PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClain has chosen New Found Glory - Ready and Willing as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lesnar
vs
McClain

191 cm
20
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler McClain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed
and McClain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyler McClain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.
McClain is trying to get back to full guard.

McClain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McClain trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tries to pass to full mount but McClain defends it.
McClain is pressing down on Lesnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar looking to sit in guard and control but McClain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McClain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McClain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McClain won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
McClain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McClain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClain being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McClain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McClain.

It looks like Jamie Lesnar has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
McClain scores with a nice strike.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by McClain, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Lesnar's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McClain shoots in but no luck this time.
McClain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClain clobbers Lesnar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McClain shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McClain misses its intended target.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClain as he jumps to the side.
McClain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesnar but Lesnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McClain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but McClain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lesnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
McClain leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClain throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.

Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar prevents McClain from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler McClain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lesnar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McClain on his heels. He'll look to pass McClain's guard now, I'm sure.
McClain is controlling Lesnar's posture.

McClain 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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and McClain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between McClain's legs - danger averted.
McClain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Jamie Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McClain is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
McClain being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McClain is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lesnar rolls with it to try and escape but McClain cranks on the arm and Lesnar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler McClain!