PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brotha Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brennan Tierney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brotha Lynch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Lynch
vs
Tierney

188 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotha Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brennan Tierney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tierney closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lynch to the mat! Lynch manages to get full guard.

Lynch has an active guard here but Tierney has managed to pass into half guard.

Lynch actively working from the bottom here.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back.

Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Tierney wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Tierney wants to pass to mount but Lynch is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tierney is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lynch!
Tierney wants to control the pace but Lynch is squirming around nicely.
Lynch is looking to improve his position but Tierney isn't that keen on the idea.
Tierney tries to control but Lynch wriggling away.
Lynch wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Our spies down at at Extreme MMA (5 Elites $250/week) inform us that Tierney has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lynch rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tierney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Tierney has control of the leg.
Lynch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tierney trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tierney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lynch is looking for a triangle here but Tierney uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tierney trying to control the position but Lynch is working away.
Tierney happy to just control the position for now.
Tierney wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Tierney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lynch is looking to reverse the position.
Tierney is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch gets back to half guard.

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tierney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lynch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tierney is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brennan Tierney was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Tierney scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back.

Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tierney pulls his head out easily.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Tierney wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Tierney not doing much here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tierney slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brennan Tierney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lynch throws a series of punches but Tierney avoids them all with ease.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lynch enables Tierney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lynch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tierney seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Tierney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tierney wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.

Lynch has his foot on Tierney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tierney works his way back into a safe position though.
Tierney wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynch has his foot on Tierney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tierney works his way back into a safe position though.
Tierney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tierney's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brennan Tierney wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lynch throws out a powerful jab.
Lynch misses with a hook.
Brotha Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Tierney counters with a shoot takedown. Lynch fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tierney wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.

Lynch working for a triangle but Tierney defends it easily.

Lynch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tierney defends well.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tierney trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lynch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tierney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tierney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tierney content to stall in guard here.

Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lynch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tierney escapes and throws Lynch's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tierney trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face as Tierney controls the position.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Lynch is letting Tierney control him for a moment.
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tierney wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Tierney has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tierney not doing much here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brennan Tierney was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tierney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brotha Lynch dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Lynch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Tierney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back.

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Brotha Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tierney wants to take a breather but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynch working for a triangle but Tierney defends it easily.
Lynch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tierney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tierney trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Tierney pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Tierney trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tierney wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Tierney is taking a breather. Lynch says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Lynch actively working from the bottom here.

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynch is staying active underneath Tierney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tierney trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tierney controlling the pace.
Tierney is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tierney stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lynch to get to his feet.

Tierney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lynch sprawls well initially but Tierney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Tierney has control of the leg.

Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tierney pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tierney is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tierney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Tierney from controlling successfully.
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!
Lynch keeping full guard, as Tierney tries to pass.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tierney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brennan Tierney.
I think Tierney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brennan Tierney!
Brennan Tierney was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Brotha Lynch was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch!'.