PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshaun Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salem Kombat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Lynch
vs
Kombat

194 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

KAISER
Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marshaun Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salem Kombat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kombat throws a series of strikes that have Lynch backpedaling.

It looks like Marshaun Lynch has been cut.
Lynch lands with a slapping head kick.
Kombat misses with a head kick.
Lynch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kombat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kombat misses with a head kick.

Lynch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kombat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Kombat pushes Lynch off and gets back to his feet.
Kombat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lynch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kombat's head backwards.
Lynch looks for a takedown but Kombat sprawls well.
That kick from Lynch tenderised Kombat's leg. Kombat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kombat fails to land the takedown.
Kombat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marshaun Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salem Kombat.
Kombat looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Kombat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch shoots for a takedown but Kombat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lynch scores with a three punch combo!
Kombat misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by Lynch.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Kombat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kombat wants it to stay on the feet.
Kombat moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
Lynch is looking to land body kicks.
Kombat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynch.
A left and a right from Kombat both land. Nice combination.
Lynch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kombat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kombat throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Kombat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynch as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kombat tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a head kick but Kombat moves out of range.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Salem Kombat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kombat tries to clinch up.
Kombat tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range.
Kombat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lynch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kombat somewhat.
Lynch misses with a two punch combination.
Lynch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kombat tries to clinch up.
Kombat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kombat as he avoids it easily.

Kombat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kombat lands in his opponent's guard.

Kombat stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kombat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kombat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynch stuffs the takedown.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch lands a head kick. Kombat smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kombat sprawls well. Kombat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lynch gets slowly back to his feet.
Kombat misses with a few strikes there.
Kombat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kombat doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynch circles away.
Lynch dives in and grabs Kombat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kombat pushes down on Lynch's head and hops out.
Kombat dives in and grabs Lynch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes down on Kombat's head and hops out.
Lynch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kombat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kombat's hands.
Lynch throws a head kick but Kombat moves out of range.
Kombat shoots in for a double leg but Lynch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lynch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kombat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kombat lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kombat wants to stand but Lynch is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kombat tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kombat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Salem Kombat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marshaun Lynch's cut.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kombat shoots in but no luck this time.
Lynch misses with a kick to the body.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Kombat gets tackled into the cage by Lynch. Lynch maintains the clinch.
Lynch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kombat's efforts to push away.
Lynch lands an elbow inside that Kombat shrugs off.
Lynch blocks a body shot from Kombat.
Kombat tries to pull guard but Lynch won't allow it.

Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kombat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch throws a right hand that Kombat ducks under and follows up with a left that Kombat also avoids with ease.
Kombat shoots in but no luck this time.
Marshaun Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salem Kombat.

Kombat looking to score a takedown here. Lynch is defending well but Kombat drives through and ends up in Lynch's guard.
Kombat throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch controlling Kombat's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynch kicks Kombat off and gets to his feet.
Kombat wants to clinch.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kombat dives in and grabs Lynch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes down on Kombat's head and hops out.
Lynch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kombat if he has to take too many more of those.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kombat throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
Lynch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kombat shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kombat shoots in and drives through. Lynch sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kombat.
Lynch scores with a head kick. Kombat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kombat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kombat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kombat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynch's waist but Lynch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kombat off to one side.

Kombat gets tackled into the cage by Lynch. Lynch maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kombat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lynch tries to avoid it but Kombat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lynch to the ground. Lynch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lynch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kombat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kombat!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kombat.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kombat shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense.
Lynch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kombat.
Lynch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kombat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lynch pinned against the cage. Lynch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lynch shoots for a takedown but Kombat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lynch scores with a head kick. Kombat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lynch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kombat.
Lynch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kombat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lynch misses with a two punch combination.
Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kombat fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Lynch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a wild combination.
Kombat throws a nice head kick!
Kombat avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Kombat closes the distance and clinches up with Lynch, looking for a takedown. Kombat pushes Lynch against the cage but Lynch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kombat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kombat avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kombat is defended easily by Lynch.
Kombat dodges the punch combination from Lynch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshaun Lynch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marshaun Lynch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Kombat doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynch circles away.
Kombat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kombat tries to clinch up.
Kombat tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kombat shoots for a takedown but Lynch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lynch lands with a hook. Kombat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marshaun Lynch is winning the standup battle so far.
Kombat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches up with Kombat, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes Kombat against the cage but Kombat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lynch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kombat.
Kombat is looking to clinch.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Kombat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kombat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch takes one to the chin there.
Lynch works over Kombat's head and body with a nice combination.
Kombat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lynch but Lynch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marshaun Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salem Kombat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kombat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynch misses with a few strikes there.
Lynch is looking to chop away at Kombat's legs.
Kombat throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Kombat moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch.
Kombat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Kombat avoids them all with ease.
Kombat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynch as he jumps to the side.
Kombat misses with a wild combination.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Kombat.
Lynch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kombat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lynch defends it nicely.
Lynch throws a head kick but Kombat moves out of range.
Kombat dives in and grabs Lynch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes down on Kombat's head and hops out.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Kombat avoids them all with ease.
Kombat tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kombat on the side of the head.
Lynch stuffs the takedown.
Lynch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kombat.
Kombat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lynch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kombat somewhat.
Lynch fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kombat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kombat closes the distance and clinches up with Lynch, looking for a takedown. Kombat pushes Lynch against the cage but Lynch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Kombat shoots in for a double leg but Lynch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kombat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kombat throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kombat. No joy for Lynch on that attempt.
Kombat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.

Kombat shoots in and bounces Lynch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lynch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Kombat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kombat wants to stand and escape but instead Lynch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kombat wants to get back to his feet but Lynch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kombat is working an open guard so Lynch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marshaun Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kombat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynch manages to avoid it.
Lynch lands a nice shot that snaps Kombat's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kombat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kombat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lynch defends it nicely.
Kombat throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salem Kombat.
I think Kombat 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salem Kombat!