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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Lynch (ranked 5164 p4p, 0 weight class) and Divanei Silva (ranked 4951 p4p, 502 weight class). Divanei Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Divanei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Lynch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lynch is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silva to the mat. Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva pulls Lynch in close to prevent any damage.
Lynch is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Lynch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynch with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep here but Lynch controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva pulls Lynch in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynch gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Lynch manages to retain guard.
Silva throws a strike but Lynch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lynch working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his hands on Lynch's head, controlling the position.
Lynch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lynch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lynch postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Lynch from standing up.
Lynch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Lynch slips an elbow through the middle.
Lynch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lynch with a nice head shot there.
Silva trying to control the position.
Lynch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva is trying to keep Lynch in close.
Silva has Lynch pulled in close to control his posture.
Lynch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva is trying to control the position but Lynch postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva wants to stand but Lynch is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva looks winded!
Lynch trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Lynch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lynch stuffs the takedown.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut.
Lynch has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Lynch jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
Lynch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it.
Lynch wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Lynch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Lynch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Trent Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch seems keen to control Silva's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Lynch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynch as he avoids it easily.
Trent Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Divanei Silva.
Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Lynch, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva tries for a takedown but Lynch circles away easily
and Lynch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lynch counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Lynch is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Lynch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Lynch is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lynch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lynch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva is trying to keep Lynch in close.
Silva working a defensive guard but Lynch passes into half guard.
Lynch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lynch seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Lynch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Lynch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Lynch stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lynch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lynch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Silva tries to escape but Lynch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lynch has got his arm under Silva's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Silva has spun round into Lynch's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Lynch wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it.
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Lynch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva 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.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lynch's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Divanei Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands and throws Lynch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working.
Lynch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva looks up at the clock and then as Lynch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva wants to take a breather but Lynch manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Silva.
Lynch can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Lynch is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynch is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Lynch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Divanei Silva.
Well Lynch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Lynch!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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