PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Oildale-Korn as his entrance music. John Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Howard
vs
Lesnar

185 cm
29
247 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

190 cm
31
261 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Howard's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lesnar throwing shots but Howard is blocking nicely.
Howard has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howard's head.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar looks to score some points with 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!
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar throwing shots but Howard is blocking nicely.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howard's head.
Ground and pound from Lesnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a head shot. Howard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Howard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Howard blocks nicely.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Howard blocks nicely.
Lesnar distracts Howard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Howard blocks nicely.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Howard's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Howard blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar misses with a head shot. Howard uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar throws a strike but Howard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lesnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Howard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lesnar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Howard swinging wildly here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesnar.
Lesnar throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Howard works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Howard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a strike but Howard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnar misses with a head shot. Howard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lesnar!

Howard working for a submission but Lesnar is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying desperately to improve position.
Lesnar taking shots to the head.

Howard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lesnar is now in Howard's guard. A big mistake from Howard there, giving up the dominant position!
Lesnar stands and throws Howard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lesnar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Howard is looking to reverse the position.
Randy Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howard parries the strikes from Lesnar easily there. Lesnar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Howard to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working the ground and pound.
Lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Howard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lesnar throwing strikes but Howard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lesnar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Howard.
Howard working the body and head with strikes.
Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howard landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard is working Lesnar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Howard lands a few punches from side control.
Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Howard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lesnar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lesnar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howard's best efforts.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Howard keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Howard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnar's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Howard is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy Lesnar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Howard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lesnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Howard is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar passes into half guard.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar working Howard over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Howard wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Howard reverses the position - he's now on top in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.
Howard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Howard cracks Lesnar with a big right hand but Lesnar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lesnar is trying to control Howard's posture but Howard avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to improve position but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard in side control, throwing shots but Lesnar defends.
Lesnar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Howard throws an elbow but Lesnar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Howard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lesnar tries to improve position but can't.
Howard landing a few strikes.

Howard tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Howard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lesnar down.
John Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lesnar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howard's best efforts.
Howard prevents Lesnar from improving his position.

Howard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. Howard eventually gives up the hold.
Lesnar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howard is working away from the top position though.
Lesnar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howard kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Lesnar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howard pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lesnar.
Randy Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Howard!
Howard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lesnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lesnar trying to control from Howard's half guard. Howard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Howard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lesnar has his hands clasped together but Howard extends an breaks Lesnar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Howard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Howard!