PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Juntti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntti comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Cemetery Gates. Lynch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wild Thing. Jorma Juntti has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Juntti
vs
Lynch

205 cm
22
266 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
275 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorma Juntti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juntti misses the jab.
Jorma Juntti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntti misses with a looping right.
Juntti misses with a looping left.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juntti throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
A combination from Juntti does no damage.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntti.
Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntti.
Juntti throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch defending well as Juntti loads up on a big left hand.
Juntti misses with an uppercut.

Lynch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Juntti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynch.

Lynch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Juntti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lynch, into his guard.
Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Juntti is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch has a closed guard, preventing Juntti from standing up.
Lynch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juntti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juntti is fighting to break Lynch's control of his arms but Lynch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Juntti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Juntti throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.
Juntti misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Juntti misses.
Juntti swings for the body but Lynch moves out of range.
Juntti fails to land with a series of punches.
Juntti moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Eric Lynch has been cut.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntti throws an overhand right that lands on Lynch's shoulder, as Lynch tries to avoid the shot.
Lynch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntti.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntti.
Juntti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juntti wants it to stay on the feet.

Lynch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juntti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Lynch tries for a kimura but Juntti is defending well.

Lynch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juntti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntti tries to escape but Lynch is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntti is letting Lynch control him for a moment.
Juntti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lynch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juntti keeps working.

Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juntti sees it coming and defends easily.

Lynch seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Lynch 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.
Lynch looks gassed!

Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juntti sees it coming and defends easily.
Juntti controlling the position well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Juntti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lynch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lynch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lynch won't allow Juntti to get back to his feet.
Juntti is pulling down on Lynch's head. It's preventing any offense from Lynch, at least for the moment.
Lynch trying to control but Juntti is working from the bottom.
Lynch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lynch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juntti keeping full guard, as Lynch tries to pass.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Juntti keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juntti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntti looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Jorma Juntti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Juntti.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Juntti.
Juntti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Juntti misses with a straight right.
Juntti throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynch slips under a jab.
Juntti misses with a two punch combination.

Lynch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Juntti is trying to stand up here but Lynch is controlling him well.
Lynch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lynch is stalling here. Juntti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lynch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Juntti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lynch sneaks back into half guard.

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Juntti.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lynch wants to improve his position but Juntti is controlling well.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Juntti controlling him for the moment.
Juntti wants to get up but he can't break Lynch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Juntti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juntti defends it easily.
Lynch is breathing heavily.

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

Juntti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Juntti connects with a nice looking jab.
Juntti scores with a punch to the head.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Juntti.
Lynch walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Juntti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Juntti does no damage.
Juntti takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Lynch slips a straight right by Juntti.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Juntti.
Lynch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Juntti misses with a straight left.
Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntti.
Jorma Juntti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntti throws a shot from downtown. Lynch moves away and avoids it.
Juntti works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntti looks to throw the jab but Lynch is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Juntti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lynch's cut.
That's time! Juntti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juntti throws a shot from downtown. Lynch moves away and avoids it.
Lynch shoots for a double leg takedown but Juntti sprawls well. He's pushed Lynch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lynch dives in and grabs Juntti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juntti pushes down on Lynch's head and hops out.
Lynch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jorma Juntti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Lynch.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Juntti.
Juntti lands a jab to the nose.
Juntti throws a series of punches but Lynch avoids them all with ease.
Juntti slaps away a takedown attempt from Lynch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jorma Juntti is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynch shoots in but no luck this time.
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juntti just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juntti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Juntti stuffs the takedown.
Juntti throws a good cross that connects.

Juntti lands a left and a right that sends Lynch crashing to the canvas! Juntti dives into mount looking to finish!

Lynch is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntti controlling from mount.
Lynch is still in real trouble! Can Juntti finish him?
A big strike lands for Juntti! That's really hurt Lynch and he's turned his back - Juntti keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Juntti Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Juntti!