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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Probong scoring well with a low kick there.
Lukens Jr wants to clinch up but Probong keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Probong misses the target.#CL2#
Lukens Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Probong. #BC#
Probong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lukens Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Lukens Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Probong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lukens Jr's elbow. #TD2#
Probong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lukens Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Probong to the mat. Probong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Probong pulls Lukens Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Lukens Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Probong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Probong is working from the bottom.
Probong seems keen to control Lukens Jr's posture.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukens Jr throws an elbow that misses. Probong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lukens Jr's guard. Nice move by Probong!#REVR#
Probong controlling from the top position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Probong wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Probong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lukens Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Probong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Lukens Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lukens Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Probong - the referee stops the clock and Lukens Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Probong. Lukens Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Probong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lukens Jr on the side of the head.
Lukens Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lukens Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lukens Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Lukens Jr forces Probong back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Probong.
Lukens Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Probong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probong misses with the head strike.
Lukens Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Probong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lukens Jr avoiding damage as Probong throws knees to the body.
Probong gets underhooks to prevent Lukens Jr's takedown attempt.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lukens Jr.
Probong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lukens Jr lands with a left to the head.
Lukens Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Probong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Probong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lukens Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Probong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lukens Jrs head.
Lukens Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Probong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lukens Jr can turn it around.#TD2#
Lukens Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Probong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lukens Jr wants to control the position but Probong frees himself and scrambles - Lukens Jr manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr tries for a kimura but Probong is defending well.
Lukens Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sni Probong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lukens Jr forces Probong back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Probong breaks the clinch.
Probong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lukens Jr avoids the head kick by Probong.
Lukens Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Probong.
Probong scores with a jab to the head.
Probong swings for the body but Lukens Jr moves out of range.
Lukens Jr wants to counter the offense by Probong and move into the clinch position.
Lukens Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Probong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong misses with a straight right.
Probong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Probong scores with a jab. Lukens Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Probong throws a push kick but Lukens Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Lukens Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch there but Probong circles away.
Probong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch but Probong is having none of it.
Probong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch but Probong moves out of range.
Probong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lukens Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Probong misses the jab.#T2#
Probong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sni Probong is winning the standup battle so far.
Probong looks to land a right hand but Lukens Jr moved out of range.
Lukens Jr moves in looking to clinch but Probong pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Probong. Lukens Jr shrugs it off though.
Lukens Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lukens Jr is looking to clinch.
As Lukens Jr backs away, Probong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lukens Jr closes the distance but Probong moves to the side
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lukens Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Probong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Probong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Probong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lukens Jr missing with knees to the body.
Lukens Jr blocking some punches.
Probong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Probong as Lukens Jr tries to tie him up.
Lenny Lukens Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Probong avoids a wild elbow strike from Lukens Jr.#BC#
Probong breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Probong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Lukens Jr has Probong up against the cage in a clinch.
Probong throws a punch but it's blocked by Lukens Jr.
Probong blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Probong manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Probong throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Lukens Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Probong won't be happy with that. #ES#
Probong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Probong.
Probong tests Lukens Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Probong throws a shot from downtown. Lukens Jr moves away and avoids it.
Probong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lukens Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Probong lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sni Probong dominated that second round.
That's time! Probong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lukens Jr tries to clinch up.
Probong throws a right hand that Lukens Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Lukens Jr also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Lukens Jr rushes Probong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Probong lands with a right to the head.
Probong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lukens Jr blocks an uppercut.
Probong misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Lukens Jr to work.
Probong tries to stall but Lukens Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong scores with a shoulder strike.
Lukens Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Probong avoids the damage to the body.
Probong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probong gets underhooks to prevent Lukens Jr's takedown attempt.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probong.
Lukens Jr lands an elbow that stopped Probong in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Sni Probong has been cut.
Probong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Probong takes a shot to the head.
Probong lands a nice uppercut.
Probong prevents a body shot from Lukens Jr.
Probong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr tries to work over Probong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lukens Jr backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Probong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Probong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Probong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Probong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukens Jr can do to turn this around?#BC#
Probong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lukens Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Probong circles away.
Lukens Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lukens Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Lukens Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukens Jr wants to clinch.
Probong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Probong avoids the elbow strike from Lukens Jr, against the cage.
#T3#
Probong working aggressively here.
Lukens Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Probong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Probong tries to throw a body punch but Lukens Jr avoids it by throwing Probong back against the cage.
Lukens Jr is stalling here.
Probong digs a right hand underneath Lukens Jr's ribcage. Lukens Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lukens Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Probong prevents it.
Lenny Lukens Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lukens Jr.
Probong misses with a punch to the body.
Lukens Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lukens Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Probong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lukens Jr wants to clinch.
Probong throwing a counter right hand but Lukens Jr manages to avoid it.#T4#
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong misses with a straight right.
Lukens Jr wants to clinch up but Probong keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Probong misses its intended target.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Probong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lukens Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Probong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lukens Jr manages to avoid it.
Lukens Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lukens Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Probong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sni Probong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Probong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sni Probong!
After winning the bout, Sni Probong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 106:Sang Seok vs Scrubs
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Charles misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Charles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Charles trying to mount his opponent but Lukens Jr defends it.
