PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be a great matchup!

White
vs
Lesnar

180 cm
18
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesnar avoids the damage to the body.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White lands an elbow inside.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White throws an elbow that misses.
White lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar dodges an elbow strike from White.
White lands an elbow that stopped Lesnar in his tracks for a moment.

Lesnar pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
White scores with a leg kick.
White could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Lesnar rushes White and presses him up against the cage.

Lesnar wants the takedown. White is fighting it off but Lesnar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in White's guard against the cage.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
White looking to control but Lesnar passes into half guard.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.
Lesnar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
White is trying to control but Lesnar passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Brock Lesnar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses.

Lesnar clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.

Lesnar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but White regains guard immediately.
Lesnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lesnar advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lesnar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lesnar duly obliges.
Lesnar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left lands for White.

Lesnar gets a clinch.
White is looking to control Lesnar's arms but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
Lesnar avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
Lesnar jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.

Lesnar successfully pulls guard.
White wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Will White wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Lesnar moves into the clinch successfully.
Lesnar is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lesnar's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is stalling here.
Lesnar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
Will White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
White trying to control the position but instead, Lesnar has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
White throws an elbow that misses.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the forehead.

Lesnar pulls White into guard.
Lesnar pulls White in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lesnar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
White connects with a leg kick. Lesnar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Lesnar down.

Lesnar has White up against the cage in a clinch.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Brock Lesnar's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown.
Lesnar blocks an elbow strike from White.
White looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White lands an elbow that stopped Lesnar in his tracks for a moment.

The cut above Brock Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
White lands an elbow that stopped Lesnar in his tracks for a moment.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesnar avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
Lesnar is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
White gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
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 Will White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lesnar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White scores with a leg kick.
Lesnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Lesnar feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brock Lesnar.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.

White tries to sprawl but Lesnar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

White is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lesnar decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
White works the jab nicely.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from White.
White misses with a body shot.
Will White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Lesnar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lesnar.
Lesnar taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar stands up.

Lesnar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brock Lesnar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from White tenderised Lesnar's leg. Lesnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
White tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
White lands a nice hook to Lesnar's body. Lesnar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.
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!
White trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!