PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lentz (ranked 1015 p4p, 903 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 137 p4p, 126 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Copacabana - Barry Manilow. 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.

Lentz
vs
Itzpapalotltotec

178 cm
32
164
24 - 12 - 1

173 cm
30
155
19 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Lentz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a takedown attempt
and Lentz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lentz scores with a hook.
Lentz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an off balance right hand
letting Lentz counter with a right hand.
Lentz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Lentz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Itzpapalotltotec does no damage.
Lentz throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Lentz avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lentz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Itzpapalotltotec 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz is controlling Itzpapalotltotec's posture.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lentz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itzpapalotltotec controls the pace.
Itzpapalotltotec's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to free his leg and advance position but Lentz is retaining full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lentz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight left.
Lentz connects with a body shot that sends Itzpapalotltotec's belly button to the back.

Itzpapalotltotec closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Itzpapalotltotec lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lentz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lentz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Itzpapalotltotec or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Itzpapalotltotec - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Itzpapalotltotec taking a breather.
Itzpapalotltotec receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lentz prevents a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Lentz scores with a shoulder strike.

Lentz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lentz lands with a kick to the temple. Itzpapalotltotec shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Itzpapalotltotec takes one to the chin there.
Itzpapalotltotec drops his hands momentarily and Lentz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Lentz - just one landing.
Lentz lands with a nice combination. Itzpapalotltotec backs away looking to recover.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a kick to the body.
It looks like Lentz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a few strikes there.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab but it's blocked by Lentz.
A telegraphed right hand from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lentz misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Lentz. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lentz takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Lentz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Lentz misses with a looping left.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Lentz lands a right hook to the body.
Lentz connects with a jab.
Lentz cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lentz lands a nice looking body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
Lentz lands a lovely overhand right.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lentz sizes up Itzpapalotltotec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Lentz avoids the punch easily.
Lentz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lentz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lentz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Lentz blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Itzpapalotltotec fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Lentz.
Lentz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lentz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Lentz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itzpapalotltotec can do to turn this around?
Lentz clobbers Itzpapalotltotec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec does it's job there.
Lentz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lentz. Those never looked like landing.
Leon Lentz is winning the standup battle so far.
Lentz lands with a nice body kick.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Lentz.
Lentz tries to score with a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Lentz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lentz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lentz misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Lentz tenderised Itzpapalotltotec's leg. Itzpapalotltotec is trying to keep his angry face on.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in looking for a takedown but Lentz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Itzpapalotltotec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lentz misses the jab.
Lentz lands a jab to the nose.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Lentz throws a right and a left that Itzpapalotltotec avoids nicely.

Lentz tries to sprawl but Itzpapalotltotec drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to advance position but Lentz won't allow it.
Lentz is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lentz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the pace.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lentz keeps working.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to pass to full mount but Lentz defends it.
Lentz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
It looks like Itzpapalotltotec is going to stand back up.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to mount his opponent but Lentz defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Itzpapalotltotec is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lentz is just riding it out for now. Itzpapalotltotec eventually gives up the hold.
Lentz is looking to control Itzpapalotltotec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lentz avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lentz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Lentz slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Lentz is looking to counter punch.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a looping right hand.
Lentz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lentz misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lentz throws a sloppy head kick and Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range easily.
Lentz slips under a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Lentz.
Itzpapalotltotec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lentz misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range of the body kick.
Lentz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot from downtown. Lentz moves away and avoids it.
Lentz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a combination but Lentz avoids it well.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lentz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lentz throws a right hand that Itzpapalotltotec ducks under and follows up with a left that Itzpapalotltotec also avoids with ease.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lentz scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lentz's head.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a left hand
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lentz doesn't seem bothered though.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Lentz avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Lentz misses.
A jab from Lentz does it's job there.
Lentz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a double leg but Lentz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Lentz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Lentz.
Lentz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lentz gets a clinch.

Lentz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lentz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Lentz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lentz throws an off balance right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot to the body.
Lentz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab.
It looked like Lentz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Itzpapalotltotec has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lentz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lentz scores with a one two! Itzpapalotltotec had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Lentz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lentz misses with a looping right.
Lentz tries to land a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Itzpapalotltotec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lentz throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Leon Lentz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a few strikes there.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lentz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lentz looks to throw a body kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a one-two to the body.
Lentz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Lentz misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Lentz is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a body shot.
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lentz defends it well.
Lentz lands with an uppercut that bounces Itzpapalotltotec off the cage and back into range.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lentz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lentz throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Itzpapalotltotec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lentz.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Lentz closes the distance and clinches.
Itzpapalotltotec dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Lentz breaks from the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lentz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lentz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Lentz is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab but it's blocked by Lentz.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lentz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Lentz.
Itzpapalotltotec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Lentz misses its target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Lentz moves out of range.
Lentz misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a right hand
and Lentz counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leon Lentz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lentz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Lentz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lentz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Lentz!