Lukens Jr keeping control of the position.
Charles slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles trying to control the action but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
Charles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Charles lands strikes from half guard.
Lukens Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charles.
Charles is keen to just control but Lukens Jr is a slippery customer.
Lukens Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Charles scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Charles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lukens Jr defends it well.
Lukens Jr gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles postures up.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Charles throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lukens Jr's body to avoid the submission. Lukens Jr has instead reached around Charles's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lukens Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lenny Lukens Jr!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lenny Lukens Jr and DJ Apollo. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; DJ Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (0) vs (2) Apollo
Lukens Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Apollo is trying to control. Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lukens Jr keeping hold of Apollo's head, controlling as best he can.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Apollo tries to pass to full mount but Lukens Jr defends it.
Apollo is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr is pulling down on Apollo's head. It's preventing any offense from Apollo, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo controlling from the top position.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lukens Jr is retaining full guard.
Apollo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lukens Jr is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lukens Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Apollo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apollo trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
Apollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Apollo is looking to pass into half guard but Lukens Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lukens Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (2) vs (2) Apollo
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Lukens Jr from controlling successfully.
Lukens Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard.
Lukens Jr wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Lukens Jr postures up.
Lukens Jr is pushing down on Apollo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Apollo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lukens Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lukens Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Apollo defends the submission attempt.
Lukens Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apollo keeps working.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Lukens Jr is controlling well.
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Lukens Jr is controlling well.
Apollo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens Jr is keen to just control but Apollo is a slippery customer.
Lukens Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Apollo moves into full guard.
Lukens Jr preventing the sweep.
Apollo pulls Lukens Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Lukens Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lukens Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apollo wants to sweep here but Lukens Jr controlling him for the moment.
Lukens Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lukens Jr is one step ahead there.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Lukens Jr from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Apollo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (2) vs (4) Apollo
Lukens Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo postures up.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apollo trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Apollo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Apollo is pushing down on Lukens Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lukens Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Apollo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lukens Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Apollo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Apollo passes into half guard.
Apollo is keen to just control but Lukens Jr is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Apollo wants to pass to mount but Lukens Jr is defending the position.
Lukens Jr is controlling Apollo's trapped leg to prevent Apollo from advancing to side control.
Apollo prevents Lukens Jr from improving his position.
Apollo is pressing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukens Jr is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is trying to control but can't.
Lukens Jr is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Apollo uses his free foot to push down on Lukens Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lukens Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Lukens Jr (2) vs (7) Apollo
Apollo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lukens Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Apollo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lukens Jr defends it well.
Apollo prevents Lukens Jr from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Apollo is pressing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukens Jr is holding on for now.
Lukens Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Apollo is taking a breather. Lukens Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Apollo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lukens Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Apollo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but Lukens Jr defending well.
Apollo is keen to just control but Lukens Jr is a slippery customer.
Lukens Jr is trying to maintain the position but Apollo is very close to passing his half guard.
Lukens Jr manages to get to full guard.
Lukens Jr has his foot on Apollo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apollo works his way back into a safe position though.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apollo passes Lukens Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo controlling the action here.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep. Apollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Apollo seems content to control.
Apollo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lukens Jr keeps working.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Apollo controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lukens Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Apollo is stalling in the full guard.
Lukens Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moses Sithole and Lenny Lukens Jr. Sithole's entrance music is I Miss The Misery. A fine choice. Lenny Lukens Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moses Sithole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lukens Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sithole is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lukens Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lukens Jr gets control of Sithole's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lukens Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lukens Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Lukens Jr, not yet.
Sithole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sithole tries to free his leg and advance position but Lukens Jr is retaining full guard.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Sithole from controlling successfully.
Sithole won't allow Lukens Jr to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lukens Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Lukens Jr working a defensive guard here.
Sithole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sithole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sithole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (3) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sithole moves into full mount! Lukens Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (6) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sithole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lukens Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sithole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lukens Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sithole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sithole seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lukens Jr has recovered full guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukens Jr is keeping the position for now.
Sithole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Sithole controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
Sithole postures up.
Sithole forces his way into half guard.
Sithole wants to free his trapped foot but Lukens Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Lukens Jr is staying active underneath Sithole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sithole is looking to stall here but Lukens Jr recovers full guard.
Sithole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (9) vs (0) Lukens Jr
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sithole prevents Lukens Jr from improving his position.
Sithole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Sithole is controlling well.
Sithole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lukens Jr is staying active underneath Sithole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is pressing down on Sithole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sithole slips nicely into half guard.
Lukens Jr is looking to improve his position.
Lukens Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sithole passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (12) vs (0) Lukens Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lukens Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lukens Jr is looking to reverse the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lukens Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sithole but great work by Lukens Jr. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sithole (12) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sithole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sithole tries to improve position but can't.
Sithole is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Sithole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lukens Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sithole is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole struggling a bit here.
Sithole keeps Lukens Jr under control for a moment.
Lukens Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lukens Jr looking to control but instead Sithole has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lukens Jr trying to control from half guard but Sithole is working away.
