PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes into the arena with go coors! blaring out of the sound system. Skinny Boy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lesnar
vs
Boy

166 cm
35
287 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

225 cm
35
287 lbs
28 - 38 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Solid chin

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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skinny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Boy persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar lands a leg kick that knocks Boy off balance momentarily.
Boy blocks a low kick nicely.
Boy dives in and grabs Lesnar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes down on Boy's head and hops out.
Boy shoots in looking for a takedown but Lesnar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silverback Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinny Boy.
Lesnar misses with a wild body shot.
Boy shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls well. He's pushed Boy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy looks winded!
Lesnar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boy tries for a takedown but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skinny Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Boy.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boy off to one side.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boy feints and as Lesnar raises his hands in defense, Boy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lesnar wants to stand but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy looking to sit in guard and control but Lesnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lesnar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.

Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnar defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boy 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.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boy has an active guard here but Lesnar has managed to pass into half guard.

Lesnar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boy.

Lesnar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boy to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Boy.
Boy looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.

Boy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lesnar stops Boy from passing to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skinny Boy dominated that round.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lesnar takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnar tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnar to the ground. Lesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Lesnar tries to land a leg kick but Boy saw it coming and moves away.
Lesnar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Boy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lesnar sprawls well initially but Boy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lesnar pushes Boy off looking to stand but Boy dives back in and keeps control.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Boy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
Boy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lesnar reverses the position - he's now on top in Boy's guard.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Boy won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.

Boy looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.

Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Boy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lesnar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boy.
Boy tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Boy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boy is trying to control Lesnar's posture but Lesnar avoids it.
Boy is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working away.
Boy is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Boy struggling a bit here.
Boy is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar takes a little break here. Boy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skinny Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boy shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar scores with a punch to the head.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Boy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lesnar!
Lesnar tries to buck Boy off but he can't manage it.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound.

Lesnar somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lesnar defends it nicely.
Boy tries for a takedown but Lesnar circles away easily
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silverback Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinny Boy.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boy checks a leg kick.
Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Boy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boy off to one side.
Boy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lesnar looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range.
Lesnar with a hook.
Skinny Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Boy is avoiding it.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnar tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnar to the ground. Lesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar tried to score with a low kick but Boy checks it.
Silverback Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skinny Boy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar stuffs the takedown.
Silverback Lesnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lesnar there.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.

Boy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy stalling away here and it's allowed Lesnar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking to advance position but Lesnar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Boy is trying to escape the mount.
Lesnar avoids the attempt from Boy to control.
Boy tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.
Boy tries to lock up and control but Lesnar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy working to try and regain half guard.
Lesnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silverback Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skinny Boy!