PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Rodann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bomb First. Bobby Rodann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akeel Lynch's chin.

Rodann
vs
Lynch

188 cm
23
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
213 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Rodann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akeel Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lynch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodann delivers a nice body kick.
We've been told by Rodann's head coaches at V Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodann misses with a double jab.
Rodann needs to keep his hands up - Lynch had a free shot at his head there.
Rodann throws a low kick but Lynch moves out of range easily.
Rodann misses with the body kick

and Lynch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lynch.
Lynch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodann is trying to control the position but Lynch postures up.
Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Rodann.
Lynch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynch with a nice head shot there.
Lynch is stalling in the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodann's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodann wants to stand up but Lynch is controlling him.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodann is keeping the position for now.
Lynch connects with a couple of short punches.
Lynch connects with a couple of short punches.
Lynch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodann wants to stand but Lynch is controlling the position.
Rodann trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynch jabs at Rodann's body.
Lynch lands a nice hook to Rodann's body. Rodann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodann moves in looking to clinch but Lynch pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Lynch. Beautiful body shot.
Lynch thuds a left hand into Rodann's body.
Rodann moves forwards but Lynch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodann thows a leg kick but Lynch checks it

and Lynch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lynch.
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!
Rodann wants to stand but Lynch is controlling the position.
Lynch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lynch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lynch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lynch slips nicely into half guard.
Rodann tries to kick Lynch off but Lynch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lynch passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lynch unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodann is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lynch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Lynch connects with a massive shot to the dome!

It looks like Bobby Rodann has been cut.
Lynch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lynch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Bobby Rodann's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodann working to try and regain half guard.
You get the feeling that Rodann really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lynch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Bobby Rodann's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Rodann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Akeel Lynch!
Akeel Lynch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.