PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorn Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen Enter the Sandman as his entrance music. Thorn Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lesnar
vs
Black

184 cm
26
154 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

160 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thorn Black!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Black moves into the clinch.
Lesnar jumps guard but Black stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar jumps guard but Black stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
Black pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lesnar is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lesnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Lesnar pulls guard effortlessly.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar 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 really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar trying to mount his opponent but Black defends it.
Black tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lesnar is looking for a kimura here.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Black has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lesnar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Black.
Black stops Lesnar from passing to mount.
Black is trying to improve his position.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Lesnar advances nicely into full mount.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lesnar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Black is surviving well by controlling Lesnar's body position as best he can.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lesnar tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Black is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thorn Black will probably get the nod.
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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Black takes the fight into the clinch.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black working aggressively here.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Lesnar jumps into guard, dragging Black to the mat.

Lesnar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black passes to full mount!
Black tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away.
Lesnar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Black prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
Lesnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!

Black fending off the submission attempt from Lesnar.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but Lesnar gets his hands free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has the hooks in. Black is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lesnar trying to control momentarily.

Lesnar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Black knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Black for a finish.
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black turns into Lesnar and is now in his guard.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.

Lesnar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.

Lesnar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it.

Lesnar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black passes Lesnar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Black is working for a kimura but Lesnar is defending it quite comfortably.
Black wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
Lesnar trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.

Black is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorn Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Black gets caught flat footed, as Lesnar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Black working a defensive guard here.

Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.

Black looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Black has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black trying to control the position.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar works his way into side control.

Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Black is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.

Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Black is pressing down on Lesnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.

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.
Black wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Black 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 controlling Black's trapped leg to prevent Black from advancing to side control.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lesnar sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is thwarting Lesnar's attempts to control the position.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Black gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lesnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Lesnar passes Black's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lesnar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnar.
Lesnar moves into full mount! Black won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black regains half guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Black trying to control here.

Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Lesnar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black stops Lesnar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Lesnar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesnar has a good base and remains in mount.

Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Black throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black has given up his back. Will we see Lesnar going for some submissions?

Lesnar is persistently looking for the submission but Black is defending it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Black rolls, trying to escape but Lesnar keeps control of the position.

Lesnar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lesnar has the hooks in. Black is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but Lesnar gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Black taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lesnar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Brock Lesnar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.