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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartlock comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot to Thrill - AC/DC. Lynch has chosen System of a down- Chop Suey as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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186 cm
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184 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hartlock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Lynch! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lynch tests Hartlock's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lynch tries to bum rush Hartlock with a series of wild strikes but Hartlock uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hartlock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Lynch tries to roll over but Hartlock keeps him under control. Hartlock is looking for a kimura but Lynch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hartlock to get the leverage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hartlock is looking for a kimura here.
Hartlock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily. Hartlock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hartlock passes the guard and advances to mount! Lynch is looking to improve his position but Hartlock isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Hartlock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Hartlock has hold of Lynch's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lynch manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Lynch is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hartlock is working for a guillotine from mount but Lynch frees his head quite easily.
Hartlock 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 wants to control but Hartlock is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hartlock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lynch is looking to improve his position but Hartlock isn't that keen on the idea. Hartlock working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Hartlock is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lynch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lynch! 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hartlock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynch is aware though and is defending well. Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartlock swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hartlock wants to sweep here but Lynch controlling him for the moment. Hartlock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hartlock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hartlock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartlock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynch trying to control but Hartlock is working from the bottom. Lynch passes into half guard. Lynch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hartlock! Lynch misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lynch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hartlock gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lynch moves into full mount! Hartlock won't be happy about that! Hartlock sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lynch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynch seems to be looking for submissions.
Hartlock is not content to let Lynch control the position. Hartlock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartlock is retaining full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hartlock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lynch passes into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hartlock dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lynch throws a looping overhand right but Hartlock ducks down to avoid it. Lynch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hartlock circles away quickly and effectively. Lynch lands a slapping body shot.
Lynch lands an overhand right. Lynch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartlock lands a leg kick that knocks Lynch off balance momentarily. Lynch throws a leg kick and Hartlock counters with a single leg into guard. Lynch didn't expect that. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lynch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartlock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartlock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Hartlock is proving a slippery customer.
Hartlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hartlock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lynch working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hartlock has passed into half guard!
Hartlock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hartlock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working. Lynch is looking for a sweep. Hartlock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hartlock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hartlock 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. Hartlock eventually gives up the hold. Lynch is looking to control Hartlock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lynch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartlock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartlock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hartlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chris Hartlock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartlock wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving. Lynch is looking for a triangle but Hartlock pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hartlock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hartlock seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt. Hartlock is looking for a kimura here.
Hartlock wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hartlock seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt. Hartlock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily. Hartlock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hartlock prevents Lynch from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hartlock trying to pass the guard but Lynch defending well. Hartlock is trying to work for a kimura but Lynch is defending well.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Hartlock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hartlock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartlock. Hartlock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hartlock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hartlock dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hartlock avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Hartlock walks into a jab. A punch combination from Lynch misses. Lynch throws a hook to the side of Hartlock's head but Hartlock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lynch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hartlock. An inside leg kick from Hartlock misses. Lynch throws a leg kick and Hartlock counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lynch! Lynch is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hartlock locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Lynch is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Hartlock! An out of breath and clearly excited Chris Hartlock thanked Untouchable Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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