PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIFF BUPHALICIOUS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BUPHALICIOUS kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Meet the Monster by Five Finger Death Punch. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lesnar's choice of entrance music: Break Stuff-- LimpBizkit. BIFF BUPHALICIOUS could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Lesnar's chin.

BUPHALICIOUS
vs
Lesnar

195 cm
23
265 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
258 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

CROWN
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BIFF BUPHALICIOUS!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Lesnar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for BUPHALICIOUS!
Lesnar throwing strikes but BUPHALICIOUS uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
BUPHALICIOUS keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnar misses with a head shot. BUPHALICIOUS uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but BUPHALICIOUS blocks nicely.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to BUPHALICIOUS's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar postures up in BUPHALICIOUS's guard and throws a big left but BUPHALICIOUS blocks it.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. BUPHALICIOUS is keeping the position for now.
Lesnar postures up in BUPHALICIOUS's guard and throws a big left but BUPHALICIOUS blocks it.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to BUPHALICIOUS's brow.
Lesnar is pushing down on BUPHALICIOUS's leg trying to pass to half guard. BUPHALICIOUS is fighting to maintain full guard but Lesnar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar wants to pass to mount but BUPHALICIOUS is defending the position.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BUPHALICIOUS blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BUPHALICIOUS on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. BUPHALICIOUS defending well though.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
BUPHALICIOUS is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
BUPHALICIOUS avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar is pressing down on BUPHALICIOUS's thigh, looking to free his foot. BUPHALICIOUS is holding on for now.
BUPHALICIOUS blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but BUPHALICIOUS dodges it nicely.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through BUPHALICIOUS's hands, connecting with BUPHALICIOUS's forehead.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BUPHALICIOUS is concentrating on defense, preventing Lesnar from advancing position.
BUPHALICIOUS is breathing heavily.
BUPHALICIOUS keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar dominated that round.
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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar checks the leg kick.
BUPHALICIOUS looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BUPHALICIOUS thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lesnar if he has to take too many more of those.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS tries for a takedown but Lesnar circles away easily

and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar cracks BUPHALICIOUS with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BUPHALICIOUS utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BUPHALICIOUS swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but BUPHALICIOUS has wrist control.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to BUPHALICIOUS's brow.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
BUPHALICIOUS regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lesnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BUPHALICIOUS swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar is working BUPHALICIOUS over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
BUPHALICIOUS utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randy Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BUPHALICIOUS swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a couple of digs.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
BUPHALICIOUS taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BUPHALICIOUS keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BUPHALICIOUS blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of BUPHALICIOUS's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

BUPHALICIOUS bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lesnar regains half guard.
Lesnar is pressing down on BUPHALICIOUS's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but BUPHALICIOUS controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BUPHALICIOUS's guard.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
BUPHALICIOUS keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but BUPHALICIOUS blocks nicely.
Lesnar throws a strike but BUPHALICIOUS rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a head kick that misses.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BIFF BUPHALICIOUS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lesnar cracks BUPHALICIOUS with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at BUPHALICIOUS to see if he's OK.
Lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. BUPHALICIOUS controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
BUPHALICIOUS managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lesnar.
BUPHALICIOUS gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the head.
Lesnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can BUPHALICIOUS hang on?
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lesnar lands a big shot there that rocks BUPHALICIOUS but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of BUPHALICIOUS's face.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. BUPHALICIOUS looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount and BUPHALICIOUS is in trouble!
Lesnar landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns BUPHALICIOUS that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar is in close to BUPHALICIOUS's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
BUPHALICIOUS keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
BUPHALICIOUS avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a head shot. BUPHALICIOUS uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar passes into half guard.
Lesnar looks to land a strike but BUPHALICIOUS avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
BUPHALICIOUS preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BUPHALICIOUS clinches but Lesnar breaks the clinch

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. BUPHALICIOUS fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but BUPHALICIOUS blocks nicely.
Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar throws a strike but BUPHALICIOUS rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lesnar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BUPHALICIOUS is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lesnar breaks from BUPHALICIOUS's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BUPHALICIOUS is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar landing shots from mount.

BUPHALICIOUS is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish BUPHALICIOUS?
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
Lesnar breaks from BUPHALICIOUS's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar dominated that fourth round.
That's time! BUPHALICIOUS's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

BUPHALICIOUS throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease.
BUPHALICIOUS is looking to land body kicks.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a sloppy head kick

and Lesnar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar passes BUPHALICIOUS's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesnar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lesnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Lesnar looking to finish BUPHALICIOUS with some ground and pound. This is bad for BUPHALICIOUS!
BUPHALICIOUS is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lesnar lands a big elbow.
Lesnar connects with a bit shot that sees BUPHALICIOUS covering up! More strikes from Lesnar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lesnar is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Lesnar!
Randy Lesnar is the new heavyweight champion!