Lukens Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sithole is just riding it out for now. Lukens Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Sithole is positioning himself well to prevent Lukens Jr advancing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lukens Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lukens Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sithole (16) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Sithole not allowing Lukens Jr to control his hands.
Sithole is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lukens Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lukens Jr for a finish.
Sithole is hanging on to Lukens Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Lukens Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sithole controlling well, preventing Lukens Jr from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sithole is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lukens Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lukens Jr just trying to survive but Sithole is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sithole looking to break Lukens Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lukens Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sithole will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lukens Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sithole's guard. Nice work there by Lukens Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (16) vs (6) Lukens Jr
Sithole keeping moving, preventing Lukens Jr from controlling successfully.
Lukens Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sithole has Lukens Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
Sithole wants to sweep here but Lukens Jr controlling him for the moment.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sithole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole managing to control the position.
Sithole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lukens Jr is aware though and is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is adopting a defensive guard.
Lukens Jr postures up.
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.
Sithole wants to sweep but no luck.
Sithole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (18) vs (6) Lukens Jr
Sithole drops back looking for a leg! Lukens Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lukens Jr manages to kick Sithole off! Sithole jumps back into Lukens Jr's guard.
Sithole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position but Sithole postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Lukens Jr is keeping the position.
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sithole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sithole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Lukens Jr pushes a forearm under Sithole's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sithole is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Lukens Jr! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos and Lenny Lukens Jr. Lenny Lukens Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mythos doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukens Jr circles away.
Mythos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mythos tries for a takedown but Lukens Jr manages to get underhooks.
Lukens Jr gets control of Mythos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lukens Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lukens Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mythos is proving a slippery customer.
Lukens Jr keeping full guard, as Mythos tries to pass.
Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Mythos defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos stopping the sweep attempt from Lukens Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Lukens Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mythos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mythos controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Mythos controlling him for the moment.
Lukens Jr has his hands on Mythos's head, controlling the position.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position but Mythos postures up.
Mythos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mythos has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Lukens Jr is trying to keep Mythos in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mythos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mythos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mythos forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lukens Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lukens Jr is trying to control but Mythos passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (3) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Mythos working away.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mythos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lukens Jr gets back to half guard.
Lukens Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mythos advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (6) vs (0) Lukens Jr
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr tries to bench press Mythos off him but Mythos keeps the position.
Mythos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lukens Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lukens Jr tries to bench press Mythos off him but Mythos keeps the position.
Lukens Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mythos's best efforts.
Mythos is pressing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukens Jr is holding on for now.
Lukens Jr tries to get to full guard but Mythos has control of the leg.
Lukens Jr is looking to control Mythos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lukens Jr avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr tries to roll over but Mythos keeps him under control.
Well, if Mythos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lukens Jr is pressing down on Mythos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mythos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lukens Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lukens Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mythos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mythos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mythos has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Mythos controlling from the top position.
Mythos passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (9) vs (0) Lukens Jr
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mythos is looking to take a break and control but Lukens Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mythos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mythos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Mythos tries to pass to full mount but Lukens Jr defends it.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Lukens Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos content to stall in guard here.
Lukens Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mythos is one step ahead there.
Mythos sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lukens Jr doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mythos paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Lukens Jr - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lenny Lukens Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Beddo swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Lukens Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beddo! #SUB#
Lukens Jr tries for a kimura but Beddo is defending well. #SUB#
Lukens Jr is working to tighten his grip on Beddo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Beddo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lukens Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Beddo passes out! Lukens Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lenny Lukens Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Trujillo fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Lukens Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lukens Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trujillo tries to get to full guard but Lukens Jr has control of the leg.
Lukens Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trujillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trujillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Trujillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lukens Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lukens Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trujillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Trujillo, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trujillo looking to pass the guard.
Lukens Jr controls Trujillo momentarily but Trujillo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Trujillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Trujillo 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! #REVR#
Trujillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lukens Jr working the ground and pound.
Lukens Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Trujillo sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trujillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trujillo.
Lukens Jr is in close to Trujillo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lukens Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Trujillo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position but Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo preventing the sweep.
Lukens Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Trujillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trujillo has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Lukens Jr has his hands on Trujillo's head, controlling the position.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position.
Trujillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Trujillo defends easily.
#T3#
Trujillo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Trujillo is looking for a kimura here.
Trujillo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lukens Jr tries to lock up and control but Trujillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Trujillo looking to secure an arm triangle but Lukens Jr defends it well.
Lukens Jr is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Trujillo working for a submission but Lukens Jr is keeping him at bay. #T4##SUB2#
Trujillo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lukens Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lukens Jr and Trujillo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Trujillo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lukens Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trujillo's guard! Nice work there by Lukens Jr!
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Lukens Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Trujillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lukens Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Lukens Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Trujillo looking for subs off his back but Lukens Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lukens Jr is looking to take a break and control but Trujillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lukens Jr working over Trujillo with some ground and pound. Trujillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lenny Lukens Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Trujillo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lukens Jr is trying to defend but Trujillo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lukens Jr gets full guard.#SUB#
Lukens Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trujillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trujillo with a nice head shot there.
Lukens Jr working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Trujillo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Trujillo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lukens Jr, who protects the arm well.
