PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Lenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Convoy. Nilsson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zukyun Love by Mini Moni. 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?

Lenny
vs
Nilsson

175 cm
27
181 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

195 cm
31
185 lbs
13 - 13 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Revolution Fatigues
Revolution Fatigues

Revolution Fatigues

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Lenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lenny.
Lenny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lenny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Lenny gets caught napping as Nilsson dives in and scores a takedown. Lenny manages to retain guard.
Nilsson wants to pass the guard but Lenny is keeping the position.
Lenny controlling the position.
Nilsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Nilsson seems to be working for a kimura but Lenny defends the submission attempt.

Nilsson is working for a kimura but Lenny is defending it quite comfortably.
Nilsson works his way into side control.
Nilsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Nilsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lenny has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nilsson.

Nilsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lenny wants to get back to his feet.

Nilsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Nilsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lenny has escaped the position, nice work there.

Nilsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nilsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenny is trying to improve his position.
Lenny can't do much from the bottom here.
Lenny is looking for a sweep.
Nilsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Nilsson tries for a kimura but Lenny is defending well.

Nilsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nilsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nilsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lenny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lenny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilsson on the ground.
Lenny is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nilsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nilsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lenny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lenny is looking to escape.
Nilsson is pressing down on Lenny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lenny is holding on for now.
Nilsson prevents Lenny from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Nilsson is trying to work for a kimura but Lenny is defending well.
Lenny is looking to improve his position.

Nilsson is looking for a kimura but Lenny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nilsson to get the leverage.
Lenny is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nilsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lenny wants to control but Nilsson passes into side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nilsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lenny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nilsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Lenny controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Nilsson dominated that 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.

Nilsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lenny avoids it really well and circles away.
Lenny misses with a wild combination.
Nilsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lenny's waist but Lenny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nilsson off to one side.
Lenny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mick Lenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsson.
Lenny misses with a hook.
Lenny throws an off balance right hand
and Lenny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsson fails with the takedown.
Mick Lenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt - Lenny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lenny misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - Lenny scores with a four punch combination!

Nilsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lenny quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lenny's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lenny actively working from the bottom here.
Lenny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nilsson.
Lenny tries to roll over but Nilsson keeps him under control.

Nilsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nilsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lenny trying to hold on to Nilsson's head to control him but Nilsson postures up.

Nilsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lenny defends it well.
Lenny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lenny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Lenny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lenny might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Nilsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nilsson postures up and lands a big shot to Lenny's brow.
Nilsson wants to pass the guard but Lenny is keeping the position.
Nilsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis Nilsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nilsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lenny's head.
Nilsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lenny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsson pushes down on Lenny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lenny is trying to maintain the position but Nilsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nilsson trying to pass the guard but Lenny defending well.
Nilsson throwing shots but Lenny is blocking nicely.
Lenny gets full guard.
Nilsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lenny is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson advances to half guard.
Lenny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Lenny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Nilsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lenny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Nilsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilsson throwing shots but Lenny is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nilsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Nilsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lenny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nilsson misses with a straight left.
Lenny throws a right hand that Nilsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nilsson also avoids with ease.
Nilsson throws a series of punches but Lenny moves out of range.
Nilsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lenny.
Nilsson fails with the takedown.
Lenny throws a lazy right hand but Nilsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lenny scores with a hook to the body. Nilsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nilsson.
Lenny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lenny wants it to stay on the feet.
Mick Lenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsson.
Lenny misses with a double jab.
Nilsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lenny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nilsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lenny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lenny throws a right hand that Nilsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nilsson also avoids with ease.
A combination from Lenny does no damage.

Nilsson looking to score a takedown here. Lenny is defending well but Nilsson drives through and ends up in Lenny's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lenny working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nilsson has passed into half guard!
Lenny wants to get back to full guard.
Nilsson trying to mount his opponent but Lenny defends it.

Nilsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lenny sees it coming and defends easily.
Lenny trying to control but Nilsson postures up.
Nilsson moves nicely into side control.
Nilsson is working Lenny over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nilsson tries for a kimura but Lenny is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Lenny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nilsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lenny manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nilsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nilsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsson has his hands on Lenny's head, controlling the position.
Nilsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lenny is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson working a defensive guard here.

Nilsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lenny has picked Nilsson up and slammed him! Nilsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Lenny manages to pass to side control!
Nilsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lenny trying to control the position but Nilsson is working away.
Nilsson is looking for a sweep.
Nilsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Lenny stands up and beckons Nilsson to his feet.
Lenny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenny takes a swing at Nilsson's ribcage but misses.
Lenny is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nilsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lenny throws out a powerful jab.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lenny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mick Lenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lenny lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilsson closes the distance and clinches up with Lenny, looking for a takedown. Nilsson pushes Lenny against the ropes but Lenny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Lenny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Lenny breaks from the clinch.
Nilsson looks to land a right hand but Lenny moved out of range.
Lenny stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsson. Nilsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nilsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lenny.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lenny looks to land a combination. Nilsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lenny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mick Lenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lenny jabs Nilsson right on the nose. Nilsson blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Lenny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nilsson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Nilsson!
Dennis Nilsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.