PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akeel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by MilionBeats feat. Paluch, Freeman (ex-IAM) - Le gout du sang. Wilkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sans Pression - Numero 1. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lynch
vs
Wilkins

185 cm
27
203 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

182 cm
40
193 lbs
31 - 40 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akeel Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lynch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Lynch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wilkins is pulling down on Lynch's head. It's preventing any offense from Lynch, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynch postures up.
Wilkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynch lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch throws a strike but Wilkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilkins manages to get himself to full guard.

Wilkins looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Lynch scoring with some ground and pound.
Lynch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilkins struggling a bit here.
Wilkins is looking for a sweep.
Wilkins is still trying to improve position.
Lynch trying to control the position but Wilkins is working away.
Wilkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control the position but Wilkins is working away.
Wilkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilkins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lynch is putting a hurting on Wilkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wilkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lynch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilkins is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Wilkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wilkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lynch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lynch throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wilkins to regain full guard.
Lynch lands a couple of elbows.
Wilkins is trying to keep Lynch in close.
Wilkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch won't allow Wilkins to sweep him here.
Wilkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch looking to sit in guard and control but Wilkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lynch lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeel Lynch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynch as he jumps to the side.
Lynch swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkins.
Lynch moves away from the strike by Wilkins.
Lynch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilkins back to the cage. Lynch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lynch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akeel Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lynch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilkins goes for a double leg but Lynch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lynch continues to drive forward.
Wilkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynch stuffs the takedown.
Akeel Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkins can do to turn this around?
Wilkins staying out of range there.

Lynch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Wilkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynch manages to get himself to full guard.

Lynch lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws an elbow that misses. Lynch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilkins's guard. Nice move by Lynch!

Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Wilkins 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.
Wilkins trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Lynch lands a couple of digs.
Wilkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is keeping the position.
Lynch landing some decent shots from guard.
Lynch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilkins's head.
Wilkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkins, not yet.
Wilkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilkins has his hands on Lynch's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lynch 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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynch takes a swing at Wilkins's ribcage but misses.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeel Lynch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Wilkins clinches with his opponent.
Lynch is pressed up against the cage. Wilkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lynch down to the mat. Lynch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynch as he avoids it easily.
Akeel Lynch is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynch's waist but Lynch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilkins off to one side.
Akeel Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Lynch. Beautiful body shot.
Wilkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilkins with a poor takedown
enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab.

Wilkins is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Lynch has cracked Wilkins with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Lynch lands another huge swinging hook and Wilkins tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Wilkins, before Lynch can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akeel Lynch!
Akeel Lynch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.