PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barack Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johann Schwartz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lesnar
vs
Schwartz

191 cm
23
273 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
255 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Crippler's Corner
MMA's Best Nutrition

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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johann Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense.
Schwartz fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schwartz.
Schwartz takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Schwartz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwartz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Schwartz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Schwartz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well.
Lesnar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schwartz asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Schwartz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lesnar can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar prevents Schwartz from moving into mount.

Schwartz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lesnar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Schwartz tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar is trying to get back to his feet.

Schwartz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schwartz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lesnar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
Lesnar is pushing Schwartz's head away, looking to escape. Schwartz manages to hold on to the position though.
Lesnar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schwartz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schwartz on the ground.

Schwartz is trying to work for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Schwartz looks gassed!
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.

Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwartz.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnar is trying to stand.

Schwartz seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwartz trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schwartz stops Lesnar from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schwartz fails to land the takedown.
Barack Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Schwartz.
Schwartz shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwartz manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Schwartz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lesnar misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lesnar lands with a straight right. Schwartz didn't see that one coming.
Schwartz looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Schwartz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Lesnar finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar catches Schwartz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Schwartz gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz works his way into full mount!
Lesnar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Schwartz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schwartz lands a heavy elbow.

Schwartz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lesnar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lesnar and Schwartz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lesnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lesnar manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz stops Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Schwartz wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
Schwartz wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schwartz stops Lesnar from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense.
Barack Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Schwartz.
Schwartz closes the distance and clinches up with Lesnar, looking for a takedown. Schwartz pushes Lesnar against the cage but Lesnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar scores with a nice head shot.

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.
Schwartz shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schwartz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lesnar. Lesnar obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as Schwartz shoots in.
Schwartz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lesnar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schwartz. Schwartz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Lesnar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Schwartz fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwartz shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barack Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Schwartz.
Schwartz staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schwartz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lesnar swivels and escapes.
Schwartz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwartz tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwartz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two 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.
Schwartz moves out of range as Lesnar strikes.
Schwartz fails to land the takedown.
Schwartz misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar looks to throw the jab but Schwartz is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz staying out of range there.
Schwartz has a takedown stuffed.
Schwartz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schwartz shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesnar takes a swing at Schwartz's ribcage but misses.
Schwartz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schwartz defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Lesnar clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lesnar looks to land a combination but Schwartz avoids it well.
Schwartz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schwartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Schwartz saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar cracks Schwartz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lesnar as he jumps to the side.
Johann Schwartz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwartz shoots in and bounces Lesnar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schwartz prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar is wriggling around but Schwartz manages to pass to half guard.
Schwartz is tying to control. Lesnar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lesnar is in trouble now - Schwartz has advanced to mount!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwartz has hold of Lesnar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lesnar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Schwartz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lesnar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lesnar is trying desperately to improve position.
Schwartz wants to control the pace but Lesnar is squirming around nicely.
Lesnar has given up his back. Will we see Schwartz going for some submissions?

Lesnar showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lesnar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Schwartz looking for the RNC.
Well, with Schwartz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lesnar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Schwartz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Lesnar manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
A lazy left from Lesnar finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz moves away from the strike by Lesnar.
Barack Lesnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Schwartz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schwartz looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Schwartz dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Schwartz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schwartz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Schwartz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lesnar!
Schwartz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Lesnar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Schwartz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to buck Schwartz off but he can't manage it.
Schwartz mounts Lesnar! Really nice guard pass there!
Johann Schwartz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lesnar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Schwartz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lesnar has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Lesnar bucks up and throws Schwartz to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Lesnar stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lesnar misses.
Schwartz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barack Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Schwartz.
Lesnar misses with a straight left.
Schwartz checks a leg kick nicely.
Schwartz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwartz off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesnar pinned against the cage. Lesnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lesnar misses with a straight right.
Lesnar with a body punch. A glancing blow.

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.
Lesnar stuffs the takedown.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Schwartz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Schwartz with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barack Lesnar.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Barack Lesnar!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Barack Lesnar!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Johann Schwartz!

Barack Lesnar wins by split decision!
Barack Lesnar retains his heavyweight title!