PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Lenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kowalczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Convoy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lenny
vs
Kowalczyk

175 cm
24
181 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

170 cm
23
186 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mick Lenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalczyk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lenny stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk gets slowly back to his feet.
Lenny throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalczyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lenny to score with a decent uppercut.
Kowalczyk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalczyk throws a shot from downtown. Lenny moves away and avoids it.
Lenny throws a series of punches but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Kowalczyk slips under a jab from Lenny.
Kowalczyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lenny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kowalczyk counters with a flying knee that drops Lenny!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lenny is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lenny not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Lenny is going to stand back up.
Kowalczyk is trying to get back to full guard.
Lenny has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kowalczyk tries to hold on but Lenny postures up.

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

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.
Kowalczyk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Lenny with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalczyk is squirming around, avoiding Lenny's attempts to control the action.
Kowalczyk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kowalczyk 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kowalczyk controls his leg.
Kowalczyk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lenny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lenny's back!
Lenny is taking damage to the body and head.
Kowalczyk avoiding Lenny 's attempts to control his hands.
Kowalczyk is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lenny up.
Lenny looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lenny holding on to Kowalczyk's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Kowalczyk lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Lenny.
Kowalczyk controlling from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk doesn't have the hooks in and Lenny manages to turn into his guard.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep here but Lenny controlling him for the moment.
Lenny trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalczyk's guard.
Kowalczyk has his hands on Lenny's head, controlling the position.

Lenny decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kowalczyk, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lenny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalczyk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kowalczyk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kowalczyk dominated 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.

Lenny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Lenny misses
and Kowalczyk counters with a leg kick.
Kowalczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lenny throws a body punch but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Lenny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kowalczyk counters with a good low kick that Lenny was not able to check.
Lenny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Lenny.
Lenny misses with a two punch combination.
Lenny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lenny connects with a crisp jab.
Lenny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk throws the kick towards the body but Lenny avoids it.
Kowalczyk is breathing heavily.
Lenny lands with a hook. Kowalczyk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mick Lenny is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Lenny. Those never looked like landing.
Mick Lenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny misses with a two punch combination.
Lenny misses with a hook
and Kowalczyk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lenny's knee momentarily.
Lenny works the jab nicely.
Lenny connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Lenny. That snapped Kowalczyk's head back.
A big left from Lenny misses.
Lenny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lenny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lenny slips a jab from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kowalczyk takes one to the chin there.
Kowalczyk throws an overhand right that lands on Lenny's shoulder, as Lenny tries to avoid the shot.
Lenny scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenny jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lenny scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lenny checks a leg kick nicely.
Lenny misses with a two punch combination.
Kowalczyk tries a low kick but Lenny avoids it.
Kowalczyk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kowalczyk misses with a leg kick
letting Lenny counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Lenny.
Lenny throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalczyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mick Lenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lenny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lenny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lenny throws a combination that misses
and Kowalczyk counters with a low kick, right behind Lenny 's knee.
Lenny digs a good hook to Kowalczyk's body.
Lenny moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny misses with a series of wild punches.
Kowalczyk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lenny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kowalczyk looks to land a right hand but Lenny moved out of range.
Lenny lands with a nice body punch.
Lenny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lenny digs a good hook to Kowalczyk's body.
Lenny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lenny misses with a straight left.
Lenny scores with a body shot.
Lenny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalczyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Lenny.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenny throws out a loose jab but Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mick Lenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lenny closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lenny tries to bum rush Kowalczyk with a series of wild strikes but Kowalczyk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Lenny.
Lenny looks to land a right hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range.
Kowalczyk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lenny's sensitive parts.
Lenny lands a really nice looking cross but Kowalczyk seems unphased.
Lenny lands an overhand right.
Kowalczyk slips a jab and a cross from Lenny.
Lenny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick.
Lenny slips a jab from Kowalczyk.
Lenny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalczyk at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Lenny dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Kowalczyk.
Good work by Lenny as he checks the leg kick.
Lenny throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalczyk counters with a nice leg kick.
Lenny misses with a two punch combination.
Lenny misses the shot to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lenny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lenny throws an off balance right hand

and Kowalczyk counters with a single leg into guard. Lenny didn't expect that.
Lenny trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalczyk is proving a slippery customer.
Lenny is looking to sweep but instead, Kowalczyk has passed into half guard.
Kowalczyk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalczyk pulls his head out easily.
Kowalczyk throwing shots but Lenny is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lenny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lenny is trying to control but can't.
Lenny moves into full guard.
Lenny trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalczyk is proving a slippery customer.

Lenny is looking for a triangle but Kowalczyk pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Lenny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalczyk connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk is in close to Lenny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalczyk wants to pass the guard but Lenny is keeping the position.
Kowalczyk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lenny has control of Kowalczyk's left arm, preventing Kowalczyk from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalczyk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lenny pulls Kowalczyk in close to his closed guard and prevents Kowalczyk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kowalczyk landing some decent shots from guard.
Kowalczyk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kowalczyk throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalczyk distracts Lenny with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kowalczyk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lenny is trying to keep Kowalczyk in close.
Kowalczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lenny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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.

Lenny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kowalczyk defends well.
Kowalczyk looking to pass the guard.
Kowalczyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lenny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalczyk is looking to work some ground and pound but Lenny has wrist control.
Kowalczyk is looking to work some ground and pound but Lenny has wrist control.
Kowalczyk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lenny controls Kowalczyk momentarily but Kowalczyk frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kowalczyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalczyk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Viktor Kowalczyk!