PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sone Fujimaro (ranked 2184 p4p, 1625 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 278 p4p, 214 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Fujimaro
vs
Lynar

174 cm
24
155
3 - 3 - 0

167 cm
24
164
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

SynCity Fightwear

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sone Fujimaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick by Fujimaro misses
and Lynar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fujimaro throws a poor cross that misses

and Lynar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujimaro!
A lull in the action here as Lynar stalls from top position.
Fujimaro pushes Lynar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lynar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lynar controlling from side mount.
Fujimaro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lynar trying to control the action but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lynar trying to control the action but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lynar wants to control but Fujimaro is keeping him busy.
Fujimaro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lynar asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Lynar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujimaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lynar happy to just control the position for now.
Fujimaro is not content to let Lynar control the position.

Lynar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujimaro has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lynar prevents Fujimaro from escaping the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimaro misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Fujimaro shows good takedown defense.

Lynar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fujimaro tries to kick Lynar off but Lynar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lynar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fujimaro pushes Lynar off looking to stand but Lynar dives back in and keeps control.
Lynar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Lynar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fujimaro enables Lynar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fujimaro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Fujimaro has his feet on Lynar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lynar dodges the punch combination from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lynar counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fujimaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynar somewhat.
Fujimaro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fujimaro lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujimaro tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujimaro misses with a looping right.
Lynar throws a counter combo.
Fujimaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lynar in his tracks.
Lynar dives in and grabs Fujimaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fujimaro pushes down on Lynar's head and hops out.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.

Lynar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fujimaro on his heels. He'll look to pass Fujimaro's guard now, I'm sure.
Lynar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynar tries to free his leg and advance position but Fujimaro is retaining full guard.
Lynar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujimaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Fujimaro is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fujimaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lynar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fujimaro.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big right from Fujimaro misses.
Fujimaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro moves out of range as Lynar strikes.
Fujimaro misses with a hook
and Lynar counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimaro connects with the punch.
Lynar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fujimaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Lynar as he checks the leg kick.
Lynar fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lynar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fujimaro misses with a straight left.
Lynar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fujimaro's waist but Fujimaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lynar off to one side.
Fujimaro throwing a counter right hand but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro misses with a left hand
and Lynar counters with a left and a right that stings Fujimaro.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Lynar, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Fujimaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lynar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fujimaro's guard.
Fujimaro wants to stand up but Lynar is controlling him.
Fujimaro 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.
Lynar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynar trying to control but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sone Fujimaro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fujimaro throws a leg kick
and Lynar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick.
Fujimaro throws the left hand but Lynar avoids the punch easily.
Lynar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Fujimaro there.
Fujimaro misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lynar counter with a right hand.
Lynar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fujimaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lynar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lynar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lynar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fujimaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lynar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro defending well as Lynar loads up on a big left hand.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick

and Lynar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Fujimaro is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lynar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynar has him pressed against the cage.

Lynar has Fujimaro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lynar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fujimaro tumbling to the mat - Lynar dives into Fujimaro's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Fujimaro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lynar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fujimaro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lynar to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick
and Lynar counters with a left and a right that stings Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands with a hook. Lynar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lynar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fujimaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynar somewhat.
Fujimaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Lynar avoided it.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut

and Lynar counters with a shoot takedown. Fujimaro fights it but they end up in guard.

Fujimaro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fujimaro breaks from the clinch.
Fujimaro misses the shot to the body.
Fujimaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fujimaro throws a poor cross that misses

and Lynar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fujimaro's guard.
Lynar trying to control but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujimaro wants to get back to his feet but Lynar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lynar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujimaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fujimaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sone Fujimaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujimaro throws a big shot that misses.
Fujimaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro tests Lynar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujimaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynar.
Lynar drops his hands momentarily and Fujimaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lynar blocks a leg kick.
Fujimaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fujimaro lands with a straight right. Lynar didn't see that one coming.
Fujimaro looks to land a combination but Lynar avoids it well.
Lynar ducks under a wild hook from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Lynar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Lynar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fujimaro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynar in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sone Fujimaro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fujimaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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