PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch has chosen MilionBeats feat. Paluch, Freeman (ex-IAM) - Le gout du sang as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

LeBeau
vs
Lynch

180 cm
27
190 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

185 cm
28
203 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remy LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akeel Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
Lynch throws a series of punches but LeBeau avoids them all with ease.
Remy LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
Lynch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LeBeau scores with a sloppy right hand. Lynch should have avoided that one.

It looks like Akeel Lynch has been cut.

LeBeau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lynch's guard.

LeBeau postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lynch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of LeBeau, into his guard.

LeBeau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynch.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynch with a nice head shot there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau working a defensive guard here.
Lynch chips away with some ground and pound.
LeBeau is trying to keep Lynch in close.
LeBeau working a defensive guard but Lynch passes into half guard.
LeBeau wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy.
LeBeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

LeBeau actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lynch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

LeBeau actively working from the bottom here.
LeBeau tries to get to full guard but Lynch has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBeau is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
LeBeau tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Lynch there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet.
Lynch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lynch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

LeBeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeBeau is trying to control but Lynch passes into side control!
LeBeau tries to buck Lynch off but Lynch is having none of it.
LeBeau looks to move to half guard but instead Lynch has passed into mount! Damn!
LeBeau wants to hold on but Lynch pushes him away.
LeBeau is trying desperately to improve position.
LeBeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LeBeau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau is trying to stand.
LeBeau is trying to escape the mount.
LeBeau sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
LeBeau looks like he's trying to stand up.
LeBeau 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.
Lynch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

It looks like Remy LeBeau has been cut.
LeBeau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lynch scores with a couple of nice shots.

LeBeau actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch prevents LeBeau from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeel Lynch dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

LeBeau lands an overhand right.
LeBeau throws a hook but Lynch avoids it easily.
LeBeau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lynch counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBeau swinging wildly here.
Lynch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lynch closes this distance looking for a takedown but LeBeau circles away.
LeBeau fails with the takedown
and Lynch counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lynch.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Lynch scores with a jab.
Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBeau.
Lynch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LeBeau throws a hook but Lynch blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by LeBeau. Beautiful body shot.
Lynch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeBeau's head backwards.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBeau throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch scores with a punch to the head.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Lynch avoids them all with ease.
Lynch throws out a counter right but LeBeau avoids it with no problem.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynch with the counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it easily.

LeBeau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lynch did well to prevent LeBeau getting side control.
Lynch regains full guard. Nicely done.

LeBeau drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lynch dives on top into guard.

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!

LeBeau looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynch passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch trying to control the position but LeBeau is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands a nice forearm strike.
LeBeau misses with an elbow from the bottom.
LeBeau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lynch's best efforts.
Lynch drops an elbow to the side of LeBeau's head.
Akeel Lynch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lynch slips a nice elbow through LeBeau's hands, connecting with LeBeau's forehead.
Lynch is thwarting LeBeau's attempts to control the position.
Lynch working LeBeau over with strikes.
Lynch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lynch wants to take a breather but LeBeau is having none of it.
LeBeau wants to get back to full guard but Lynch has passed into side control.
LeBeau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
LeBeau tries to bench press Lynch off him but Lynch keeps the position.
LeBeau is trying to control Lynch's posture but Lynch avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau is looking for a sweep.
LeBeau is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lynch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
LeBeau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
LeBeau sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lynch is thwarting LeBeau's attempts to control the position.

LeBeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

LeBeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynch pulls his head out easily.
Lynch wants to take a breather but LeBeau is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lynch.
LeBeau trying to control from the bottom.
Lynch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBeau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lynch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LeBeau is trying to get back to full guard.
LeBeau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

LeBeau is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lynch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

LeBeau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynch is aware though and is defending well.
Lynch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akeel Lynch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lynch shoots in and bounces LeBeau off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

LeBeau looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynch passes into half guard.
LeBeau is looking to improve his position.
Lynch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch is trying to control the action in half guard but LeBeau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lynch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LeBeau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

LeBeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch drops an elbow to the side of LeBeau's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LeBeau tries to get to full guard but Lynch has control of the leg.

LeBeau looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch slows the pace down in half guard.
Lynch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lynch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lynch lands with a punch from half guard.
LeBeau is looking for a sweep. Lynch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from LeBeau's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

LeBeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch is trying to control. LeBeau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LeBeau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
LeBeau regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeBeau throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lynch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lynch scoring with punches to the head and body.
LeBeau trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lynch lands a couple of elbows.
Lynch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBeau is keeping the position for now.

LeBeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBeau keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Akeel Lynch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lynch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LeBeau's head.
LeBeau trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Lynch postures up and lands a big shot to LeBeau's brow.
Lynch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lynch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

LeBeau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lynch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for LeBeau.
LeBeau wants to control but Lynch postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau is looking for a sweep.
LeBeau struggling a bit here.
Lynch working the head with strikes.
Lynch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at LeBeau to see if he's OK.
LeBeau wants to control but Lynch postures up.
Remy LeBeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau is trying to improve his position.
LeBeau sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Remy LeBeau's cut is getting worse.
LeBeau wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akeel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeel Lynch!
A relieved looking Akeel Lynch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.