PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Lesnar
vs
Svensen

190 cm
29
273 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

176 cm
26
260 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Just Fight

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svensen.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Svensen pushes him off.
Svensen closes the distance and clinches up with Lesnar, looking for a takedown. Svensen pushes Lesnar against the cage but Lesnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Svensen has closed the distance and engaged Lesnar in a clinch.

Lesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Svensen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lesnar did well to prevent Svensen getting side control.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Svensen is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Svensen trying to control from half guard but Lesnar is working away.
Svensen is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
Svensen is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
Svensen prevents Lesnar from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lesnar has closed the distance and engaged Svensen in a clinch.

Lesnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svensen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Svensen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesnar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svensen circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensen circles away.

Svensen darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lesnar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Svensen jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Svensen pulls Lesnar in close to prevent any damage.
Svensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Svensen keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Svensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
Svensen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensen stands up over Lesnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Svensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Svensen passes into half guard.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.
Svensen prevents Lesnar from standing back up.

Svensen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Svensen trying to mount his opponent but Lesnar defends it.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar controlling the position for now.
Svensen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lesnar to regain full guard.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Svensen from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sven Svensen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Lesnar. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensen. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensen slips a jab and a cross from Lesnar.
Svensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.
Lesnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svensen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Svensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnar tries to avoid it but Svensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnar to the ground. Lesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Svensen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Svensen moves out of range.
Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Svensen, right into the meat.
Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and Svensen moves out of range easily.
Lesnar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Svensen.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sven Svensen seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Svensen clinches with his opponent.
Lesnar avoiding damage as Svensen throws knees to the body.
Lesnar tries to break free but Svensen pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensen's elbow.
Lesnar stops a takedown attempt from Svensen.

Svensen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Svensen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sven Svensen has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen 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 is staying active underneath Svensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lesnar pushes Svensen off looking to stand but Svensen dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Svensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lesnar wants to control but Svensen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Svensen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lesnar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Svensen.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but Svensen is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen uses his free foot to push down on Lesnar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lesnar.
Svensen can't control as he wanted to and Lesnar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Svensen wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is defending well.

Svensen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lesnar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Svensen!
A relieved looking Sven Svensen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.