PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Hellsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hellsing
vs
Lenny

192 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Hellsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Lenny!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenny wants to clinch.
Hellsing shoots for a takedown but Lenny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lenny has eaten all the pies!
Lenny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lenny wants it to stay on the feet.
Hellsing fails with the takedown
and Lenny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hellsing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lenny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lenny fails to land the takedown.
Lenny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hellsing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lenny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hellsing darts in and clinches Lenny up against the cage.
Hellsing jumps guard but Lenny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hellsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hellsing fails to land.
Hellsing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lenny after a bit of a struggle.
Lenny is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hellsing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lenny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hellsing trying to stall but Lenny improves his position.
Lenny tries to score a body lock takedown but Hellsing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hellsing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Hellsing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hellsing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lenny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hellsing is looking to take this one to the mat.

Lenny jumps guard and drags Hellsing to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lenny trying to control the position here.
Lenny is trying to control the position but Hellsing postures up.
Hellsing being controlled here momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hellsing drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lenny dives on top into guard.
Lenny is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny is looking to stand up but Hellsing won't let him.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brock Lenny wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hellsing dives in and grabs Lenny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lenny pushes down on Hellsing's head and hops out.
Hellsing is breathing heavily.

Lenny rushes Hellsing and presses him up against the cage.

Lenny pulls Hellsing into guard.

Lenny manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Lenny clinches.
Hellsing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lenny tries to score a body lock takedown but Hellsing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lenny is trying to pull guard but Hellsing has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenny tries to pull guard but Hellsing holds him up against the cage and eventually Lenny drops back down to his feet.
Hellsing is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lenny is keeping busy.

Hellsing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lenny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hellsing tries to avoid it but Lenny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hellsing to the ground. Hellsing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hellsing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lenny 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 kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellsing 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 Hellsing off to one side.

Hellsing has managed to clinch.
Hellsing is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lenny dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hellsing misses with the combination.

Lenny gets a double leg takedown into Hellsing's guard.
Hellsing wants to sweep here but Lenny controlling him for the moment.
Lenny wants to stand but Hellsing is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lenny controlling from the top position.
Lenny trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellsing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brock Lenny wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Hellsing or perhaps it was just good defense by Lenny which made him look bad.

Lenny closes the distance and clinches.
Lenny wants to take the fight to the mat but Hellsing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Lenny successfully pulls guard.

Lenny is working an open guard so Hellsing takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hellsing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hellsing wants to clinch up but Lenny keeps it at a distance.
Lenny stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing tries to close the distance and clinch but Lenny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Lenny.
Lenny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lenny closes the distance and clinches up with Hellsing, looking for a takedown. Lenny pushes Hellsing against the cage but Hellsing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hellsing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lenny is fending him off so far but Hellsing persists. Nope, Lenny circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hellsing. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hellsing throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lenny tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hellsing is in Lenny's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lenny looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hellsing stopping the sweep attempt from Lenny.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny trying to keep a closed guard but Hellsing is proving a slippery customer.
Lenny throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lenny wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lenny is pulling down on Hellsing's head. It's preventing any offense from Hellsing, at least for the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brock Lenny wasn't active enough on the ground.

Hellsing looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lenny!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenny is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lenny is trying to stand up.
Hellsing tries to control but Lenny wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellsing thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brock Lenny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lenny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hellsing moves in looking to clinch but Lenny pushes him off.
Lenny throws out a leg kick but Hellsing moves out of range and Lenny only half commits.
Lenny fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lenny 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellsing looking to control.

Hellsing pushes Lenny off and gets back to his feet.
Hellsing shoots in for a takedown but Lenny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hellsing throws a sloppy head kick and Lenny moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lenny is defended easily by Hellsing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hellsing tries to avoid it but Lenny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hellsing to the ground. Hellsing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hellsing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hellsing throws a series of strikes that have Lenny backpedaling.
Lenny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hellsing tries for a takedown but Lenny sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Lenny clinches.
Hellsing fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hellsing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellsing is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lenny is defending well.

Lenny jumps into guard, dragging Hellsing to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lenny wants to sweep here but Hellsing controlling him for the moment.

Lenny uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lenny scores with a jab to the body.
Lenny wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lenny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hellsing sprawls well. Hellsing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lenny gets slowly back to his feet.
Brock Lenny seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lenny tries to avoid it but Hellsing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lenny to the ground. Lenny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Lenny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hellsing, pushing him back against the cage.
Lenny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hellsing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lenny is pushing Hellsing up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lenny looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hellsing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hellsing shoots in and drives through. Lenny sprawls well.

Hellsing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lenny is pressing down on Hellsing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hellsing trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellsing will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lenny pushes Hellsing off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellsing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lenny.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lenny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lenny has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lenny!
A relieved looking Brock Lenny thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.