PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Lynott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaim Grymaunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynott comes to the cage accompanied by Out in the Fields. Grymaunch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Into The Battle - Ensifurm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lynott
vs
Grymaunch

198 cm
22
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

196 cm
29
270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Lynott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaim Grymaunch!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynott tries to clinch up.
Lynott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grymaunch shoots in and drives through. Lynott sprawls well.

Grymaunch drives through with a takedown into Lynott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lynott is looking to stand up but Grymaunch isn't so interested in that idea.
Grymaunch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Grymaunch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Grymaunch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grymaunch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grymaunch on the ground.
Grymaunch is standing up over Lynott. Lynott looks to escape but Grymaunch dives into side control.
Lynott wants to get back to his feet but Grymaunch drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grymaunch working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Lynott is pushing Grymaunch's head away, looking to escape. Grymaunch manages to hold on to the position though.
Grymaunch working the head and body with strikes.
Lynott pushes Grymaunch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grymaunch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grymaunch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynott keeps working.

Grymaunch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynott, who protects the arm well.
Lynott is trying to buck Grymaunch off.
Grymaunch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grymaunch controlling the position from side mount.

Grymaunch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lynott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Grymaunch taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynott is trying to control Grymaunch's posture but Grymaunch avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grymaunch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Grymaunch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lynott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lynott taking a bit of punishment here - Grymaunch scoring with strikes.
Lynott wants to get back to his feet.
Grymaunch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Grymaunch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grymaunch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grymaunch cracks Lynott with a big right hand but Lynott just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lynott's face as Grymaunch controls the position.

Grymaunch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lynott wants to get back to his feet.
Grymaunch grinds an elbow into Lynott's temple.
Grymaunch lands a nice forearm strike.
Lynott wants to get back to his feet.
Lynott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lynott tries to get out of the position.
Grymaunch is putting a hurting on Lynott here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grymaunch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Grymaunch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Lynott bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grymaunch.
Grymaunch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by Lynott.
Lynott wants to clinch up but Grymaunch keeps it at a distance.
Lynott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lynott as Grymaunch shoots in.
Phil Lynott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaim Grymaunch.
Lynott lands with a slapping head kick.

Grymaunch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lynott looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grymaunch working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynott is not content to let Grymaunch control the position.
Grymaunch prevents Lynott from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaim Grymaunch 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.

Grymaunch moves in looking to clinch but Lynott pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grymaunch is defended easily by Lynott.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but Grymaunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but Grymaunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynott darts in trying to clinch
and Grymaunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grymaunch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lynott scores with a nice body kick.
Phil Lynott is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grymaunch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lynott avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Lynott finds it's way through Grymaunch's defenses.
Lynott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grymaunch shoots in looking for a takedown. Lynott tries to sprawl out of it but Grymaunch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lynott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phil Lynott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaim Grymaunch.
Lynott throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grymaunch.

It looks like Jaim Grymaunch has been cut.
Grymaunch is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott connects with a right hand. Grymaunch shakes it off.
Grymaunch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lynott can pounce on him.
Grymaunch shoots in and drives through. Lynott sprawls well.
Lynott lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but Grymaunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynott.
Phil Lynott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Lynott does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynott moves in looking to clinch but Grymaunch pushes him off.
Grymaunch needs to keep his hands up - Lynott had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Lynott tenderised Grymaunch's leg. Grymaunch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grymaunch circles away from the clinch attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grymaunch wants a takedown.
Grymaunch prevents Lynott from breaking the clinch.

Lynott manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lynott wants to clinch.
Lynott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grymaunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grymaunch on the side of the head.
Grymaunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grymaunch shoots in looking for a takedown but Lynott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grymaunch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phil Lynott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynott is looking to clinch.
Grymaunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynott tries to clinch but Grymaunch is having none of it.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but Grymaunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lynott has closed the distance and engaged Grymaunch in a clinch.

Lynott breaks the clinch.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grymaunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grymaunch tries to clinch but Lynott is having none of it.
Nice body kick from Lynott.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynott tries to clinch but Grymaunch is having none of it.
Grymaunch keeps the fight on the outside.

Lynott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lynott breaks the clinch.
Lynott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lynott darts in trying to clinch
and Lynott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lynott plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynott is looking to clinch but Grymaunch is avoiding it.
Grymaunch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lynott pinned against the cage. Lynott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lynott wants to clinch up but Grymaunch keeps it at a distance.
Lynott fails with a takedown attempt.
Lynott lands with a kick to the temple. Grymaunch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lynott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lynott with a nice cross.
Grymaunch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lynott lands a head shot.
Grymaunch swats away the attempt to clinch by Lynott.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grymaunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but Grymaunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynott moves in looking to clinch but Grymaunch pushes him off.
Lynott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grymaunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lynott has Grymaunch up against the cage in a clinch.
Grymaunch wants to get back to striking at distance but Lynott won't allow it.
Lynott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grymaunch avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Lynott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaim Grymaunch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lynott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grymaunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynott is looking to clinch.
Lynott misses with a body kick.
Grymaunch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lynott swivels and escapes.
Lynott moves in looking to clinch but Grymaunch pushes him off.
Grymaunch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but Grymaunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grymaunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grymaunch.
Phil Lynott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaim Grymaunch.

