PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthit Rattanakosin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthit Rattanakosin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lynn
vs
Rattanakosin

172 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carl Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arthit Rattanakosin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Lynn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lynn throws a looping overhand right but Rattanakosin ducks down to avoid it.
Lynn misses with a straight right.

Rattanakosin has closed the distance and engaged Lynn in a clinch.
Rattanakosin stops a takedown attempt from Lynn.
Rattanakosin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lynn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rattanakosin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rattanakosin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lynn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lynn has clasped his hands together around Rattanakosin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Lynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rattanakosin is trying to get back to his feet.
Rattanakosin regains half guard, as Lynn was trying to land strikes.
Lynn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rattanakosin!
Rattanakosin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rattanakosin is squirming around, avoiding Lynn's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lynn misses with a head shot.
Rattanakosin tries to reverse the position but Lynn maintains control.
Lynn looking to ground and pound but Rattanakosin is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lynn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rattanakosin is now in Lynn's guard. A big mistake from Lynn there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lynn looking for a guillotine here but Rattanakosin defends easily.
Rattanakosin trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lynn uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Lynn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rattanakosin!

Lynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lynn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rattanakosin down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rattanakosin can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lynn trying to control the action but Rattanakosin is working from the bottom.
Lynn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Lynn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Rattanakosin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynn throws an overhand right that lands on Rattanakosin's shoulder, as Rattanakosin tries to avoid the shot.
Lynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rattanakosin swivels and escapes.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rattanakosin as he jumps to the side.

Lynn has Rattanakosin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rattanakosin with a knee to the head.
Rattanakosin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lynn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rattanakosin smiles and moves away.
Lynn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rattanakosin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rattanakosin lands with a right hand.
Lynn misses with a takedown attempt - Rattanakosin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rattanakosin instigates a clinch.
Lynn misses with a punch to the body.
Lynn avoiding damage as Rattanakosin throws knees to the body.
Lynn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rattanakosin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rattanakosin misses with a knee to the head.
Rattanakosin wants to stall.
Lynn blocks an elbow strike from Rattanakosin.
Lynn tries for a takedown but Rattanakosin manages to get underhooks.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lynn fails to pull guard.
Rattanakosin taking a breather.

Lynn manages to break the clinch.
Carl Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn blocks a leg kick.

Rattanakosin gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn tries to break free but Rattanakosin pushes him back against the cage.
Rattanakosin tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynn avoids the damage to the body.
Rattanakosin is trying to stall.
Rattanakosin tries to land a knee to the head but Lynn blocks with his arms.
Lynn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rattanakosin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rattanakosin stalling in the clinch but Lynn improves position.
Lynn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rattanakosin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rattanakosin looking to throw knees to the head but Lynn is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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!

Lynn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rattanakosin can't fight it off and eventually Lynn manages to take the fight to the floor. Rattanakosin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rattanakosin is controlling Lynn's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn throwing strikes from guard but Rattanakosin blocks nicely.
Lynn looking to pass the guard.
Lynn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lynn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn trying to control but Rattanakosin is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rattanakosin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
We've been informed that Rattanakosin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Lynn closes the distance and clinches.
Lynn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rattanakosin is defending well.
Lynn tries for a takedown but Rattanakosin manages to get underhooks.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Rattanakosin misses with a knee to the head.
Rattanakosin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lynn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rattanakosin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynn is defending well for now.
Lynn jumps guard but Rattanakosin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rattanakosin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rattanakosin missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Lynn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Rattanakosin clinches.

Lynn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rattanakosin regains guard.
Lynn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rattanakosin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rattanakosin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn.
Lynn looking to pass the guard.
Lynn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Lynn crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn wants to control but Rattanakosin is keeping him busy.
Lynn wants to control for a moment but Rattanakosin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lynn is trying to control the action in half guard but Rattanakosin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lynn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lynn is looking to advance position but Rattanakosin won't allow it.
Arthit Rattanakosin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn wants to take a breather but Rattanakosin is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Carl Lynn.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lynn decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rattanakosin!
Lynn trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lynn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rattanakosin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rattanakosin!
Lynn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rattanakosin is staying active underneath Lynn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lynn is trying to control the action in half guard but Rattanakosin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Lynn seems content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Carl Lynn just wasn't active enough.
A leg kick checked by Lynn.
Carl Lynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rattanakosin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rattanakosin wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Lynn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lynn, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Lynn!
A very excited looking Carl Lynn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.