PBP Commentary

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

Deans
vs
Lesnar

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar falls off balance throwing a combination

and Deans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Deans from controlling successfully.
Deans stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Deans from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Deans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Silco Deans just wasn't active enough.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Deans enables Lesnar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Deans manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Deans wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing shots but Deans is blocking nicely.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Deans is working away.
Deans has his hands clasped together around Lesnar's back. He's all about the action.
Deans tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Deans tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Deans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that Deans avoids nicely.
Lesnar closes the distance looking to clinch

and Deans moves into the clinch.
Deans is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling him.

Deans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deans fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lesnar did well to prevent Deans getting side control.
Deans is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deans stops Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar is pressing down on Deans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deans prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Deans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deans throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deans wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Deans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deans tries to get out of the position.
Deans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deans wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesnar counters with a left to the body.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Deans circles away.
Lesnar looks to land a body kick but Deans moved away.
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 Silco Deans will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Deans counters with a one-two to the body.
Deans moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deans is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Deans circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deans counters with a left and a right that stings Lesnar.
Deans catches Lesnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lesnar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Deans counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans blocks the elbow strike.
Deans prevents Lesnar from breaking the clinch.
Lesnar gets underhooks to prevent Deans's takedown attempt.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body.

Deans manages to break the clinch.
Deans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deans counters with a left and a right that stings Lesnar.

Deans pushes Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.

Deans manages to pull guard.
Lesnar distracts Deans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Deans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lesnar lands a jab-cross combination.
Lesnar misses with a combination
and Deans counters with a series of strikes. Lesnar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deans misses with a double jab.
Deans shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Deans with a series of wild strikes but Deans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Deans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silco Deans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Deans is having none of it.
Deans with a nice head shot there.
Deans preventing the sweep.
Deans works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deans.
Lesnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Deans tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.
Lesnar with a couple of short strikes.
Lesnar with good strikes from the mount here!
Deans is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesnar has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar working Deans over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silco Deans dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lesnar misses with a head kick.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Deans does no damage.
Lesnar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Deans is avoiding it.
Lesnar misses with a double jab

and Deans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deans.
Deans works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.
Lesnar tries to strike from the bottom.

Lesnar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lesnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar has Deans pressed against the cage, preventing Deans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans is trying to push Lesnar away but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Lesnar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lesnar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deans wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Deans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deans's guard.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deans keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Silco Deans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Deans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deans wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deans can't keep his opponent in guard - Lesnar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deans is looking to improve his position.
Deans is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deans taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Deans is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
Lesnar works his way into full mount!

That's four 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 with the ground and pound from mount.
Lesnar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Deans?
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount.
Deans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lesnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lesnar lands a heavy elbow.
Deans wants to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silco Deans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deans hang on?

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Silco Deans!