PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demon Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lukens Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny Lukens Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zaromskis
vs
Lukens Jr

175 cm
22
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
21
168 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis throws out a powerful jab.
Lukens Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaromskis tries to avoid it but Lukens Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaromskis to the ground. Zaromskis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaromskis throws a right and a left that Lukens Jr avoids nicely.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Lukens Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zaromskis's half guard.
Zaromskis pushes Lukens Jr off but Lukens Jr dives into side control.
Zaromskis's coaches at The Iron Palace have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zaromskis has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaromskis is defending well.

Lukens Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lukens Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zaromskis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lukens Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zaromskis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lukens Jr prevents Zaromskis from escaping the position.

Lukens Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaromskis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zaromskis is pushing Lukens Jr's head away, looking to escape. Lukens Jr manages to hold on to the position though.

Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Lukens Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lukens Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lukens Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Lukens Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaromskis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lukens Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zaromskis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lukens Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lukens Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaromskis is defending well.

Lukens Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaromskis is defending well.
Zaromskis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

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

Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lukens Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaromskis keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zaromskis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaromskis tries to escape but Lukens Jr is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lukens Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zaromskis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lukens Jr but great work by Zaromskis.
Lukens Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zaromskis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaromskis tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.

Zaromskis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zaromskis scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis sets himself, and Lukens Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Zaromskis avoids it this time.
Lukens Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaromskis scores with a one two! Lukens Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zaromskis misses with a double jab
and Lukens Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Zaromskis tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaromskis takes a swing at Lukens Jr's ribcage but misses.

Lukens Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zaromskis breaks from the clinch.
Zaromskis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lukens Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaromskis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lukens Jr wants to clinch.
Lukens Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaromskis scores with a jab to the body.
Lukens Jr slips a jab and a cross from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis scores with a head kick. Lukens Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Lenny Lukens Jr has been cut.
Lukens Jr slips a jab and a cross from Zaromskis.
Lukens Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zaromskis.
Lukens Jr throws a lazy right hand but Zaromskis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demon Zaromskis is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaromskis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Zaromskis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lukens Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zaromskis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Zaromskis coming out on top.
Zaromskis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lukens Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis sets himself, and Lukens Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Zaromskis avoids it this time.
Zaromskis misses with a few strikes there.
Lukens Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Zaromskis pushes him away.
Zaromskis swinging wildly here.
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!
Zaromskis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaromskis throws a lazy uppercut

and Lukens Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Zaromskis wriggles free and stands up.

Lukens Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaromskis did well to prevent Lukens Jr getting side control.

Zaromskis is defending against the submission attempts here by Lukens Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaromskis is trying to stand back up but Lukens Jr is controlling him
Lukens Jr passes to side control.

Lukens Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaromskis is defending well.

Lukens Jr tries for a kimura but Zaromskis is defending well.

Lukens Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis is pushing Lukens Jr's head away, looking to escape. Lukens Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Lukens Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Zaromskis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Zaromskis tries to bum rush Lukens Jr with a series of wild strikes but Lukens Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Lukens Jr with that takedown attempt.
Lukens Jr wants to clinch up but Zaromskis keeps it at a distance.
Zaromskis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Zaromskis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Lukens Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lukens Jr avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
Lukens Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaromskis's waist but Zaromskis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lukens Jr off to one side.
Zaromskis throws a series of punches but Lukens Jr avoids them all with ease.
Zaromskis misses the jab.
Zaromskis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaromskis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaromskis misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaromskis misses with a wild combination.
Zaromskis throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lukens Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Lukens Jr misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zaromskis as Lukens Jr tries to tie him up.

Zaromskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lukens Jr has Zaromskis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lukens Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Lukens Jr tries a body shot but Zaromskis blocks it.
Lukens Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaromskis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lukens Jr.

Zaromskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaromskis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lukens Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaromskis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaromskis throws a right and a left that Lukens Jr avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaromskis throws a hook but Lukens Jr blocks it.
Zaromskis throws a right hand that Lukens Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Lukens Jr also avoids with ease.
Zaromskis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaromskis keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaromskis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Lukens Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lukens Jr prevents Zaromskis from standing back up.

Lukens Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaromskis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Zaromskis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lenny Lukens Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis keeping moving, preventing Lukens Jr from controlling successfully.
Lukens Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lukens Jr prevents Zaromskis from getting back to his feet.
Lukens Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zaromskis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lukens Jr on the ground.

Lukens Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaromskis is defending well.

Lukens Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zaromskis, who protects the arm well.
Zaromskis wants to get back to his feet but Lukens Jr drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lukens Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaromskis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lukens Jr works to advance to full mount. Zaromskis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lukens Jr looking to take Zaromskis's back but Zaromskis rolls and after a scramble, Zaromskis ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Zaromskis to escape a tricky position.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demon Zaromskis.
I think Zaromskis 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Zaromskis!