Lukens Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Lukens Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Trujillo trying to mount his opponent but Lukens Jr defends it.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep. Trujillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Trujillo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Trujillo is controlling well.
Lukens Jr trying to hold on to Trujillo's head to control him but Trujillo postures up.
Phoenix Trujillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trujillo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lukens Jr!
Lukens Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lukens Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Trujillo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lukens Jr is surviving well by controlling Trujillo's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Trujillo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Lukens Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Trujillo.
Lukens Jr tries to lock up and control but Trujillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Trujillo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lukens Jr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lukens Jr! #SUB2#
Trujillo looking for a guillotine here but Lukens Jr defends easily.
Lukens Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Trujillo is retaining full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lukens Jr landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Trujillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Trujillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Trujillo, not yet. #SUB2#
Trujillo is looking for a triangle but Lukens Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Lukens Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Lukens Jr preventing the sweep.
Lukens Jr looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lukens Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Trujillo working for a triangle but Lukens Jr defends it easily.
Lukens Jr looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Trujillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lukens Jr defends well.#SUB2#
Trujillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lukens Jr works over Trujillo with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trujillo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Trujillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukens Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lukens Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Trujillo defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lukens Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lukens Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trujillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Trujillo throwing strikes but missing.
Trujillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Lukens Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lukens Jr controlling Trujillo's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trujillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lukens Jr is retaining full guard. #T1#
Trujillo advances position into side control!
Lukens Jr stops Trujillo from passing to mount.
Lukens Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Trujillo is trying to get an arm triangle but Lukens Jr is defending well.
Lukens Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep. Trujillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lukens Jr is trying to maintain the position but Trujillo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Trujillo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Trujillo is working for a kimura but Lukens Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Lukens Jr won't allow Trujillo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Trujillo seems to be working for a kimura but Lukens Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Trujillo is looking for a kimura but Lukens Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trujillo to get the leverage.
Lukens Jr gets back to full guard.
Trujillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukens Jr is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lukens Jr working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Lukens Jr has his foot on Trujillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trujillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Trujillo looking to pass the guard.
Lukens Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trujillo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lukens Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trujillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Trujillo looking for a guillotine here but Lukens Jr defends easily.
Trujillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lukens Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Lukens Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trujillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Trujillo, not yet.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trujillo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lukens Jr seems keen to control Trujillo's posture.
Lukens Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Trujillo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trujillo won't allow Lukens Jr to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trujillo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phoenix Trujillo!
A very excited looking Phoenix Trujillo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Edgerton throws a right and a left that Lukens Jr avoids nicely.
Edgerton throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Lukens Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr lands with a left to the head.
Lukens Jr looking for a takedown.
Lukens Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edgerton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lukens Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr lands an uppercut.
Edgerton is trying to force a seperation but Lukens Jr has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr lands a nice knee to the body. #T1##TD#
Lukens Jr successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Lukens Jr has his feet on Edgerton's thighs here. He's pushed Edgerton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Edgerton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Lukens Jr!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Eremeev and Lenny Lukens Jr. Lenny Lukens Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lukens Jr is trying to defend but Eremeev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eremeev (2) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr makes his way to full guard, as Eremeev worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Lukens Jr is keeping the position.
Lukens Jr is looking for a triangle but Eremeev pushes his legs off easily.
Eremeev trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eremeev defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lukens Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (2) vs (2) Lukens Jr
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lukens Jr won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Lukens Jr pushing down on Eremeev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lukens Jr trying to control the action but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Eremeev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eremeev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lukens Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Eremeev working a defensive guard but Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eremeev is looking for a sweep. Lukens Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Eremeev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lukens Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lukens Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lukens Jr drops back looking for a leg! Eremeev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eremeev manages to kick Lukens Jr off! Lukens Jr jumps back into Eremeev's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eremeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
Eremeev trying to control the position.
Eremeev 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.
Eremeev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (4) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position but Eremeev postures up.
Lukens Jr controlling Eremeev's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eremeev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eremeev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eremeev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Eremeev controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev slips nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lukens Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (7) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Eremeev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lukens Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lukens Jr shrugs it off.
Eremeev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lukens Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Eremeev (10) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Eremeev working for a choke but Lukens Jr is defending well.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eremeev avoiding Lukens Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Lukens Jr rolls, trying to escape but Eremeev keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position but Eremeev manages to sink in the hooks.
Eremeev looking to break Lukens Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lukens Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Eremeev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lukens Jr tries to roll but Eremeev sticks to his back.
Lukens Jr turns into Eremeev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (10) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr pushes down on Eremeev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lukens Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eremeev has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is refusing to be controlled, as Lukens Jr sits in half guard.
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Eremeev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eremeev tries to get to full guard but Lukens Jr has control of the leg.
Lukens Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lukens Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eremeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr has gone for a leg lock! Eremeev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lukens Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (12) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev looking to pass the guard.
Eremeev passes Lukens Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura here.
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Eremeev is controlling well.
Eremeev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (15) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Lukens Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Eremeev looking to control but Lukens Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lukens Jr can't escape the position.
Lukens Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Lukens Jr is defending the position.
Eremeev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (18) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr prevents Eremeev from taking his back.
