PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brock Lesnar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Carwin
vs
Lesnar

188 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Carwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Carwin connects with a body shot.
Carwin scores with a one two! Lesnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lesnar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carwin wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carwin but Carwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Carwin. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Carwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.
Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carwin tries to clinch up.
Lesnar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Carwin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carwin.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Lesnar goes for a takedown attempt but Carwin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carwin with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carwin.
Carwin lands with a short shot to the head.
Lesnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
Lesnar takes a shot to the head.
Carwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
Carwin lands a right hand.
Lesnar takes a shot to the head.
Carwin tries to break free but Lesnar pushes him back against the cage.
Carwin tries to break free but Lesnar pushes him back against the cage.
Carwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carwin working hard to break the clinch.
Carwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Carwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carwin gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Carwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Lesnar has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is trying to break free.
Carwin slows down the pace here.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Carwin has him pressed against the cage.
Carwin works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Carwin.
Carwin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesnar has Carwin pressed against the cage, preventing Carwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carwin is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Carwin on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Carwin.
Come on Carwin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Carwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Carwin manages to break the clinch.

Carwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carwin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carwin stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Carwin scores with a shot to the side of Lesnar's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carwin.
Carwin is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Carwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Carwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Carwin clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Carwin is trying to break free.
Carwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Lesnar has double underhooks.
Carwin lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Carwin.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carwin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carwin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lesnar up against the cage.
Carwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Carwin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carwin's efforts to push away.
Carwin wants to break free but Lesnar has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carwin lands with a shot to the body.
Carwin tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
Jab by Lesnar.

Carwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Carwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lesnar has Carwin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carwin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carwin lands a nice uppercut.

Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shane Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Carwin.
A head kick misses from Lesnar.

Carwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Carwin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lesnar keeps the fight on the outside.

Carwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carwin presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Carwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Carwin scores with a hook to the body. Lesnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Carwin is having none of it.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carwin fails in his attempt to clinch.

Carwin has closed the distance and engaged Lesnar in a clinch.
Carwin can't break the clinch.
Carwin has had enough of the clinch but Lesnar keeps him there for the moment.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
Carwin trying to stall but Lesnar improves his position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carwin is trying to stand.
Lesnar throwing shots but Carwin is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnar stalling away here and it's allowed Carwin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lesnar prevents Carwin from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar stops Carwin from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carwin jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Lesnar shoots in and bounces Carwin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Carwin pushes Lesnar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shane Carwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carwin throws a shot to the body.
Lesnar throws an overhand right that lands on Carwin's shoulder, as Carwin tries to avoid the shot.

Lesnar shoots in and bounces Carwin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.

Carwin pushes Lesnar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Carwin has managed to clinch.
Carwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Carwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Carwin moves away and avoids it.

Carwin gets a clinch.
Carwin gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carwin tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away

so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carwin wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carwin wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carwin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnar is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Carwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Carwin closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carwin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Carwin tries to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Carwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar goes for a takedown attempt but Carwin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lesnar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lesnar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Carwin.
Carwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carwin tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
Carwin lands a two punch combo.
Carwin tries to clinch up.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Carwin.
Carwin throws a shot to the body.
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carwin tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carwin to the ground. Carwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carwin fails with an attempt to clinch.

Carwin drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the cage.
A short right from Carwin.
Carwin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carwin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin has Lesnar pressed against the cage, preventing Lesnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lesnar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carwin tries to break free but Lesnar pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carwin's efforts to push away.

Lesnar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carwin is trying to keep an underhook but Lesnar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is looking to pass Carwin's guard but actually Carwin recovers to full guard.

Carwin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lesnar throws a combination that misses
and Carwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Carwin as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lesnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carwin tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carwin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Carwin circles away easily
and Carwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carwin scores with a three punch combo!
Lesnar fails with the takedown
and Carwin counters with a left and a right that stings Lesnar.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Carwin is having none of it.
Lesnar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well, if Lesnar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Carwin is looking to escape.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Carwin dodges it nicely.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lesnar trying to control but Carwin is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Carwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carwin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Carwin!