PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Brophy Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lukens Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is t.A.T.u. - All The Things She Said. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lenny Lukens Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Brophy Jr
vs
Lukens Jr

179 cm
20
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

181 cm
21
168 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Lukens Jr avoids the head kick by Brophy Jr.
Lukens Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy Jr misses the target.

Lukens Jr drives through and clinches with Brophy Jr against the cage.
Lukens Jr tries a knee to the head but Brophy Jr blocks it.
Brophy Jr working aggressively here.
Brophy Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Brophy Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lukens Jr drops his hands momentarily and Brophy Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Lukens Jr throws a lazy right hand but Brophy Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lukens Jr is looking to clinch.
Brophy Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Lukens Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brophy Jr lands with a left to the head.
Lukens Jr prevents a body shot from Brophy Jr.
Brophy Jr blocks a body shot from Lukens Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lukens Jr.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brophy Jr as Lukens Jr tries to tie him up.
Brophy Jr being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brophy Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Lukens Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brophy Jr uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brophy Jr defends well.
Lukens Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brophy Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lukens Jr on the ground.
Brophy Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Lukens Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Brophy Jr from controlling successfully.

Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brophy Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lukens Jr is tightening it up a little... Brophy Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brophy Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brophy Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lukens Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lenny Lukens Jr!