PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barack Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Combs has chosen All About The Benjamins as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lesnar
vs
Combs

191 cm
23
273 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Monster MMA
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Combs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Combs on that attempt.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Combs on that attempt.
Combs moves out of range as Lesnar strikes.
Combs shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barack Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Combs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar throws a front kick aimed at Combs's knee but Combs avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lesnar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Combs's hands.
Lesnar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Combs.
Lesnar loads up on a big right hand but Combs slips the punch.
Combs misses with a wild combination.
Combs staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Combs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Combs throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease.
Combs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesnar but Lesnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Combs misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnar.
Combs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnar.
Combs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Combs ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnar misses with a looping right.
Combs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lesnar as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Lesnar misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Combs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Combs scores with a takedown into Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Combs on the ground.
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Combs trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Combs dives into side control.
Combs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lesnar!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barack Lesnar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Combs slips a straight right by Lesnar.
Lesnar takes one to the chin there.
Combs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sean Combs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Combs misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar throws an overhand right that lands on Combs's shoulder, as Combs tries to avoid the shot.
Lesnar throws a hook but Combs blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lesnar.
Combs misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Combs misses
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
Combs blocks a jab.
Lesnar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Combs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lesnar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Lesnar does it's job there.

It looks like Sean Combs has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs misses with a takedown
and Lesnar counters with an outside leg kick.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Combs.
Lesnar thows a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Lesnar as he connects with a hook.
Lesnar lands with a hook. Combs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs walks into a jab.
Combs slips a jab and a cross from Lesnar.
Combs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Combs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lesnar misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Combs.

It looks like Barack Lesnar has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Combs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barack Lesnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnar throws a jab when Combs was well out of range.
A jab from Combs misses.
Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Combs throws out the jab.
Lesnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Barack Lesnar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Combs takes one on the button.
Combs shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Combs has his takedown stuffed
and Lesnar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Combs.
Combs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lesnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Barack Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Combs.
Combs throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Lesnar catches Combs right on the button with a cross.
Lesnar scores with a jab.
Lesnar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Combs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Combs just misses with a punch to the body.
Combs defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs lands a jab to Lesnar's midsection.
Combs misses with a hook to the body
and Lesnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Combs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lesnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar throws a hook but Combs blocks it.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Lesnar moves out of range as Combs strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a hook. Combs ducked under it nicely.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Combs.
Lesnar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Combs fails with the takedown
letting Lesnar counter with a right hand.
Sean Combs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Combs misses with a jab to the body
and Lesnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a nice looking combination but Combs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Combs misses the body punch
and Lesnar counters with a nice body shot.
Lesnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Combs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Combs counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lesnar!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Combs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar tries to buck Combs off but Combs takes his back!
Lesnar trying to control the action but Combs just sinks the hooks in.
Lesnar holding both Combs 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Lesnar clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Combs saw that one coming.
Combs with a poor takedown
and Combs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Combs ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Combs throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs tries to move into range but Lesnar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lesnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Combs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lesnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Combs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Lesnar counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Combs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Combs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Combs misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Lesnar misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a swing at Combs's ribcage but misses.
Combs misses with a body punch
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Combs tries for a takedown but Lesnar circles away easily
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barack Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Combs.
Combs throws a sloppy body shot
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Combs is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Combs misses.
Combs avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Combs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Combs misses
and Lesnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lesnar.

Combs is rocked!
Combs misses with a body shot.
Combs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lesnar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Combs thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Lesnar had his way with Sean Combs in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Combs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Combs.
Lesnar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Combs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Combs.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Combs moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Combs looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.
Combs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lesnar rather than just go for the knockout.
Combs has his takedown stuffed
and Lesnar counters with a left and a right that stings Combs.
No joy there for Combs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lesnar misses with a looping right.
Combs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lesnar to score with a decent uppercut.
Combs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesnar lands with a straight right. Combs didn't see that one coming.
Combs checks a low kick from Lesnar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs throws a series of punches but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar slips a straight right by Combs.
Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Combs ducks down to avoid it.
Combs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar stuns Combs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Combs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Combs fails with the takedown
and Lesnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Barack Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Combs.
Lesnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Combs.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Sean Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Lesnar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lesnar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Barack Lesnar!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Barack Lesnar!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Barack Lesnar!

Barack Lesnar wins by unanimous decision!
Barack Lesnar retains his heavyweight title!