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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trunks Brief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brotha Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brotha Lynch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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178 cm
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180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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188 cm
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trunks Brief! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotha Lynch! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brief shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Brief wants to take a breather but Lynch is having none of it. Brief is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynch has managed to free his arm - good work. Lynch is staying active underneath Brief, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Brief seems to be looking for submissions.
Brief is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Brief.
Lynch actively working from the bottom here. Lynch actively working from the bottom here. Brief is trying to work for a kimura but Lynch is defending well.
Brief looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brief wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back. Lynch with the active half guard here but Brief passes nicely into side control. Lynch gets back to half guard. Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Brief is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Brief is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Lynch won't allow Brief to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brief is looking for a kimura but Lynch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brief to get the leverage. Brief wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working. Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brief pulls his head out easily. Brief is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Brief is controlling well.
Brief is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer. Lynch wants to get back to full guard. Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lynch looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brief is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Brief is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lynch is refusing to be controlled, as Brief sits in half guard. Lynch is trying to get back to full guard. Brief is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Brief is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily. Lynch is staying active underneath Brief, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lynch looking for submissions off his back. Lynch has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brief escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brief! Brief looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Brief is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynch is defending well. Brief tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brief is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynch is defending well. Brief wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynch, who protects the arm well. Brief working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Brief wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lynch manages to get back to half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brief wants to take a breather but Lynch is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trunks Brief dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body. Brief takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Brief manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lynch on his heels. He'll look to pass Lynch's guard now, I'm sure. Brief trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Brief defends easily.
Lynch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brief doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brief manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Brief wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving. Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynch is breathing heavily. Brief drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brief jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Trunks Brief overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Brief advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brief off and has taken his back! Brief has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Lynch gets his hands free as Brief looks to control. Brief is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brief tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Lynch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Brief regains half guard. Brief gets full guard. My spies in Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) inform me that Lynch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Brief has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Brief working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lynch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brief looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brief looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brief! Brief controlling from side mount. Brief tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brief has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Lynch is looking to regain half guard here but Brief keeps moving and retains side control. Brief working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Brief tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brief has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brief has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lynch! Brief wants to finish this one by submission but Lynch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brief. Brief swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trunks Brief! The defeated Brotha Lynch had this to say: 'I want a rematch!'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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