PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vinicius
vs
Lukens

175 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Vinicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny Lukens!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lukens has managed to clinch.
Lukens has Vinicius pressed against the cage.
Lukens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lukens cracks Vinicius with a nice body shot.
Vinicius tries to circle away but Lukens has him pinned against the cage.
Lukens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lukens misses with a punch on the inside.
Lukens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Lukens breaks the clinch.
Vinicius with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Lukens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Lukens pushes Vinicius up against the cage in a clinch.
Vinicius wants to get back to striking at distance but Lukens won't allow it.
Vinicius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vinicius is trying to drag Lukens to the mat but Lukens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vinicius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lukens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Vinicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vinicius up against the cage.
Vinicius wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinicius fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lukens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vinicius is trying to defend but Lukens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vinicius scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lukens manages to mount him!
Lukens with a couple of short strikes.
Vinicius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Lukens working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Vinicius turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lukens off and cradles Vinicius's limp body as Lukens celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lenny Lukens!