PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock LesnAr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Raymond Carver has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Carver
vs
LesnAr

170 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
262 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raymond Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock LesnAr!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Carver.
LesnAr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

LesnAr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LesnAr thows a big elbow that misses.
Carver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LesnAr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carver is breathing heavily.
LesnAr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LesnAr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LesnAr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LesnAr.
LesnAr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LesnAr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LesnAr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LesnAr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LesnAr works over Carver with some ground and pound from guard.
LesnAr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LesnAr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LesnAr stands up over Carver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LesnAr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LesnAr stands up over Carver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LesnAr with a flurry of punches that miss.
LesnAr postures up.
LesnAr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LesnAr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carver's head.
LesnAr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LesnAr scoring with punches to the head and body.
LesnAr working some strikes from top position.
LesnAr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LesnAr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LesnAr connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LesnAr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LesnAr pushing down on Carver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from LesnAr there.
Ground and pound from LesnAr.
LesnAr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carver wants to control but LesnAr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LesnAr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LesnAr slips a nice elbow through Carver's hands, connecting with Carver's forehead.
LesnAr working over Carver with some ground and pound. Carver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
LesnAr throwing shots but Carver is blocking nicely.

LesnAr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carver defends it well.
LesnAr working the head and body with strikes.

LesnAr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carver defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LesnAr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carver trying to control here.
Carver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LesnAr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but LesnAr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from LesnAr.
Carver blocking the ground and pound attempt from LesnAr.
LesnAr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LesnAr winds up and cracks Carver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LesnAr working over Carver with some ground and pound. Carver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LesnAr working Carver over with strikes.
Carver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LesnAr working Carver over with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LesnAr thows a huge punch but Carver dodges it nicely.
LesnAr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LesnAr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
LesnAr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carver with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LesnAr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carver's head.
LesnAr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LesnAr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LesnAr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LesnAr drops an elbow to the side of Carver's head.
LesnAr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
LesnAr working over Carver with some ground and pound. Carver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
LesnAr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LesnAr shoots for a double leg takedown but Carver sprawls well. He's pushed LesnAr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

LesnAr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

LesnAr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LesnAr is nestled in close to Carver, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carver on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
LesnAr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
LesnAr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LesnAr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LesnAr thows a huge punch but Carver dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

LesnAr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver wants to improve his position but LesnAr is controlling well.

LesnAr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LesnAr lands a nice short elbow.

LesnAr seems to be looking for submissions.
LesnAr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
LesnAr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carver blocking the ground and pound attempt from LesnAr.

LesnAr wants to work for an arm triangle but Carver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from LesnAr.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LesnAr connects with a nice short shot to Carver's temple.
Carver on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carver looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but LesnAr scores with a couple of nice shots.

LesnAr is looking for a kimura here.
LesnAr slips a nice elbow through Carver's hands, connecting with Carver's forehead.
Carver has hold of LesnAr's hands but LesnAr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LesnAr connects with a nice short shot to Carver's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LesnAr working the head and body with strikes.

LesnAr is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LesnAr lands a nice short elbow.
Carver looks like he's trying to stand up.
LesnAr drops an elbow to the side of Carver's head.
LesnAr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LesnAr connects with a nice short shot to Carver's temple.
LesnAr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
LesnAr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carver on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver has hold of LesnAr's hands but LesnAr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carver wants to get back to his feet.
LesnAr working over Carver with some ground and pound. Carver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
LesnAr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carver taking some punishment here, with LesnAr in his half guard.
LesnAr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LesnAr is thwarting Carver's attempts to control the position.
LesnAr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LesnAr lands a heavy elbow.
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 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!

Carver slaps away a takedown attempt from LesnAr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so LesnAr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
LesnAr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LesnAr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
LesnAr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LesnAr cracks Carver with a solid left hand.
LesnAr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LesnAr connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LesnAr scoring with some ground and pound.
LesnAr with a nice head shot there.
LesnAr with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LesnAr connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LesnAr landing with the ground and pound.
LesnAr postures up and lands a big shot to Carver's brow.
LesnAr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carver has momentary wrist control but LesnAr slips an elbow through the middle.
LesnAr lands a couple of elbows.
LesnAr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
LesnAr postures up in Carver's guard and throws a big left but Carver blocks it.
LesnAr postures up and lands a big shot to Carver's brow.
LesnAr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LesnAr scoring with punches to the head and body.
LesnAr lands a couple of elbows.
LesnAr throwing strikes but missing.
Brock LesnAr has got the better of the ground game so far.
LesnAr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LesnAr chips away with some ground and pound.
LesnAr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LesnAr works over Carver with some ground and pound from guard.
LesnAr with a nice head shot there.
LesnAr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LesnAr is controlling him.

LesnAr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LesnAr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LesnAr chips away with some ground and pound.
LesnAr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LesnAr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver wants to stand up but LesnAr is controlling him.
Carver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LesnAr is looking to work some ground and pound but Carver has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LesnAr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carver working a defensive guard here.
LesnAr cracks Carver with a solid left hand.
Carver wants to stand but LesnAr is controlling the position.
LesnAr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LesnAr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LesnAr scoring with some ground and pound.
Carver looking for a sweep. Not yet Carver, not yet.
Brock LesnAr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LesnAr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LesnAr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
LesnAr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LesnAr lands a couple of digs.
Carver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LesnAr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LesnAr working some strikes from top position.
LesnAr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LesnAr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LesnAr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LesnAr connects with a couple of short punches.
LesnAr landing some decent shots from guard.
Raymond Carver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LesnAr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock LesnAr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LesnAr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 24:30

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