velez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Lesnar manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Velez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lesnar pulls guard.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Velez postures up.
Velez is looking to stand up but Lesnar won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velez stands and steps away. Lesnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Velez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Velez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Korey Velez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Velez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Velez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lesnar!

Velez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Velez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Velez takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velez has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnar is looking to break free of the clinch but Velez has double underhooks.

Lesnar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Velez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Velez gets to his feet - Lesnar follows without any prompting.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Velez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Velez stands and steps away. Lesnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to clinch but Velez slips to the side

and Velez counters with a shoot takedown. Lesnar fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.
Velez won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.

Velez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lesnar, up you get!
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses

and Velez moves into the clinch.
Lesnar looks winded!
Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Velez prevents the takedown attempt.

Velez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velez tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Velez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lesnar to the mat! Lesnar manages to get full guard.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lesnar wants to stand up but Velez is controlling him.
Velez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.
Velez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.

Velez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Velez misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Velez clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lesnar blocks a jab.

Velez moves into the clinch successfully.
Velez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Velez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Velez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lesnar, up you get!
Lesnar throws a lazy head kick
and Velez counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Velez circles away easily
and Velez counters with a two punch combo.
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velez counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velez defends well and Lesnar ends up having to push Velez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Korey Velez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
Korey Velez is winning the standup battle so far.

Velez looking to score a takedown here. Lesnar is defending well but Velez drives through and ends up in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Velez dives into side control.
Velez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar is breathing heavily.

Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well.

Velez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Velez decides to stand back up. Velez steps back and let's Lesnar get back to his feet.
Velez misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velez.

Velez drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar pulls Velez into guard.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Velez is proving a slippery customer.

Lesnar is working an open guard so Velez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Velez dives in and scores a takedown into Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Velez passes into half guard.

Lesnar is looking to improve his position.
Korey Velez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Velez decides to return to a standing position.
Lesnar takes a swing at Velez's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Velez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Velez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Velez drives through with a takedown into Lesnar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Velez manages to pass to side control.

This has been an exciting period of action!

Velez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Velez moves into range and clinches up with Lesnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korey Velez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Korey Velez's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lesnar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Lesnar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesnar is looking to sweep but instead, Velez has passed into half guard.

Velez seems to be looking for submissions.

Velez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Velez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Velez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Velez stands up from Lesnar's guard - Velez perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Velez moves out of range.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Velez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Korey Velez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar darts in looking for a takedown but Velez gets double underhooks and turns Lesnar into the cage.

Velez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Velez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lesnar can't fight it off and eventually Velez manages to take the fight to the floor. Lesnar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velez is in close to Lesnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Velez gets to his feet - Lesnar follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lesnar. That's going to slow Velez down.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Velez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lesnar's guard.

Velez stands up and waves to Lesnar to follow him.
Lesnar darts in trying to clinch
and Velez counters with a three punch combo that has Lesnar backing up. Lesnar nods at Velez to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Velez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Velez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnar is looking to control Velez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?

Velez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lesnar misses the body punch

and Velez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Velez.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
Velez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lesnar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Velez lands a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Velez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Velez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Korey Velez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velez 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korey Velez!