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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marquardt's choice of entrance music: Welcome to the TerrorDome. Gerald Lynch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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183 cm
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184 lbs
14 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerald Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jericho Marquardt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquardt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquardt circles away.
Marquardt gets the takedown into side control.
Marquardt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynch, who protects the arm well.
Lynch is trying to get back to half guard.
Marquardt in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Marquardt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marquardt lands a nice forearm strike.
Marquardt swings around for an armbar but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marquardt's guard.
Marquardt trying to control the position here.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Marquardt is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Marquardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marquardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marquardt has his foot on Lynch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynch works his way back into a safe position though.
Lynch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marquardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marquardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Marquardt is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Marquardt keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marquardt working for submissions but it's allowed Lynch to get to half guard.
Marquardt is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.
Marquardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marquardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynch pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch is trying to control the action in half guard but Marquardt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt is looking to improve his position.
Lynch is stalling here. Marquardt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lynch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Marquardt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Marquardt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lynch is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lynch wants to control but Marquardt postures up.
Marquardt wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Marquardt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lynch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marquardt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lynch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marquardt but great work by Lynch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marquardt 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.
Lynch tries for a kimura but Marquardt is defending well.
Marquardt 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.
Marquardt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lynch wants to get back to full guard but Marquardt has passed into side control.
Marquardt landing strikes from the mount.
Marquardt landing strikes from the mount and Lynch is in trouble!
Marquardt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marquardt content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Marquardt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marquardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
Lynch throws a head kick but Marquardt moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Nice body kick from Marquardt.
Lynch with a jab.
Marquardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gerald Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquardt throws a leg kick but Lynch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marquardt misses with a straight left.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lynch sprawls well. Lynch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquardt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Marquardt misses.
Marquardt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marquardt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lynch takes a step back to recover.
Marquardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lynch wants it to stay on the feet.
Marquardt throws a low kick but Lynch moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lynch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marquardt scrambles back to his feet.
Lynch misses with a body shot.
Lynch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch throws a head kick but Marquardt moves out of range.
Lynch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marquardt can pounce on him.
Marquardt throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch tries to sprawl but Marquardt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marquardt trying to control from Lynch's half guard. Lynch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marquardt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lynch taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Marquardt lands an elbow.
Marquardt grinds an elbow into Lynch's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt is putting a hurting on Lynch here, landing some big shots from side control.
Marquardt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marquardt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marquardt throws an elbow but Lynch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Marquardt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lynch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marquardt tries for a kimura but Lynch is defending well.
Marquardt is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marquardt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lynch kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Marquardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Marquardt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marquardt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marquardt working over Lynch with some ground and pound. Lynch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marquardt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jericho Marquardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lynch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marquardt throws a big right hand that misses.
Marquardt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lynch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marquardt has Lynch in his guard.
Marquardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marquardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt wants to sweep but no luck.
Marquardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynch defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquardt is on top in guard.
Lynch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marquardt defends it easily.
Marquardt trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Gerald Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Marquardt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lynch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marquardt has Lynch in his guard.
Marquardt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynch passes into half guard.
Marquardt moves into full guard.
Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Marquardt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch drops back looking for a leg! Marquardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marquardt manages to kick Lynch off! Lynch jumps back into Marquardt's guard.
Marquardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marquardt keeping full guard, as Lynch tries to pass.
Lynch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marquardt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lynch escapes and throws Marquardt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Marquardt is trying to improve his position.
Lynch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marquardt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lynch's best efforts.
Marquardt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marquardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lynch pushes down on Marquardt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynch working Marquardt over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Marquardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marquardt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jericho Marquardt!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jericho Marquardt!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Jericho Marquardt!
Jericho Marquardt wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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