PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigg Hugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Right Now. Bigg Hugg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lesnar
vs
Hugg

200 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bigg Hugg!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hugg wants it to stay on the feet.
Hugg wants to clinch

and Lesnar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hugg's guard now.
Lesnar throws a strike but Hugg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hugg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar controlling Hugg's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hugg is looking to stand up but Lesnar won't let him.

Brock Lesnar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hugg tries to clinch up

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hugg to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugg has a closed guard, preventing Lesnar from standing up.
Lesnar throws a strike but Hugg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hugg is fighting to break Lesnar's control of his arms but Lesnar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brock Lesnar.
Hugg wants to clinch but Lesnar slips to the side

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hugg won't be happy with that.
Hugg is trying to buck Lesnar off.
Lesnar working the strikes but Hugg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hugg wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar trying to control from Hugg's half guard. Hugg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hugg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar postures up in Hugg's guard and throws a big left but Hugg blocks it.
Lesnar prevents Hugg from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hugg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lesnar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hugg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hugg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hugg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hugg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.

Hugg darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the cage.
Hugg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnar is trying to drag Hugg to the mat but Hugg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Lesnar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hugg can't fight it off and eventually Lesnar manages to take the fight to the floor. Hugg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesnar stops Hugg from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hugg manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugg moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Hugg closes the distance but Lesnar moves to the side

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Hugg fights it but they end up in guard.
Hugg wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Hugg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace.

Hugg is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hugg landing knees to the body.
Hugg crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Hugg.
Knees to the body from Hugg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Hugg landing knees to the head.
Hugg with a knee to the head.
Hugg scores a nice knee to the body.
Hugg lands a nice elbow.
Bigg Hugg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hugg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hugg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hugg with a knee to the head.
Hugg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hugg.
Hugg lands a knee to the head.
Hugg prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hugg gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Hugg presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hugg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hugg tries to clinch up.
Hugg tries to clinch up

and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Hugg didn't expect that.
Lesnar won't allow Hugg to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws and elbow that misses. Hugg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Hugg!
Hugg wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Brock Lesnar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hugg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hugg tries to clinch up

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesnar prevents Hugg from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bigg Hugg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! This is the final round!

Hugg wants to clinch but Lesnar slips to the side

and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Hugg didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar throws and elbow that misses. Hugg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Hugg!
Lesnar has Hugg pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brock Lesnar just wasn't active enough.
Hugg looks to clinch

so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hugg pushes Lesnar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugg tries to clinch up

and Lesnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hugg!
Hugg is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Hugg bucks Lesnar off and manages to get back to his feet!

Hugg clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Hugg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugg connects with a knee to the head.
Hugg prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugg crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
Hugg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hugg.
Hugg scores a nice knee to the body.
Hugg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hugg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lesnar managing to block the knees to the body from Hugg.
Hugg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hugg tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
Hugg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hugg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hugg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hugg tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
A body shot lands from Hugg.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hugg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hugg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hugg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hugg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugg with a knee to the head.
Hugg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hugg landing knees to the body.
Lesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hugg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hugg scores with a knee to the head.
Hugg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hugg.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Hugg manages to get underhooks.
Hugg missing with knees to the body.
Hugg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugg tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hugg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hugg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.
Lesnar can't get the takedown.
Hugg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hugg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hugg scores a nice knee to the body.
Lesnar goes for a takedown attempt but Hugg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hugg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hugg tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away

and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hugg's guard.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hugg stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugg wants to clinch.
Hugg wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hugg tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hugg won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugg wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar drags him back down.

Lesnar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hugg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lesnar but great work by Hugg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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