PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Wallace acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lesnar
vs
Wallace

191 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

CROWN
T.K.O. The Killer Outfit

Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lesnar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lesnar takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnar as he avoids it easily.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Wallace is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wallace trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lesnar passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Lesnar prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Wallace tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wallace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Wallace on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar slows the pace down in half guard.
Wallace flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wallace wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar is thwarting Wallace's attempts to control the position.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wallace is pressing down on Lesnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wallace trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
Wallace is trying to keep Lesnar in close.

Wallace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Wallace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wallace trying to control the position.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesnar stays in close to Wallace's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar advances to half guard.
Lesnar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wallace gets back to full guard.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wallace gets the takedown into side control.
Wallace trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
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.
Lesnar struggling a bit here.
Lesnar is looking to regain half guard here but Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
Wallace is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lesnar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lesnar wants to control but Wallace postures up.

Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Wallace are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wallace trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control.
Wallace tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wallace will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Wallace is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar gets to mount! Wallace was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to control but Wallace wriggling away.
Lesnar blocks Wallace's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wallace is looking to improve his position but Lesnar isn't that keen on the idea.
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
Lesnar wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
Wallace sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wallace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wallace is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Wallace's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wallace tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar throwing shots but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Lesnar not doing much here.
Wallace regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lesnar stays in close to Wallace's body and controls the position.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar cracks Wallace with a solid left hand.
Wallace lands an upkick as Lesnar stands over him.

Wallace had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lesnar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wallace Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lesnar's back instead.
Wallace throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lesnar holding on to Wallace's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Wallace trying to control momentarily.
Wallace punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wallace not allowing Lesnar to control his hands.
Lesnar covers up after that shot from Wallace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallace working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace not allowing Lesnar to control his hands.

Wallace tightening his grip on Lesnar, looking for the choke.
Lesnar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wallace lands punches and elbows.
Lesnar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Wallace looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to stick to Lesnar's back but Lesnar is turning into Wallace. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wallace's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Wallace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar stays in close to Wallace's body and controls the position.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.

Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brock Lesnar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on William Wallace's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lesnar tries to clinch up.

Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wallace pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt

and Lesnar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wallace's guard now.
Lesnar trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Wallace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lesnar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
Wallace throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wallace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lesnar tries to hold on but Wallace pushes him away.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Brock Lesnar just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wallace with a poor takedown

and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Wallace didn't expect that.
Lesnar postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Wallace is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wallace throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Lesnar won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Lesnar trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.

Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar controlling from the top position.

Wallace had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lesnar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wallace Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lesnar's back instead.
Wallace doesn't have the hooks in and Lesnar manages to turn into his guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lesnar won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar had his way with William Wallace in that round.
The cut man is working on William Wallace's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wallace walks into a left hand.
Lesnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Wallace fails with the takedown

and Lesnar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar content to stall in guard here.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Wallace is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lesnar wants to stand but Wallace is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Wallace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lesnar!

Wallace wants to finish this one by submission but Lesnar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wallace.

Wallace is going olschool here, as he tries to force Lesnar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lesnar shrugs it off.
Lesnar gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
Lesnar controlling the position.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is pulling down on Wallace's head. It's preventing any offense from Wallace, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Wallace with a poor takedown
and Lesnar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace shoots and misses
and Lesnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar lands a head shot.
Lesnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lesnar with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
Lesnar tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lesnar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar wants to clinch.
Lesnar wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lesnar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
William Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Wallace successfully pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar retains his super heavyweight title!