Grymaunch darts in and clinches Lynott up against the cage.

Grymaunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lynott tries to clinch up.
Lynott wants to clinch.
Lynott wants to clinch

and Grymaunch counters with a shoot takedown. Lynott fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynott working a defensive guard here.
Lynott wants to stand but Grymaunch is controlling the position.
Grymaunch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grymaunch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lynott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grymaunch wants to pass the guard but Lynott is keeping the position.
Grymaunch pushing down on Lynott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grymaunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grymaunch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grymaunch is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lynott looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lynott wants to control but Grymaunch is keeping busy.
Grymaunch prevents Lynott from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch wants to control but Lynott is keeping him busy.
Grymaunch drops an elbow to the side of Lynott's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Grymaunch seems content to control.
Grymaunch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grymaunch stops Lynott from getting back to his feet.

Grymaunch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynott defends it well.
Lynott is not content to let Grymaunch control the position.
Lynott is trying to stand back up but Grymaunch is controlling him
Grymaunch working Lynott over with strikes.
Lynott wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch passes to full mount!
Lynott is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Grymaunch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grymaunch with the ground and pound from mount.
Grymaunch with shots to the head and body - Lynott looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Grymaunch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grymaunch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lynott?
Lynott is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Grymaunch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grymaunch wants to control the pace but Lynott is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grymaunch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lynott wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Grymaunch working for a submission but Lynott is keeping him at bay.
Grymaunch lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynott is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Grymaunch working Lynott over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaim Grymaunch really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaim Grymaunch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Grymaunch forces Lynott back against the cage and clinches.
Grymaunch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lynott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grymaunch keeps control of Lynott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grymaunch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lynott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grymaunch blocks a head kick by Lynott.
Grymaunch shoots in for a double leg but Lynott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phil Lynott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaim Grymaunch.
A slow jab from Grymaunch misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynott. That's going to slow Grymaunch down.
Lynott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lynott tries to clinch there but Grymaunch circles away.
Grymaunch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lynott tries to avoid it but Grymaunch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lynott to the ground. Lynott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lynott tries to clinch but Grymaunch moves out of range.
Lynott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but Grymaunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grymaunch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grymaunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grymaunch misses with a wild combination.
Grymaunch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grymaunch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynott as he avoids it easily.

Lynott closes the distance and pushes Grymaunch back into the cage.
Lynott lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Lynott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grymaunch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lynott works the jab nicely.

Lynott clinches up against the cage.
Lynott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lynott manages to break the clinch.
Lynott lands with a hook. Grymaunch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynott lands with a kick to the temple. Grymaunch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lynott tries to clinch up but Grymaunch circles away and keeps his distance.
Grymaunch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Lynott has closed the distance and engaged Grymaunch in a clinch.
Grymaunch blocks an elbow strike from Lynott.
Lynott wants to stall.
Lynott is trying to push Grymaunch away but Grymaunch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Grymaunch pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lynott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Lynott stands up from Grymaunch's guard - Lynott perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lynott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lynott darts in trying to clinch

and Grymaunch counters by clinching up.

Lynott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lynott tries to clinch there but Grymaunch circles away.
Lynott shoots in for a double leg but Grymaunch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grymaunch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lynott slaps away a takedown attempt from Grymaunch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grymaunch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grymaunch swats away the attempt to clinch by Lynott.
Lynott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grymaunch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grymaunch takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Lynott moves into the clinch.

Lynott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but Grymaunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Lynott does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynott lands a jab to the nose.
Grymaunch fails with a takedown attempt.
Grymaunch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grymaunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynott lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lynott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grymaunch cracks Lynott with an open hand slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grymaunch tries for a takedown but Lynott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grymaunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grymaunch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Lynott had his way with Jaim Grymaunch in that round.
The cut man is working on Jaim Grymaunch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lynott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grymaunch is fending him off so far but Lynott persists. Nope, Grymaunch circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Lynott. No joy for Grymaunch on that attempt.
Lynott tries to clinch but Grymaunch is having none of it.

Grymaunch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lynott is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Grymaunch in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grymaunch landing strikes from the mount and Lynott is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynott wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lynott is in a horrible position here. Grymaunch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grymaunch punishing his opponent with strikes.
Grymaunch lands a nice shot to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lynott really wants to buck Grymaunch off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grymaunch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lynott tries to buck Grymaunch off but he can't manage it.
Grymaunch lands a nice shot to the head.
Lynott wants to get back to his feet.
Grymaunch lands a big shot there that rocks Lynott but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grymaunch dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Grymaunch has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lynott is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaim Grymaunch!
Jaim Grymaunch is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jaim Grymaunch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.