PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raphael De Penguern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lukens Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raphael De Penguern could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lenny Lukens Jr's chin.

De Penguern
vs
Lukens Jr

183 cm
23
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
26
168 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raphael De Penguern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Penguern throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Lenny Lukens Jr has been cut.
Lukens Jr checks a leg kick nicely.

Lukens Jr clinches with his opponent.
De Penguern is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lukens Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Penguerns head.
Lukens Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Lukens Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lukens Jr pushes De Penguern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lukens Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De Penguern clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Lukens Jr misses with punches from the back.
Lukens Jr has the hooks in. De Penguern is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lukens Jr landing with strikes.
Lukens Jr avoiding De Penguern 's attempts to control his hands.
De Penguern tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukens Jr is not going to allow De Penguern to sit and survive in this position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens Jr trying to control momentarily.
De Penguern trying to control the hands but Lukens Jr breaks the grip.

Lukens Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De Penguern is really stuck here.

Lukens Jr looking for the RNC.

Lukens Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, De Penguern has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Lukens Jr tightening his grip on De Penguern, looking for the choke.
Lukens Jr gets his hands free as De Penguern looks to control.

De Penguern fending off the submission attempt from Lukens Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Penguern covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lukens Jr doesn't have the hooks in and De Penguern manages to turn into his guard.

Lukens Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Penguern gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but De Penguern controlling him for the moment.
De Penguern trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Penguern manages to get himself to full guard.

De Penguern managing to control the position.
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!
Lukens Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Penguern is controlling Lukens Jr's posture.
Lukens Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Lukens Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Penguern is looking to stand up but Lukens Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Lukens Jr trying to control but De Penguern is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Lukens Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Penguern is keeping the position for now.
Lukens Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Penguern pulls Lukens Jr in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lukens Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Penguern managing to control the position.
Lukens Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lukens Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Penguern is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but De Penguern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Penguern wants to sweep but no luck.
Lukens Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Lukens Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Lukens Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

De Penguern throws a nice looking combination but Lukens Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lukens Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Penguern napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lukens Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Penguern keeps working.
Lukens Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Penguern is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Lukens Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Penguern wants to control but Lukens Jr postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Lukens Jr.

Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lukens Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Penguern, who protects the arm well.
Lukens Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens Jr scores with punches from side control.
De Penguern is trying to control Lukens Jr's posture but Lukens Jr avoids it.

Lukens Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but De Penguern is defending well.
De Penguern is trying to control Lukens Jr's posture but Lukens Jr avoids it.
Lukens Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lukens Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Penguern down.
Lukens Jr looks up at the clock and then as De Penguern takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lukens Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lukens Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lenny Lukens Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lukens Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Penguern can't do much from the bottom here.
De Penguern is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lukens Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Penguern is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Lukens Jr crashes against the mat.
De Penguern struggling a bit here.
De Penguern is looking for a sweep.
Lukens Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lukens Jr is chipping away with strikes.

Lukens Jr tries for a kimura but De Penguern is defending well.
De Penguern can't do much from the bottom here.
De Penguern is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lukens Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Lukens Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.

De Penguern is rocked!

Lukens Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Penguern, who protects the arm well.
Oh De Penguern is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Lukens Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lukens Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
De Penguern seems to have got his legs back now.
De Penguern manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Penguern trying to control from Lukens Jr's half guard. Lukens Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lukens Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

De Penguern keeping control of the position.
Lukens Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Penguern avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lukens Jr.
De Penguern is trying to get back to full guard.

Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Penguern defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Penguern is controlling Lukens Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Lukens Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Penguern moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lukens Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lukens Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Penguern's head.
De Penguern looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Penguern looking for a sweep. Not yet De Penguern, not yet.
Lukens Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Penguern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Lukens Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenny Lukens Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lukens Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
De Penguern misses with a jab, cross combination.

Lukens Jr rushes De Penguern and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Lukens Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

De Penguern decides to pull guard.
Lukens Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but De Penguern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Penguern trying to keep a closed guard but Lukens Jr is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Penguern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Penguern trying to keep a closed guard but Lukens Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Lukens Jr throwing strikes from guard but De Penguern blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens Jr postures up.
Lukens Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
De Penguern avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Lukens Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lukens Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Penguern wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lukens Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Penguern's head.
Lukens Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but De Penguern has wrist control.
Lukens Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Penguern works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lukens Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Lukens Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Penguern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lukens Jr.
De Penguern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lukens Jr.

De Penguern has his foot on Lukens Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lukens Jr works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Penguern is adopting a defensive guard.
De Penguern continues to stall.
De Penguern trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lukens Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and De Penguern counters with a one-two to the body.
De Penguern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Penguern throws a combination that misses

and Lukens Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Penguern's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Penguern avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lukens Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lukens Jr trying to control but De Penguern is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
De Penguern avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lukens Jr.

Lukens Jr is trying to work for a kimura but De Penguern is defending well.
De Penguern looks like he's trying to stand up.

Lukens Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Penguern is pressing down on Lukens Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raphael De Penguern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lenny Lukens Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Penguern is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lukens Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lukens Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Penguern is trying to control the position but Lukens Jr postures up.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but De Penguern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Penguern wants to sweep here but Lukens Jr controlling him for the moment.

Lukens Jr drops back looking for a leg! De Penguern is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Penguern manages to kick Lukens Jr off! Lukens Jr jumps back into De Penguern's guard.
De Penguern trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Penguern is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

De Penguern looking for a guillotine here but Lukens Jr defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Lukens Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lukens Jr 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

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