PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by UFC Theme song. Gerald Lynch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lamar Washington's chin.

Washington
vs
Lynch

183 cm
28
182 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

182 cm
28
180 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerald Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch misses with a body kick.
Lynch lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Lamar Washington has been cut.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynch.
Lynch missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lynch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lynch throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Washington blocks a head kick by Lynch.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynch.
Washington throws a lazy head kick
and Lynch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lynch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lynch swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Lynch clinches but Washington breaks the clinch
and Washington counters with a leg kick.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Lynch closes the distance looking to clinch

and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lynch digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Lynch prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington blocks a body shot from Lynch.
Good body shot from Lynch.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lynch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
Washington prevents a body shot from Lynch.
Lynch tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Lynch lands a right hand.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Lynch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Lynch.
Lynch avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lynch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lynch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lynch prevents a body shot from Washington.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Lynch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Washington prevents a body shot from Lynch.
A short body shot lands from Lynch as the two fighters clinch.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lynch.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lynch.
Lynch digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow.
Lynch scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Lynch back against the cage.
Washington blocks a body shot from Lynch.
A short right from Lynch on the inside.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Lynch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington blocks a body shot from Lynch.
Lynch is working Washington over against the cage.
Lynch scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lynch.
Lynch tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Lynch back against the cage.
Lynch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lynch is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lynch digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Lynch.
Lynch works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Lynch tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Lynch back against the cage.
Good body shot from Lynch.
Washington blocks a body shot from Lynch.
Lynch digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Good body shot from Lynch.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
Lynch tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Lynch lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lynch lands a body shot.
Lynch is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lynch scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Lynch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Washington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lynch.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Washington.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Washington wants to clinch.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
Lynch misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington slips a straight right by Lynch.
Lynch slips a jab and a cross from Washington.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gerald Lynch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Washington on the inside.
Washington digs a right hand underneath Lynch's ribcage. Lynch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Lynch - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington is working Lynch over against the cage.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Lynch is blocking nicely.
Washington working Lynch over with knees to the body.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch misses with a body punch.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocks a body shot from Lynch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lynch.
A short right from Lynch on the inside.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Good body shot from Lynch.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lynch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynch.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lynch.
Lynch digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Lynch.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
Lynch presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lynch lands a body shot.
Washington blocks a body shot from Lynch.
A right hand to the body from Lynch.
Lynch is working Washington over against the cage.
Lynch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lynch misses with a body punch.
Lynch tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Washington.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Washington working aggressively here.
Lynch scores with a shoulder strike.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lynch works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynch struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Lynch misses with a body punch.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington prevents a body shot from Lynch.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lynch as the two fighters clinch.
Lynch pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lynch.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Lynch is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
Lynch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Lynch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynch.
Lynch tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Lynch back against the cage.
Lynch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lynch misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lynch.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynch pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lynch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lynch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynch works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lynch digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington misses with some punches.
Washington blocks a body shot from Lynch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lynch managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Lynch digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lynch tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Lynch back against the cage.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamar Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab-cross combination lands for Lynch and sends Washington crashing to the mat! Lynch follows him down to the mat - Washington regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Washington is rocked!

Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Washington sees it coming and defends easily.
Oh Washington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynch is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington trying to control here.
Washington seems to have got his legs back now.
Lynch is stalling here. Washington 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 Washington has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Washington tries to score with some ground and pound. Lynch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Washington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lynch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington thows a huge punch but Lynch dodges it nicely.
Lynch tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Lynch regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Washington.
Washington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lynch tries to bench press Washington off him but Washington keeps the position.
Lynch dodges the ground and pound from Washington.
Lamar Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Washington tries to score with some ground and pound. Lynch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lynch is working to avoid the ground and pound but Washington connects with a decent elbow.
Lynch defending against the ground and pound.
Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Washington misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Washington.
Washington throws an elbow but Lynch slips to the side and avoids it well.

Washington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Washington trying to control the position but Lynch is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lynch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Washington off and has taken his back!
Washington staying busy and making it hard for Lynch to control.

Lynch working for the choke.

Lynch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Washington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gerald Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington regains half guard.
Lynch is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lynch 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Gerald Lynch!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Gerald Lynch!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Gerald Lynch!

Gerald Lynch wins by unanimous decision!