PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Advance On v2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roger Lin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lenny McLean's chin.

McLean
vs
Lin

200 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

163 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny McLean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLean tries to bum rush Lin with a series of wild strikes but Lin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McLean.
McLean lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lin backs up against the cage.
McLean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lin dodges the punch combination from McLean.
McLean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLean closes the distance and lands a one-two.

McLean 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.
Lin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McLean!
McLean avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean tries to lock up and control but Lin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You get the feeling that McLean really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lin lands a big shot there that rocks McLean but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin unloads with some shots from mount but McLean bucks and avoids them well.
Lin looking to ground and pound but McLean is blocking nicely.
Lin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McLean can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lin working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but McLean slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Lin throwing shots but McLean is blocking nicely.
McLean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin drops an elbow to the side of McLean's head.
Lin passes to side control.
Lin working the strikes but McLean uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lin thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McLean to regain full guard.
Lin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
McLean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLean lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lin!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McLean can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lin is looking to escape.
Lin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lin tries to hold on but McLean postures up.

That's four 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.
Lin is looking to get to half guard.
Lin tries to hold on but McLean postures up.
Lin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McLean kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin gets back to half guard.
Lin wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McLean lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lin backs up against the cage.
A left and a right from McLean both land. Nice combination.
McLean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLean moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lin with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lin.
McLean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lin walks into a straight right hand from McLean.
McLean fails to land with a series of punches.
Lenny McLean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLean scores with a three punch combo!

Lin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lin.
Lin is breathing heavily.
McLean manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McLean looking to control and managing it successfully.
McLean prevents Lin from getting the reversal.
Lin tries to hold on but McLean pushes him away.

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.
Lin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lin throwing hammer fists to the chest of McLean. What's that going to do exactly?
McLean controlling the position easily from mount.
Lin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lin working to try and regain half guard.
McLean looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lin is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McLean manages to pass to mount!
Lin is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lin is squirming around, avoiding McLean's attempts to control the action.
Lin is looking to improve his position but McLean isn't that keen on the idea.
Lin wants to hold on but McLean pushes him away.
Lin is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny McLean dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLean.
Good shot there by McLean.
McLean lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lin backs up against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLean.
McLean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLean stuns Lin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from McLean does no damage.
A combination from McLean does no damage.
McLean moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lin has his takedown stuffed
and McLean counters with a nice uppercut.
McLean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lin thinking.
Lin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLean lands a two punch combo.
McLean throws a one two combo.
Lin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McLean looks to land a combination. Lin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A lazy left from McLean finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLean throws a series of punches but Lin avoids them all with ease.
McLean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLean lands with a nice combination. Lin backs away looking to recover.
McLean scores with a one two! Lin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McLean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McLean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McLean throws a right and a left that Lin avoids nicely.
McLean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lin misses with a takedown
and McLean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lenny McLean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Lin.
Nice uppercut there from McLean.
McLean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McLean throws a one two combo.
Lenny McLean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice cross by McLean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McLean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLean.
McLean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?
McLean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McLean cracks a nice hook into Lin's ribs.
McLean punishes Lin's body with a nice straight punch.
Lenny McLean is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from McLean misses.
McLean scores with a one two! Lin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McLean swinging wilding here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLean looks to land a combination. Lin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
McLean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McLean listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLean throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLean counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - McLean scores with a four punch combination!
Roger Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lenny McLean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McLean lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny McLean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLean, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny McLean!