Lukens Jr gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is trying to control the action in half guard but Lukens Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lukens Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr is pulling down on Eremeev's head. It's preventing any offense from Eremeev, at least for the moment.
Eremeev pushing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eremeev is trying to work for a kimura but Lukens Jr is defending well.
Eremeev trying to control the pace.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Lukens Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Eremeev not doing much here.
Lukens Jr moves into full guard.
Lukens Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into half guard.
Eremeev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lukens Jr is just riding it out for now. Eremeev eventually gives up the hold.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Eremeev is looking to pass Lukens Jr's guard but actually Lukens Jr recovers to full guard.
Eremeev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eremeev has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Eremeev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eremeev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lukens Jr tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lukens Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (21) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lukens Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lukens Jr stops Eremeev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
Lukens Jr is still trying to improve position.
Lukens Jr tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev looking for a guillotine from mount but Lukens Jr is having none of it.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eremeev takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
After winning the bout, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredy Benton and Lenny Lukens Jr. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Fredy Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lukens Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Benton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fredy Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton gets a double leg takedown into Lukens Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Benton rolls with it to try and escape but Lukens Jr cranks on the arm and Benton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Lukens Jr! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lenny Lukens Jr and Winnie Pooh. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pooh has closed the distance and engaged Lukens Jr in a clinch.
Pooh fails to pull guard.
Pooh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lukens Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Pooh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lukens Jr forces Pooh back against the cage and clinches.
Lukens Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (2) vs (0) Pooh
Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
Pooh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lukens Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pooh sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Pooh is defending well.
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pooh defends it well.
Lukens Jr prevents Pooh from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Pooh tries to get to full guard but Lukens Jr has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lukens Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lukens Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lukens Jr (2) vs (4) Pooh
Pooh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lukens Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lukens Jr wants to escape the position.
Lukens Jr breaks Pooh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (4) vs (4) Pooh
Pooh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lukens Jr defends well.
Lukens Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
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.
Pooh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lukens Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (4) vs (6) Pooh
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pooh is aware though and is defending well.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Pooh defends easily.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.
Pooh stopping the sweep attempt from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr looking to control.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh looking to pass the guard.
Lukens Jr 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.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Lukens Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pooh is defending well. Lukens Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pooh has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lukens Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Lukens Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
De Penguern throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Lenny Lukens Jr has been cut.
Lukens Jr checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
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.#TD2#
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!#T1#
Lukens Jr trying to control momentarily.
De Penguern trying to control the hands but Lukens Jr breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De Penguern is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
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!
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr tightening his grip on De Penguern, looking for the choke.
Lukens Jr gets his hands free as De Penguern looks to control. #SUB2#
De Penguern fending off the submission attempt from Lukens Jr. #T2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.
#REVB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
De Penguern throws a nice looking combination but Lukens Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
Lukens Jr scores with punches from side control.
De Penguern is trying to control Lukens Jr's posture but Lukens Jr avoids it. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T2#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #ROC2#
De Penguern is rocked!#SUB2#
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?!!#SUB2#
Lukens Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
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. #REVB#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T4#
De Penguern is controlling Lukens Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
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!
#R3#
Lukens Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
De Penguern misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
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.
#TD#
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. #T1#
Lukens Jr postures up.
Lukens Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
De Penguern avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2#
De Penguern is adopting a defensive guard.
De Penguern continues to stall.
De Penguern trying to control the position.
#REF3#
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 #TD2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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!
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Event:
FWC Fight Night 5
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lukens Jr closes the distance and pushes Brubaker back into the cage.
Brubaker misses with a knee to the head.
Brubaker is pressed up against the cage. Lukens Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brubaker down to the mat. Brubaker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lukens Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Brubaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Brubaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lukens Jr's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lukens Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lukens Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brubaker.
Lukens Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Brubaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
JB Brubaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lukens Jr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brubaker. #CUT#
It looks like Lenny Lukens Jr has been cut.
Brubaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lukens Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lukens Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brubaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brubaker thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Brubaker tries to land a front kick but Lukens Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brubaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lukens Jr throws out a counter right but Brubaker avoids it with no problem.
Brubaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Lukens Jr misses with a body punch
and Brubaker counters with a nice leg kick.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Lukens Jr clinches up against the cage.
Brubaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lukens Jr is defending well for now.
Brubaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lukens Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Brubaker.
Brubaker lands a damaging elbow.
Brubaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lukens Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Lukens Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Brubaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Lukens Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brubaker is pressed up against the cage. Lukens Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brubaker down to the mat. Brubaker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Lukens Jr instigates a clinch.
Brubaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brubaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lukens Jr.
Brubaker dodges an elbow strike from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr fails to pull guard.
Brubaker blocking some punches.
Brubaker lands a left hand.
Brubaker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lukens Jr's defenses.
Lukens Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lukens Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lukens Jr. #T3#
Lukens Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lukens Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Brubaker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brubaker lands a damaging elbow.
Lukens Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brubaker's elbow.
Brubaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Lukens Jr controls his hands.
Lukens Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brubaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lukens Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Brubaker.
Brubaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lukens Jr's face.
Brubaker prevents a body shot from Lukens Jr.
