PBP Commentary

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

Lesnar
vs
Umass

207 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Black Belt 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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocked Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahmed Umass!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umass lands with a straight right. Lesnar didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Rocked Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Umass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Lesnar finds it's way through Umass's defenses.
Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Umass moved out of range nicely.
Umass's corner calls for a 1-2. Umass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Umass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Umass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Umass is retaining full guard.
Umass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Umass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Umass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Umass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Umass is keeping the position.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Umass keeps moving.
Umass is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Umass.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.

Umass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Umass keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Umass is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.

Umass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Umass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umass is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Umass manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Umass on the ground.
Umass looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umass trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.

Umass drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lesnar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lesnar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lesnar!
Umass manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Umass wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it.

Umass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Umass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lesnar has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Umass seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar trying to hold on to Umass's head to control him but Umass postures up.

Umass is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lesnar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Umass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umass is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Umass ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.

Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Umass trying to control the position.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Umass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Umass seems to be working for a kimura but Lesnar defends the submission attempt.
Umass trying to control from half guard but Lesnar is working away.

Umass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umass is trying to control. Lesnar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Umass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lesnar has managed to free his arm - good work.

Umass looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Umass seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control here.

Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Umass.

Umass is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lesnar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Umass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umass not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Umass seems to be looking for submissions.
Lesnar controlling the position well.
Lesnar is refusing to be controlled, as Umass sits in half guard.
Umass is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Umass seems to be looking for submissions.
Umass is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer.
Umass stops Lesnar from getting back to his feet.

Umass is trying to work for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.

Umass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmed Umass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocked Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Umass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Umass.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Umass but Umass pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Umass's guard.
Ahmed Umass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umass is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Umass is keeping the position for now.

Umass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnar won't allow Umass to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Umass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.

Umass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Umass controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Umass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar won't allow Umass to sweep him here.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Umass is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lesnar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Umass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
Umass misses with a punch to the head.

Umass looking to break Lesnar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lesnar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Umass will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Umass is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Umass is persistently looking for the submission but Lesnar is defending it well.
Lesnar surviving as best he can, preventing damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Umass working for the choke.

Umass working for the choke.
Lesnar is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Umass looking for the RNC.
Lesnar turns into Umass and is now in his guard.
Umass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard.
Ahmed Umass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umass wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is keeping the position.
Umass is pushing down on Lesnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lesnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Umass has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umass trying to control from half guard but Lesnar is working away.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Umass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Umass has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Umass!
Ahmed Umass very nearly forgot to thank Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.