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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uale Mai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Lynch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Uale Mai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynch.
Mai lands a two punch combo.
Lynch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mai is able to avoid easily.
Mai misses the jab.
Lynch keeps Mai at a distance using the push kick.
Lynch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lynch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mai. That did some damage!
Mai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynch moves into the clinch.
Lynch wants a takedown but no success here.
Mai working hard to break the clinch.
Lynch missing with knees to the body.
Mai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lynch working Mai over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch lands a good knee to the midsection. Mai won't want to take too many of those.
Lynch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lynch lands an uppercut.
Lynch tries to land knees in the clinch but Mai avoids the damage to the body.
Lynch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mai looks gassed!
Lynch manages to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Mai tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch controlling from the top position.
Mai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mai is looking to sweep but instead, Lynch has passed into half guard.
Lynch wants to control but Mai is keeping him busy.
Lynch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lynch controlling from the full mount.
Lynch trying to control but Mai is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lynch thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lynch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mai bucks up and throws Lynch to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mai.
Mai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mai punishes Lynch's body with a nice straight punch.
Mai cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Mai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Lynch misses with a body kick.
Mai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lynch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mai counters with a good low kick that Lynch was not able to check.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Mai sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mai throws a nice looking combination but Lynch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynch.
Lynch instigates a clinch.
Lynch tries to land knees in the clinch but Mai avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Lynch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mai checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Lynch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lynch scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Mai.
Uale Mai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Mai lands a jab to the head.
Mai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Mai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mai scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch wants to clinch.
Uale Mai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lynch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lynch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mai lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
Lynch throws a low kick, looking for Mai's leg but Mai calmly moves out of range.
Mai cracks Lynch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lynch checks a low kick from Mai.
Mai tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynch's head.
Lynch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Lynch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lynch moves into the clinch.
Lynch misses with a body punch.
A short left from Mai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lynch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mai's efforts to push away.
Lynch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mai walks away with a smile on his face. Lynch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lynch shoots in and drives through. Mai sprawls well.
Mai throws a nice looking combination but Lynch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mai misses with a wild combination.
Mai misses with the combination.
Mai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mai misses with a looping left.
Mai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lynch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lynch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mai avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch forces Mai back against the cage and clinches.
Mai working hard to break the clinch.
Lynch slowing the pace effectively.
Lynch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mai is defending well for now.
Mai lands with a left to the head.
Lynch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mai misses with some punches.
Mai is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns Mai into the cage.
Lynch effectively controlling the action here.
Lynch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mai's efforts to push away.
Lynch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch prevents Mai from breaking the clinch.
Lynch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lynch.
Lynch trying to land knees to the body.
Mai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mai tries to circle away but Lynch has him pinned against the cage.
Mai is trying to break free.
Mai is looking to break free of the clinch but Lynch has double underhooks.
Mai working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mai is looking to break free of the clinch but Lynch has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Mai.
Mai misses with a punch to the body.
Mai avoiding damage as Lynch throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uale Mai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good shot there by Mai.
Lynch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mai.
Mai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Mai checks it.
Mai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynch's head.
Decent striking displayed by Mai there.
Lynch tried to score with a low kick but Mai checks it.
Mai blocks the body kick.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mai is looking to score with low kicks.
Mai misses with a body kick.
Lynch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mai to the ground. Lynch is now in Mai's guard.
Mai being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch stops Mai from standing up.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Mai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Scott Lynch just wasn't active enough.
Mai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Mai as he checks the leg kick.
Mai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mai misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Lynch.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mai's calf.
Mai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch throws a low kick but Mai moves out of range easily.
Mai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lynch connects with a solid leg kick.
Lynch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mai.
Mai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Mai finds it's way through Lynch's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a lazy head kick
and Mai counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mai tries to avoid it but Lynch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mai to the ground. Mai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mai lunges at Lynch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lynch's hand.
Mai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynch.
Mai digs a good hook to Lynch's body.
Mai checks a low kick from Lynch.
Mai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
An inside leg kick from Lynch misses.
Mai throws a low kick, looking for Lynch's leg but Lynch calmly moves out of range.
Mai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lynch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mai lands a jab to the nose.
Lynch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mai moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lynch throws a low kick, looking for Mai's leg but Mai calmly moves out of range.
Lynch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mai checks it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lynch is defended easily by Mai.
Uale Mai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch tries a low kick but Mai avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mai misses with a double jab.
Mai lands with a nice combination. Lynch backs away looking to recover.
Lynch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uale Mai.
I think Mai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Uale Mai!
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energy
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