PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jambo Jambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lukens Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jambo
vs
Lukens Jr

182 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

181 cm
20
168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jambo Jambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukens Jr is looking to clinch but Jambo is avoiding it.

Jambo shoots in and gets a takedown into Lukens Jr's guard.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Jambo from controlling successfully.
Jambo chips away with some ground and pound.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Jambo controlling him for the moment.
Jambo throwing strikes but missing.
Jambo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jambo has passed into side control.
Lukens Jr can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jambo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lukens Jr!
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Jambo maintains control.
Jambo lands a heavy elbow.
Jambo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lukens Jr is looking to escape.
Jambo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jambo landing punches.
Jambo wants to control the pace but Lukens Jr is squirming around nicely.
Lukens Jr is looking to improve his position but Jambo isn't that keen on the idea.

Jambo has control of Lukens Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lukens Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Jambo working Lukens Jr over with strikes here.
Jambo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lukens Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lukens Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jambo prevents Lukens Jr from improving his position.
Jambo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lukens Jr tries to get to full guard but Jambo has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lukens Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jambo is looking for a kimura but Lukens Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jambo to get the leverage.
Jambo tries to pass to full mount but Lukens Jr defends it.
Jambo passes to full mount!
Jambo raining down shots from the mount!
Lukens Jr regains half guard.
Jambo slips a nice elbow through Lukens Jr's hands, connecting with Lukens Jr's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jambo wants to free his trapped foot but Lukens Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lukens Jr keeps working.

Lukens Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Jambo.
Jambo not doing much here.
Lukens Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lukens Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jambo looking to sit in guard and control but Lukens Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambo Jambo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jambo blocks a jab.
Jambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukens Jr can do to turn this around?

Lukens Jr drives through and clinches with Jambo against the cage.
Jambo blocks a body shot from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Lukens Jr has Jambo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lukens Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jambo tumbling to the mat - Lukens Jr dives into Jambo's guard.

Lukens Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jambo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jambo has escaped and now he's on top!
Jambo wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jambo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lukens Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lukens Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lukens Jr!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lukens Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jambo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lukens Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jambo is trying to maintain the position but Lukens Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Jambo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jambo keeping moving, preventing Lukens Jr from controlling successfully.
Lukens Jr throwing strikes from guard but Jambo blocks nicely.
Jambo is trying to keep Lukens Jr in close.
Jambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lukens Jr is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jambo working a defensive guard here.

Lukens Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jambo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jambo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jambo!
Jambo wants to control but Lukens Jr is keeping him busy.

Jambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lukens Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jambo off and has taken his back!
Jambo is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jambo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lukens Jr's arms.
Lukens Jr avoiding Jambo 's attempts to control his hands.

Lukens Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jambo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lukens Jr gets his hands free as Jambo looks to control.

Lukens Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Lukens Jr looking for the RNC.
Lukens Jr keeps control of the position as Jambo tries to break free.
Jambo trying to control the hands but Lukens Jr breaks the grip.
Lukens Jr is trying to stick to Jambo's back but Jambo is turning into Lukens Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lukens Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jambo.
Jambo wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position.
Jambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lukens Jr has his foot on Jambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lukens Jr controls Jambo momentarily but Jambo frees himself.
Jambo won't allow Lukens Jr to sweep him here.
Jambo wants to pass the guard but Lukens Jr is keeping the position.

Lukens Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jambo has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jambo lands with a punch from half 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jambo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jambo misses the jab.
Lukens Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jambo.
Lukens Jr moves in looking to clinch but Jambo pushes him off.
Jambo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lukens Jr sprawls and moves away.

Lukens Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lukens Jr slows down the pace here.
Jambo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lukens Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lukens Jr has picked Jambo up - he's going for a ride! Lukens Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lukens Jr prevents Jambo from improving his position.
Lukens Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jambo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jambo is desperately trying to improve his position but Lukens Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Jambo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Jambo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lukens Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jambo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lukens Jr's guard.

Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Jambo from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lukens Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jambo defends it easily.
Lukens Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jambo is proving a slippery customer.
Jambo Jambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lukens Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jambo.
Jambo throwing strikes but missing.
Jambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Lukens Jr has wrist control.
Jambo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jambo advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Jambo sits in half guard.
Jambo wants to free his trapped foot but Lukens Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jambo prevents Lukens Jr from improving his position.
Jambo is pressing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukens Jr is holding on for now.
Jambo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jambo prevents Lukens Jr from getting the reversal.
Jambo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jambo takes Lukens Jr's back.
What can Lukens Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Jambo 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, Lukens Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jambo scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jambo is hanging on to Lukens Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Jambo lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Lukens Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jambo Jambo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jambo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jambo Jambo!
Jambo Jambo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.