PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McAlister might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brock Lesnar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McAlister
vs
Lesnar

210 cm
39
259 lbs
37 - 29 - 3

191 cm
32
265 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160

BeastMode
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Duncan McAlister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McAlister scores with a body shot.
McAlister scores with a jab. Lesnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lesnar drops his hands momentarily and McAlister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from McAlister. Those never looked like landing.
McAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlister misses with a looping left.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McAlister defends it well.
McAlister throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from McAlister.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McAlister takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
McAlister misses with the combination.

That's two 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.
McAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
McAlister has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McAlister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lesnar's hands.
McAlister with a hook.
McAlister tests Lesnar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McAlister misses with a low kick.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
McAlister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McAlister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlister jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by McAlister. Beautiful body shot.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McAlister looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAlister. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McAlister defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McAlister uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lesnar has time to react.
McAlister looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
McAlister takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Duncan McAlister is winning the standup battle so far.
McAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McAlister.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lesnar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McAlister has got the better of the exchanges.
McAlister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McAlister with a jab.
Duncan McAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar slips a straight right by McAlister.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar's coach down at The Shield was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lesnar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
McAlister throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McAlister swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesnar.
McAlister throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McAlister misses the target.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but McAlister avoids it easily.
Lesnar moves out of range as McAlister strikes.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but McAlister avoids it easily.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from McAlister.
McAlister misses with a straight left.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McAlister defends it well.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from McAlister.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves away from the strike by McAlister.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from McAlister.
McAlister throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but McAlister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAlister missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but McAlister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan McAlister dominated that second round.
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.

McAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from McAlister.
McAlister throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McAlister scores with the left hand. Lesnar knows he should have avoided that one.
McAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlister misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from McAlister misses.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from McAlister misses its intended target.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McAlister misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McAlister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but McAlister avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McAlister misses.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McAlister.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but McAlister avoids it easily.
McAlister misses with a looping right.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from McAlister.
Lesnar moves away from the strike by McAlister.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister misses with a hook

and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from McAlister.
Lesnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lesnar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McAlister is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lesnar connects with a decent elbow.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but McAlister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar looks up at the clock and then as McAlister takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lesnar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McAlister takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAlister looks to move to half guard but instead Lesnar has passed into mount! Damn!
McAlister slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar working over McAlister with some ground and pound. McAlister looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Duncan McAlister did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! McAlister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McAlister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lesnar slips a jab from McAlister.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but McAlister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnar avoids a kick to the body.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duncan McAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlister misses with a straight right.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar moves forwards but McAlister connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister swinging wildly here.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McAlister.
McAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAlister misses with a leg kick

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McAlister 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 lands a couple of digs.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
McAlister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.

Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lesnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAlister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnar trying to strike off his back.

Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing McAlister from controlling successfully.

Lesnar has his foot on McAlister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McAlister works his way back into a safe position though.
McAlister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar moves into full guard.

McAlister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lesnar working for submissions but it's allowed McAlister to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

McAlister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lesnar actively working from the bottom here.
McAlister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.

Lesnar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McAlister pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar is working to get back to half guard.
McAlister controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Duncan McAlister will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McAlister looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but McAlister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar slips a straight right by McAlister.
McAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McAlister defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
McAlister misses with an uppercut

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. McAlister fights it but they end up in guard.
McAlister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McAlister is on top in guard.

McAlister passes Lesnar's left leg - he's now in half guard.

McAlister looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McAlister will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lesnar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McAlister trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister pushes down on Lesnar's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Lesnar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McAlister pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar trying to hold on to McAlister's head to control him but McAlister postures up.
Lesnar is trying to stand up here but McAlister is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnar trying to get back to full guard but McAlister takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McAlister tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position but McAlister isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McAlister goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lesnar turns into him and now he's in McAlister's guard.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar cracks McAlister with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan McAlister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAlister, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:43
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:43
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan McAlister!
Duncan McAlister retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Duncan McAlister thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.