PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomaz Emilianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomaz Emilianko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Emilianko
vs
Lynch

195 cm
20
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomaz Emilianko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Lynch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch lands a right hook to the body.
Emilianko tries for a takedown but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emilianko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emilianko slips under a jab from Lynch.
Emilianko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lynch swinging wilding here.
Emilianko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Emilianko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynch as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomaz Emilianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch feints and then cracks Emilianko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emilianko down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynch manages to avoid it.
Lynch lands a jab to Emilianko's midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
Lynch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emilianko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emilianko is breathing heavily.
Emilianko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch cracks the inside of Emilianko's front leg.
Lynch lands a jab to Emilianko's midsection.
Lynch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Emilianko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emilianko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynch as he jumps to the side.
Lynch swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Justin Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emilianko moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch.

Lynch moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lynch.
Lynch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lynch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Lynch as the two fighters clinch.
Lynch lands an elbow inside.
Lynch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Lynch as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Lynch.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emilianko backwards.
A hook to the body from Lynch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Emilianko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lynch.
Lynch lands a body punch.
Lynch gets through Emilianko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lynch works on Emilianko's body with a couple of short punches.
Lynch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lynch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lynch lands a hook that snaps the head of Emilianko backwards.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emilianko backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lynch.
Lynch works on Emilianko's body with a couple of short punches.
Lynch gets through Emilianko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lynch lands a left hand.
Emilianko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lynch is leaning against Emilianko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch crunches a lovely knee into Emilianko's ribcage.
Lynch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Lynch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lynch lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lynch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lynch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lynch.
Lynch lands with a right to the head.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynch.
Lynch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lynch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emilianko backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lynch.
Lynch cracks Emilianko with a nice body shot.
Lynch lands a left hand.
Lynch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emilianko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Lynch.
Lynch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Emilianko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lynch scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Lynch.
Emilianko takes a shot to the head.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Lynch dominated that round.
That's time! Emilianko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lynch tries to clinch there but Emilianko circles away.
Lynch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lynch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lynch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emilianko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch connects with a body shot.
Emilianko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch tries to clinch but Emilianko moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch throws a shot to the body.
Lynch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lynch lands a two punch combo.
Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emilianko has time to react.
Lynch lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emilianko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lynch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lynch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Emilianko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch swinging wilding here.

Lynch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emilianko, pushing him back against the cage.
Lynch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emilianko.
Lynch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lynch pushes Emilianko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
Lynch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lynch works on Emilianko's body with a couple of short punches.

Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Lynch scores with a punch to the head.
Emilianko slips a jab and a cross from Lynch.
Lynch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Emilianko down.
Justin Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lynch lands with a cross.
Emilianko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lynch cracks Emilianko with an open hand slap.
Emilianko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynch as he avoids it easily.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lynch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lynch drives through and clinches with Emilianko against the cage.
Lynch digs a right hand underneath Emilianko's ribcage. Emilianko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lynch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lynch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lynch.
Lynch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lynch scores with a shot to the body.
Lynch connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Lynch coming out on top.
Lynch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lynch fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch with a hook.
Lynch thuds his right hand into Emilianko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lynch is looking to clinch.
Lynch scores with a punch to the head.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Emilianko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emilianko misses with a body punch
and Lynch counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Lynch.
Lynch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.

Lynch clinches up with Emilianko and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Emilianko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lynch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lynch.

Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Lynch scores with a shot to the body.
Lynch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lynch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emilianko's sensitive parts.
Lynch scores with a nice right hand.
Lynch feints and then cracks Emilianko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emilianko down.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch throws a shot to the body.
Lynch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lynch lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lynch. That snapped Emilianko's head back.
Nice shot by Lynch.
Lynch is looking to clinch but Emilianko is avoiding it.
Emilianko with a poor takedown
and Lynch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynch connects with a single shot there.
Emilianko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynch.
Lynch feints and then cracks Emilianko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emilianko down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Emilianko down.
Lynch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lynch scores with a nice head shot.
Lynch thuds a left hand into Emilianko's body.
Lynch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emilianko's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emilianko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lynch can pounce on him.
Lynch punishes Emilianko's body with a nice straight punch.
Lynch scores with a leg kick.
Lynch cracks Emilianko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tomaz Emilianko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emilianko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Lynch as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Lynch - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Lynch.
Justin Lynch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Lynch as the two fighters clinch.

Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emilianko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Lynch clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch lands a nice elbow.
Lynch digs a right hand into Emilianko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emilianko's gas tank.
Lynch lands a body shot.
Lynch lands a body punch.
A short left from Lynch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lynch 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 George Francis scores the fight for Justin Lynch!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Justin Lynch!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Justin Lynch!

Justin Lynch wins by unanimous decision!