PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Lynch (ranked 6102 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Stevens Iii (ranked 3367 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Lynch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lynch
vs
Stevens Iii

193 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 1 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chip Stevens Iii!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stevens Iii clinches.

Lynch has picked Stevens Iii up - he's going for a ride! Lynch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lynch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens Iii on the ground.

Lynch is trying to work for a kimura but Stevens Iii is defending well.
Stevens Iii wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.
Lynch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stevens Iii trying to hold on to Lynch's head to control him but Lynch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lynch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stevens Iii is just riding it out for now. Lynch eventually gives up the hold.
Stevens Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynch's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens Iii tries to keep control of the position but Lynch is staying busy.
Lynch covering up well under a series of strikes from Stevens Iii.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens Iii lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stevens Iii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lynch just looking to survive in the bad position.
Stevens Iii misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stevens Iii patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stevens Iii not allowing Lynch to control his hands.
Lynch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Stevens Iii working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lynch is doing well to defend. Stevens Iii seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lynch is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chip Stevens Iii!