Brubaker prevents the takedown attempt.
Lukens Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lukens Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brubaker avoiding damage as Lukens Jr throws knees to the body.
Lukens Jr looking to stall.
#T4#
Lukens Jr stalling.
Brubaker lands an elbow that stopped Lukens Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Lukens Jr looking to stall.
Brubaker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lukens Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brubaker landing knees to the head.
Brubaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Lukens Jr.
A short left from Brubaker.
Lukens Jr trying to stall but Brubaker improves his position.
Lukens Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lukens Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brubaker is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brubaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brubaker blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Brubaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Lukens Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lukens Jr tries for a takedown but Brubaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
JB Brubaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brubaker lands a leg kick that knocks Lukens Jr off balance momentarily.
Lukens Jr walks into a left hand.
Brubaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Brubaker misses with a wild body shot.
Brubaker feints and then cracks Lukens Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lukens Jr down.
Lukens Jr misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brubaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lukens Jr.
Brubaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukens Jr can do to turn this around?
Lukens Jr closes the distance but Brubaker moves to the side
enabling Brubaker to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Brubaker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Lukens Jr blocks the low kick.
Brubaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Lukens Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lukens Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brubaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brubaker misses with a knee strike.
Brubaker lands an elbow inside.
Brubaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Lukens Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brubaker prevents it.
Lukens Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lukens Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brubaker up against the cage.
Brubaker lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Brubaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
JB Brubaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lukens Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Brubaker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
JB Brubaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lukens Jr.
Brubaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lukens Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lukens Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brubaker defends it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brubaker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch but Brubaker moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Lukens Jr blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lukens Jr closes the distance but Brubaker moves to the side
and Brubaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Brubaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brubaker scores with a punch to the head.
JB Brubaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Lukens Jr wants to clinch up but Brubaker keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brubaker. Lukens Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Lukens Jr moves into range and clinches up with Brubaker.
Brubaker scores with a hook to the body.
Lukens Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lukens Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Brubaker.
Lukens Jr misses with a body punch.
Lukens Jr blocks an elbow strike from Brubaker.
Brubaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brubaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Lukens Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brubaker can't fight it off and eventually Lukens Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Brubaker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lukens Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brubaker is pulling down on Lukens Jr's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr has gone for a leg lock! Brubaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lukens Jr's guard.#REVR#
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Brubaker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Brubaker 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lukens Jr has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brubaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lukens Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Brubaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brubaker is pressed up against the cage. Lukens Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brubaker down to the mat. Brubaker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brubaker thuds his shin into the meat of Lukens Jr's side.
Lukens Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brubaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brubaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brubaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lukens Jr is out of range.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brubaker scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Lukens Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brubaker defends well and Lukens Jr ends up having to push Brubaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
JB Brubaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lukens Jr.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brubaker. That's going to slow Lukens Jr down.
Brubaker throws a leg kick
and Lukens Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brubaker wants to slow Lukens Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Brubaker throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Lukens Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Brubaker didn't expect that.
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brubaker is keeping the position for now.
Brubaker 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.
Lukens Jr wants to control from the top but Brubaker keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukens Jr stands and throws Brubaker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Lukens Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brubaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lukens Jr's guard! Nice work there by Brubaker! #SUB2#
Lukens Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brubaker has passed into half guard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brubaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Lukens Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lukens Jr tries to roll over but Brubaker keeps him under control.
Lukens Jr has hold of Brubaker's hands but Brubaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep. Brubaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brubaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens Jr wants to control but Brubaker is keeping busy.
#T3#
Brubaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lenny Lukens Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukens Jr is trying to maintain the position but Brubaker is very close to passing his half guard.
Brubaker controlling the action here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Lukens Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brubaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brubaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brubaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Brubaker defends easily.
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 JB Brubaker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brubaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Brubaker!
JB Brubaker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
FWC 17: Hug vs. Von Sprockets
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lukens Jr drives through and clinches with Kindmark against the cage.
Lukens Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kindmark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lukens Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Kindmark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lukens Jr wants to get back to full guard but Kindmark has mounted him!
Kindmark tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Kindmark trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Kindmark maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Kindmark avoids the attempt from Lukens Jr to control.
Lukens Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lukens Jr tries to hold on but Kindmark postures up.
Lukens Jr tries to improve his position but instead Kindmark has taken his back!
Lukens Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lukens Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kindmark tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Lukens Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kindmark is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lukens Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lukens Jr wants to hold on but Kindmark pushes him away.
Kindmark is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lukens Jr is looking to improve his position but Kindmark isn't that keen on the idea.
Kindmark is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lukens Jr wants to hold on but Kindmark pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Kindmark maintains control.
Lukens Jr gets back to half guard.
Lukens Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lukens Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lukens Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Lukens Jr, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukens Jr controls Kindmark momentarily but Kindmark frees himself.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lukens Jr pushes Kindmark up against the cage in a clinch.
Lukens Jr tries a body shot but Kindmark blocks it.
Kindmark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukens Jr can do to turn this around?
Kindmark blocks a body shot from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position but instead, Kindmark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lukens Jr into the cage.#TD#
Kindmark has clasped his hands together around Lukens Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Kindmark wants to stand but Lukens Jr has his arm trapped.
