PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gob Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lynn
vs
Kochanowski

188 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gob Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kochanowski rushes Lynn and presses him up against the cage.

Lynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Jakub Kochanowski has been cut.
Lynn wants to clinch.
Lynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynn tries to clinch up but Kochanowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lynn stuffs the takedown attempt from Kochanowski. Kochanowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Lynn tries to clinch

and Kochanowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lynn won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynn struggling a bit here.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Kochanowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lynn sneaks back into half guard.
Kochanowski is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn is holding on to half guard well.
Lynn wants to get back to his feet.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Kochanowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kochanowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lynn moves into full guard.
Kochanowski preventing the sweep.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lynn throws a lazy right hand but Kochanowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynn misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kochanowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Lynn throws out a loose jab but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.

Kochanowski clinches up against the cage.
Lynn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynn tries to land knees in the clinch but Kochanowski avoids the damage to the body.
Lynn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kochanowski has Lynn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lynn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lynn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kochanowski blocking some punches.
Lynn throws a head punch that misses.
Kochanowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kochanowski is working for takedown but Lynn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gob Lynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kochanowski.
Lynn working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lynn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Lynn misses.
Gob Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochanowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kochanowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Kochanowski moves into the clinch.
Kochanowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Lynn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch but Kochanowski keeps him there for the moment.
Kochanowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kochanowski looks gassed!
Lynn misses with some punches.
Kochanowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lynn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gob Lynn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kochanowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lynn throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
Lynn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochanowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lynn missing with a left hand there. Kochanowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kochanowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynn connects with a single shot there.
Lynn throws a lazy right hand but Kochanowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kochanowski defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn throws a series of punches but Kochanowski avoids them all with ease.
Lynn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynn throws a hook but Kochanowski avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Lynn - just one landing.
Lynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski.
Lynn lands a nice shot that snaps Kochanowski's head back.
Lynn missing with a left hand there. Kochanowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kochanowski wants to clinch up but Lynn keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn throws out a loose jab but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynn tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kochanowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lynn's guard.
Lynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kochanowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lynn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lynn has escaped and now he's on top!
Kochanowski is breathing heavily.

Lynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kochanowski is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski trying to control the position.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.

Kochanowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynn passes into side control.
Kochanowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lynn misses with a looping right.
Lynn tries to clinch there but Kochanowski circles away.
Gob Lynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Lynn.
Lynn fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lynn misses with a wild body shot.
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Kochanowski's head but Kochanowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Lynn misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gob Lynn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kochanowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lynn clinches but Kochanowski breaks the clinch

and Kochanowski counters with a shoot takedown. Lynn fights it but they end up in guard.
Lynn keeping full guard, as Kochanowski tries to pass.
Lynn controls Kochanowski momentarily but Kochanowski frees himself.

Kochanowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lynn dives on top into guard.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kochanowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynn is one step ahead there.
Lynn looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kochanowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kochanowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kochanowski is keeping the position for now.
Kochanowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynn is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lynn wants to clinch but Kochanowski slips to the side

and Kochanowski moves into the clinch.
Lynn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kochanowski wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lynn gets through Kochanowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lynn lands a left hand.
Lynn lands a left hand.
Lynn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Lynn.
Kochanowski fails to pull guard.
Lynn has a couple of punches blocked by Kochanowski.
Lynn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kochanowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lynn prevents it.
Gob Lynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kochanowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kochanowski.
Lynn is trying to stall.
Lynn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynn has Kochanowski pressed against the cage.
Lynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kochanowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski blocks an uppercut.
Lynn has a couple of punches blocked by Kochanowski.
Lynn lands a left hand.
Lynn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kochanowski.
Lynn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kochanowski.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside.

Lynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kochanowski misses with a looping left.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynn paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lynn napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kochanowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynn, who protects the arm well.
Lynn gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn moves into full guard.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn 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.
Kochanowski prevents Lynn from getting back to his feet.
Kochanowski trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Jakub Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kochanowski won't allow Lynn to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jakub Kochanowski.
I think Lynn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gob Lynn!