PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Lenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Choosen One by Forever in Terror. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Santos
vs
Lenny

191 cm
31
184 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

175 cm
31
185 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Lenny!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lenny checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lenny is looking to score with low kicks.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lenny can pounce on him.
Lenny throws a chopping leg kick but Santos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Mick Lenny has been cut.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Lenny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Lenny throws a shot to the body.
Lenny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!

Santos is working for a kimura but Lenny is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lenny has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lenny pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab by Santos.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Lenny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos misses with a body shot
and Lenny counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Lenny blocks the low kick.
Lenny misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny cracks Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lenny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lenny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos takes one to the side of the head.
Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lenny throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Lenny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lenny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Lenny.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lenny throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lenny tries to land a leg kick but Santos saw it coming and moves away.
Lenny misses with a body punch
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos scores with a punch to the head.
Santos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Lenny thows a body shot but no joy.
Lenny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lenny.
A combination from Lenny does no damage.
Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mick Lenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lenny does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lenny is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Lenny circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lenny looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos moves away from the strike by Lenny.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos is looking to slow Lenny down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Lenny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mick Lenny's cut.
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.

Santos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lenny under the eye.
Santos tries for a takedown but Lenny circles away easily
and Lenny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lenny misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Lenny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Lenny's head but Lenny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lenny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santos. Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lenny.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lenny counters with a right hand to the body.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lenny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a low kick but Lenny avoids it.
Lenny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lenny swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lenny moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lenny as Santos shoots in.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Lenny tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lenny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lenny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lenny.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Lenny throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santos counters with a thumping low kick.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lenny connects with a leg kick. Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lenny moves out of range as Santos strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Lenny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lenny works the jab nicely.
Lenny scores with a jab.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Lenny pushes him off.
Lenny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santos to score with a decent uppercut.
Lenny throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
Lenny throws a leg kick
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lenny. That snapped Santos's head back.
Santos lands a head shot.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Lenny manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pablo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lenny scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny misses with a double jab.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos lands with a cross.
Lenny lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lenny circles away.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lenny avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lenny scores with a shot to the body.
Lenny misses with a looping left.
Lenny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Lenny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santos tries to move into range but Lenny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lenny.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tried to score with a low kick but Lenny checks it.
Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lenny lands with a shot to the body.
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 lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Lenny.
Lenny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Lenny.
Lenny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Lenny misses with a hook.
Mick Lenny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Lenny tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lenny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Lenny.
Santos tries to work over Lenny's front leg with a kick but Lenny checks it.
Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Lenny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mick Lenny's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lenny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Lenny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Lenny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Lenny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lenny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Lenny tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lenny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lenny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lenny jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lenny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Lenny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Lenny's head but Lenny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lenny is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lenny throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Lenny blocks a jab.
Lenny throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lenny.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lenny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lenny slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos avoids the body shot from Lenny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenny does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lenny throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Lenny jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lenny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lenny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lenny takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Lenny jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to clinch but Lenny is having none of it.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Lenny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Santos defending well as Lenny loads up on a big left hand.
Lenny throws a leg kick that misses.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Lenny's head but Lenny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Lenny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lenny finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pablo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lenny finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.

Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mick Lenny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lenny has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santos but great work by Lenny.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.

Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Santos has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lenny escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lenny!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lenny takes a little break here. Santos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lenny is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Lenny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lenny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Lenny!
A very excited looking Mick Lenny made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.