After two rounds at exactly 2:19, Brock Lesnar held Shane Carwin in an arm-triangle choke and with a tap, Lesnar just won via submission.
Below now is the Lesnar vs Carwin play by play and round by round replay of what happened in the main fight card of UFC 116. Check your local channels for Lesnar vs Carwin video replay broadcast schedule.
Lesnar vs Carwin Play by Play
Round 1
Both fighters start tentitve and paw out jabs. Carwin clips Lesnar with a left hook and uses a whizzer to defend a powerful shot. The fighters stand and Carwin connects with a knee. Carwin is bullying Lesnar around the cage with punches, bullrushing him against the fence.
Lesnar slips and Carwin pours it on with punches as referee Josh Rosenthal watches on closely. Carwin continues to tee off with both hands as Lesnar does nothing but defend from the bottom. Lesnar is bleeding from a cut above his left eye. Carwin lights him up with two hard elbows.
Carwin stands in the guard and continues his assault as Lesnar just takes a beating. Carwin backs away for a moment to catch his breath and Lesnar kicks the left leg from his back. Carwin jumps back into half guard and seems to rest. Lesnar gets space to get to his feet and it appears the champion has survived a serious onslaught. Lesnar presses Carwin against the cage and knees the thigh. Lesnar attempts a single at the bell.
Round 2
For the first time in his career Carwin comes out for a second round. Carwin looks fatigued as he breaths with an open mouth. Lesnar loads up for a right hand and Carwin counters it with a short right hand.
Lesnar drops levels and scores his first takedown of the fight. Lesnar punches the head with his left hand from the top in half guard. Lesnar moves to the mount and locks on an arm-triangle choke. Carwin moves to side control to finish the technique. Carwin looks to be in a safe position, but Lesnar’s strength is too much. Carwin taps at the 2:19 mark of round two.
Event partner: UFC 116 results
