PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tataglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is System of a down- Chop Suey. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lynch
vs
Tataglia

180 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tataglia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Lynch darts in and clinches Tataglia up against the cage.
Tataglia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lynch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lynch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tataglias head.
Tataglia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lynch blocks it with crossed arms.
Tataglia tries to pull guard but Lynch holds him up against the cage and eventually Tataglia drops back down to his feet.
Tataglia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lynch prevents it.
Jeremy Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tataglia.
Tataglia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lynch avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tataglia throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Lynch.

Tataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tataglia is looking to clinch but Lynch is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tataglia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tataglia fails with the takedown

and Lynch counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
An elbow from Lynch crashes against the mat.

Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Tataglia is defending well.

Lynch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tataglia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tataglia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Tataglia is defending well.

Lynch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Tataglia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lynch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Tataglia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Lynch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lynch tries for a kimura but Tataglia is defending well.
Tataglia tries to bench press Lynch off him but Lynch keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here as Lynch stalls from top position.

Lynch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tataglia has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Lynch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tataglia shoots in looking for a takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl out of it but Tataglia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lynch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tataglia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lynch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tataglia moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Tataglia is just out of range.
Lynch keeps the fight on the outside.
Tataglia shoots in and drives through. Lynch sprawls well.
Jeremy Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tataglia.

Lynch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lynch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tataglia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lynch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tataglia is just riding it out for now. Lynch eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tataglia sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tataglia keeps working.

Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Tataglia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tataglia is looking to control Lynch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tataglia avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lynch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tataglia is just riding it out for now. Lynch eventually gives up the hold.
Tataglia is looking for a sweep. Lynch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tataglia is trying to stand back up but Lynch is controlling him

Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Tataglia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lynch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tataglia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynch.

Lynch seems to be looking for submissions.

Lynch is trying to work for a kimura but Tataglia is defending well.

Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Tataglia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tataglia tries to kick Lynch off but Lynch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lynch is trying to control. Tataglia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tataglia trying to control from the bottom.
Jeremy Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lynch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lynch trying to control the action but Tataglia is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Lynch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lynch lands an overhand right.
Tataglia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tataglia tries to clinch up but Lynch circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Lynch or perhaps it was just good defense by Tataglia which made him look bad.
Tataglia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lynch pinned against the cage. Lynch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Tataglia shoots in and gets a takedown into Lynch's guard.
Tataglia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tataglia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lynch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tataglia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch looking to control.

Lynch has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tataglia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lynch.
Lynch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Tataglia is looking for a kimura but Lynch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tataglia to get the leverage.

Tataglia wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Tataglia is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Tataglia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lynch trying to control but Tataglia postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tataglia 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. Tataglia eventually gives up the hold.

Lynch actively working from the bottom here.

Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tataglia pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tataglia trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it.
Lynch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tataglia jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tataglia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lynch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tataglia off and has taken his back!

Lynch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tataglia has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tataglia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tataglia tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.

Lynch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tataglia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynch.

Tataglia is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Lynch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lynch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

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