Lukens Jr tries to buck Kindmark off but Kindmark is having none of it.#T1##SU#
Kindmark decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Lukens Jr drives through and clinches with Kindmark against the cage.
#TD2#
Lukens Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Kindmark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kindmark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kindmark is just riding it out for now. Lukens Jr eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Lukens Jr lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura but Kindmark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lukens Jr to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura but Kindmark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lukens Jr to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kindmark is defending against the submission attempts here by Lukens Jr.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Lukens Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kindmark wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kindmark is trying to stand.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Kindmark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lukens Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kindmark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lukens Jr.
Kindmark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lukens Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukens Jr is trying to control. Kindmark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Lukens Jr clinches up with Kindmark and pushes him back against the cage.
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.
#R3##CL2#
Lukens Jr clinches.
Lukens Jr tries to work over Kindmark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lukens Jr leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Kindmark works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Kindmark defends easily.
Kindmark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lukens Jr is trying to keep Kindmark in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Kindmark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kindmark has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Kindmark wants to stand but Lukens Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kindmark won't allow Lukens Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lukens Jr controls Kindmark momentarily but Kindmark frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Lukens Jr rushes Kindmark and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
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.#TD#
Kindmark gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lukens Jr regains guard.
Kindmark preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kindmark defends well.#SUB2#
Kindmark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindmark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lukens Jr is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Kindmark controlling him for the moment.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position.
Lukens Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr has his foot on Kindmark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kindmark works his way back into a safe position though.
Kindmark is looking to stand up but Lukens Jr won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Lukens Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kindmark in a clinch.
Lukens Jr misses with the head strike.
Lukens Jr stalling against the cage.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Kindmark wants the takedown. Lukens Jr is fighting it off but Kindmark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lukens Jr's guard against the cage.
Lukens Jr controls Kindmark momentarily but Kindmark frees himself. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kindmark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lukens Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kindmark defends well.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pekka Kindmark did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Lukens Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Kindmark turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.
Lukens Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head. #T1#
Lukens Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.
Lukens Jr is trying to control Kindmark's posture but Kindmark avoids it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A control attempt from Lukens Jr but he's now mounted!
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Kindmark has a good base and remains in mount.
Lukens Jr tries to lock up and control but Kindmark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kindmark manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lukens Jr to take his back!
Lukens Jr tries to escape the position.
Lukens Jr turns into Kindmark and is now in his guard.
Lukens Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kindmark dodges the ground and pound from Lukens Jr.#T3##SUB2#
Lukens Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kindmark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lukens Jr but great work by Kindmark.
Kindmark tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lukens Jr tries to buck Kindmark off but Kindmark is having none of it.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head. #T4#
Lukens Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kindmark's best efforts.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kindmark passes into side control!
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.
Lukens Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kindmark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pekka Kindmark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukens Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark had his way with Lenny Lukens Jr in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Lukens Jr clinches.
Lukens Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kindmark managing to block the knees to the body from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kindmark controls the action.
Kindmark avoiding damage as Lukens Jr throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lukens Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kindmark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Kindmark is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lukens Jr clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Lukens Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kindmark is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lukens Jr to the mat. Lukens Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a triangle but Kindmark pushes his legs off easily.
Lukens Jr 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.
Lukens Jr working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Lukens Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lukens Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kindmark has wrist control.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kindmark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lukens Jr has Kindmark in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kindmark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kindmark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lukens Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lukens Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kindmark is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Lukens Jr working for a triangle but Kindmark defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kindmark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kindmark has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Lenny Lukens Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kindmark defends well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kindmark postures up.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Lukens Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kindmark is one step ahead there.
Kindmark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lukens Jr's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lukens Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Pekka Kindmark.
I think Kindmark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Kindmark!
Pekka Kindmark is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Pekka Kindmark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FWC 14: Gracie vs. Ergazakis
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lukens Jr misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Rockin #TD2#
and Lukens Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Rockin is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Rockin's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockin working a defensive guard here.
Lukens Jr throwing strikes from guard but Rockin blocks nicely.
Lukens Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lukens Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lukens Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr wants to control from the top but Rockin keeps moving.
Lukens Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lukens Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lukens Jr chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Lukens Jr with a nice head shot there.
Rockin controlling the position.
Rockin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr is working Rockin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockin managing to control the position.
Lukens Jr postures up.
Lukens Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lukens Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rockin looking to control.
Lukens Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lukens Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rockin controlling Lukens Jr's posture. #SUB2#
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.
Lukens Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lukens Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lukens Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Lukens Jr wants to control from the top but Rockin keeps moving. #T3#
Lukens Jr landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr drops back looking for a leg! Rockin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rockin manages to kick Lukens Jr off! Lukens Jr jumps back into Rockin's guard.
Lukens Jr pushes down on Rockin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lukens Jr tries to pass to full mount but Rockin defends it.
Rockin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rockin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rockin is defending against the submission attempts here by Lukens Jr.
Rockin pushes Lukens Jr off looking to stand but Lukens Jr dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Lukens Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Rockin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rockin is defending against the submission attempts here by Lukens Jr.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Rockin trying to control from the bottom.
