PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Requiem For A Dream as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anstey
vs
Lesnar

192 cm
39
267 lbs
40 - 17 - 0

191 cm
27
240 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnar 's head backwards.

Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anstey's guard.
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar cracks Anstey with a solid left hand.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar is fighting to break Anstey's control of his arms but Anstey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lesnar slips a jab from Anstey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Anstey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lesnar quickly recovers to half guard.
Anstey content to control rather than advance.
Lesnar pushes Anstey off looking to stand but Anstey dives back in and keeps control.

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

Lesnar manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anstey keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Anstey.

Lesnar manages to pull guard.
Anstey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anstey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anstey tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anstey to the ground. Anstey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Anstey.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anstey.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anstey misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anstey lunges at Lesnar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnar 's hand.
Lesnar defending well as Anstey loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Anstey sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesnar .
Lesnar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Anstey avoids it well.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Anstey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bunny Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar .
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anstey scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lesnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anstey defends it nicely.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anstey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Lesnar .
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Anstey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lesnar 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anstey under the eye.
Anstey tests Lesnar 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Anstey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anstey.
Anstey lands with a cross.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anstey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey scores with a jab. Lesnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bunny Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Lesnar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Anstey is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Lesnar is in big trouble! Anstey is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Lesnar . Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bunny Anstey!