PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, go coors!. Fertit has chosen Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lesnar
vs
Fertit

166 cm
28
287 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

195 cm
23
273 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silverback Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar tries to clinch but Fertit moves out of range.
Fertit tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fertit tries for a takedown but Lesnar circles away easily

and Lesnar counters by moving into the clinch.
Fertit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lesnar prevents the takedown attempt.
Silverback Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fertit.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar lands an elbow just above Fertit 's eye.

It looks like Dante Fertit has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fertit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lesnar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lesnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Fertit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fertit throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.
Fertit wants to stand but Lesnar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar has Fertit pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Fertit is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Silverback Lesnar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fertit shoots in but Lesnar avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Fertit takes the fight into the clinch.
Fertit blocks the elbow strike.
Fertit managing to block the knees to the body from Lesnar.
Lesnar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Lesnar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fertit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lesnar working Fertit over with knees to the body.
Fertit looks gassed!
Lesnar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lesnar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fertit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lesnar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fertit backwards.
Fertit is trying to drag Lesnar to the mat but Lesnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow.
Lesnar lands an elbow just above Fertit 's eye.
Lesnar lands a damaging elbow.
Lesnar lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lesnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fertit's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lesnar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Dante Fertit's cut even more.
Lesnar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fertit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a knee to the head.
Lesnar gets underhooks to prevent Fertit's takedown attempt.
Lesnar landing knees to the head.
Lesnar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnar lands a damaging elbow.
Lesnar misses with an elbow over the top.
Fertit wants a takedown but no success here.
A bit of stalling here from Lesnar.
Fertit takes an elbow to the temple.
Fertit looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lesnar obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a knee to the head.
Lesnar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lesnar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lesnar gets through Fertit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fertit has Lesnar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fertit has Lesnar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fertit wants a takedown.
Lesnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fertit's defenses.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but Fertit blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fertit wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnar.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lesnar gets tackled into the cage by Fertit. Fertit maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lesnar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fertit's brow.
Lesnar scores with a knee to the head.
Lesnar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lesnar pushes off an throws an elbow but Fertit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lesnar looking to throw knees to the head but Fertit is blocking nicely.
Silverback Lesnar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fertit.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses.
Fertit avoids the elbow strike from Lesnar, against the cage.
Fertit takes a knee right on the jaw!

Fertit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lesnar regains guard.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fertit pushing down on Lesnar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fertit is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fertit seems to be working for a kimura but Lesnar defends the submission attempt.
Fertit is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fertit is looking to stall here but Lesnar recovers full guard.
Fertit is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fertit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fertit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard.
Fertit looking for a sweep. Not yet Fertit, not yet.
Fertit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fertit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fertit is on top in guard.
Fertit throwing strikes but missing.
Fertit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lesnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fertit postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Fertit from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dante Fertit wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Fertit is just out of range.
Fertit closes the distance but Lesnar moves to the side

and Lesnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar leaning against his opponent.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses.
Fertit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lesnar is trying to stall.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the head but Fertit blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fertit wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Fertit as the two fighters clinch.
Lesnar stalling in the clinch but Fertit improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Fertit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dante Fertit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fertit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnar tries to avoid it but Fertit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnar to the ground. Lesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fertit shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
Fertit has his takedown stuffed

and Lesnar counters by clinching up.
Silverback Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fertit.
Lesnar looking to throw knees to the head but Fertit is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.
Fertit takes an elbow to the temple.
Fertit avoids a wild elbow strike from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lesnar misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar gets underhooks to prevent Fertit's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar misses with an elbow over the top.
Lesnar throws an elbow but it misses.
Fertit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit is trying to drag Lesnar to the mat but Lesnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fertit blocks the elbow strike.
Fertit tries for a takedown but Lesnar manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Lesnar.
Lesnar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fertit.
Lesnar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fertit's face.
Lesnar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fertit's face.
Lesnar working Fertit over with knees to the body.
Fertit takes a shot to the head.
Lesnar throws an elbow but it misses.
Lesnar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fertit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the head but Fertit blocks with his arms.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fertit tries for a takedown but Lesnar manages to get underhooks.
Lesnar misses with a knee strike.
Fertit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lesnar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fertit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lesnar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Fertit is trying to drag Lesnar to the mat but Lesnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar stalling in the clinch.
Lesnar misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnar.
Lesnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fertit's defenses.
Fertit looking for a takedown.
Lesnar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnar is pressed up against the cage. Fertit 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.
Lesnar misses with a left hand

and Fertit counters by clinching up.
Lesnar throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar lands a knee to the head.
Lesnar taking a breather.
Fertit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lesnar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lesnar loads up on a big right hand but Fertit slips the punch.
Fertit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fertit manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fertit closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lesnar counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silverback Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silverback Lesnar!