Rockin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockin is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lukens Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Lukens Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rockin lands a nice hook to Lukens Jr's body. Lukens Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockin cracks Lukens Jr with an open hand slap.
Rockin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockin doesn't seem bothered though.
Lukens Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lukens Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch there but Rockin circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockin misses with a head kick.
Lukens Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rockin defends it well.
Rockin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lukens Jr will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Rockin misses.
Lukens Jr wants to counter the offense by Rockin and move into the clinch position.
Rockin throws a head kick that misses.
Rockin lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockin. That's going to slow Lukens Jr down.
Rockin misses the shot to the body.
Lukens Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rockin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rockin takes a swing at Lukens Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rockin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Lukens Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Rockin breaks from the clinch.
Lukens Jr moves out of range as Rockin strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rockin. #CUT#
It looks like Lenny Lukens Jr has been cut.#T2#
Lukens Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockin. Rockin obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukens Jr closes the distance but Rockin moves to the side
and Rockin counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rockin.
Jab from Lukens Jr.
Lenny Lukens Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lukens Jr shoots in for a takedown but Rockin shows good takedown defense.
Lukens Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rockin misses with a body kick.
Lukens Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Rockin pushes him away.
Robbie Rockin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lukens Jr darts in and clinches Rockin up against the cage.
Lukens Jr tries a body shot but Rockin blocks it.
Rockin scores with a hook to the body.
Lukens Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lukens Jr misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lukens Jr misses with some punches.
Lukens Jr wants to stall.
Rockin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Lukens Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rockin regains guard immediately.
Lukens Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockin is retaining full guard.
Lukens Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Lukens Jr postures up.
Lukens Jr is in close to Rockin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockin has control of Lukens Jr's left arm, preventing Lukens Jr from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lukens Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rockin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rockin wants to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling the position.
Lukens Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Rockin is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr is working Rockin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lukens Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Lukens Jr postures up in Rockin's guard and throws a big left but Rockin blocks it.
Lukens Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Rockin's brow.
Rockin wants to stand and escape but Lukens Jr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Rockin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Lukens Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Rockin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lukens Jr. Lukens Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rockin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lukens Jr is just out of range.
Rockin sets himself, and Lukens Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Rockin avoids it this time.#CL2#
Lukens Jr rushes Rockin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lukens Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockin is defending well for now.
Lukens Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lukens Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lukens Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Rockin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lukens Jr is out of range and Rockin settles back down.
Rockin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Rockin. Those never looked like landing.
Rockin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lukens Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lukens Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rockin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockin sizes up Lukens Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Lukens Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Rockin breaks the clinch.
Rockin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lukens Jr moves in looking to clinch but Rockin pushes him off.
Rockin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lukens Jr moves in looking to clinch but Rockin pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockin. Lukens Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rockin.
Lukens Jr staying out of range there.
Robbie Rockin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockin thumps Lukens Jr with a low kick.#T2#
Rockin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lukens Jr's hands.
Rockin throws a lazy right hand but Lukens Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockin delivers a nice body kick.
Rockin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rockin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lukens Jr.
Rockin lands with an uppercut that bounces Lukens Jr off the cage and back into range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockin.
Rockin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lukens Jr manages to avoid it.
Lukens Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lukens Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch but Rockin is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rockin.
Robbie Rockin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rockin misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Rockin misses with a body shot.
Lukens Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockin.
Lukens Jr tries to clinch
and Rockin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rockin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Lukens Jr is rocked!
Lukens Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rockin.
Rockin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockin finish him?#CL2#
Lukens Jr has managed to clinch.
Lukens Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Rockin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukens Jr can do to turn this around?
Lukens Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Lukens Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Lukens Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockin blocking some punches.
#T4##BC#
Rockin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rockin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rockin misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crunch! Rockin slams his shin into Lukens Jr's torso.
Rockin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rockin feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Lukens Jr crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robbie Rockin!
Robbie Rockin retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Robbie Rockin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FWC 11: Tracey vs. Rockin
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lullard clinches up with Lukens Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Lukens Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Lullard backwards. #TD#
Lukens Jr has clasped his hands together around Lullard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lukens Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lullard tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Lukens Jr tries for a kimura but Lullard is defending well. #SUB#
Lukens Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lullard is looking to regain half guard here but Lukens Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 control the action but Lullard is working from the bottom.
Lullard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Lukens Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Lukens Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lullard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lukens Jr is putting a hurting on Lullard here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Lullard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Lukens Jr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lullard is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lukens Jr yanks on the arm and Lullard is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lukens Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lenny Lukens Jr!
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Event:
FWC 8: Wallace vs. Luther
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lukens Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lukens Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lukens Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Gee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lukens Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Gee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lukens Jr - that landed with a thud.
Gee looking to throw knees to the head but Lukens Jr is blocking nicely.
Gee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lukens Jr blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lukens Jr has picked Gee 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 moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lukens Jr working the head with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Blink Gee has been cut.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gee has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is working to tighten his grip on Gee's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gee has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lukens Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Gee passes out! Lukens Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lenny Lukens Jr!
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