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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Lynch (ranked 24842 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Gregson (ranked 5901 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Gregson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francisco 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, Don Gregson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregson throws a head kick that misses
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gregson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lynch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregson somewhat.
Gregson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLynch.
Lynch tries for a takedown but Gregson circles away easily
and Gregson counters with a series of strikes. Lynch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gregson throws an overhand right that lands on Lynch's shoulder, as Lynch tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch clinches.
Gregson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lynch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Gregson.
Gregson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gregson breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Gregson avoids them all with ease.
Gregson checks a leg kick nicely.
Gregson thows a body kick. Lynch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lynch tries to keep at a distance but Gregson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gregson breaks from the clinch.
Lynch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gregson!
Lynch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lynch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lynch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gregson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gregson, who protects the arm well.
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 working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gregson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregson is trying to control Lynch's posture but Lynch avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregson is trying to get back to half guard.
Lynch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gregson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lynch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gregson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gregson is trying to improve his position.
Lynch tries to score with some ground and pound. Gregson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lynch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gregson is looking to reverse the position.
Lynch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gregson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lynch's guard! Nice work there by Gregson!
Gregson stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
Gregson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynch being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.
Lynch throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Gregson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gregson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lynch avoids it really well and circles away.
Gregson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lynch avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregson moves into range and clinches up with Lynch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lynch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lynch postures up.
Gregson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Francisco Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gregson moves into range and clinches up with Lynch.
Lynch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lynch gets underhooks to prevent Gregson's takedown attempt.
Francisco Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gregson.
Gregson looking to slow down the pace here.
Gregson is breathing heavily.
Lynch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to take the fight to the mat but Gregson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lynch has Gregson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lynch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gregson tumbling to the mat - Lynch dives into Gregson's guard.
Gregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gregson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynch chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lynch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gregson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gregson, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Gregson moves out of range easily.
Gregson has closed the distance and engaged Lynch in a clinch.
Lynch is trying to pull guard but Gregson has him pressed against the cage.
Gregson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lynch is keeping busy.
Lynch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gregson keeps control of Lynch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lynch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gregson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregson moves into the clinch.
Lynch misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregson breaks the clinch.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Gregson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gregson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gregson tries to score with a low kick but Lynch moves his leg out of the way.
Lynch throwing a counter right hand but Gregson manages to avoid it.
Lynch scores with a takedown into Gregson's guard.
Gregson pushes Lynch off and scrambles back to his feet.
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 throws out a leg kick but Gregson moves out of range and Lynch only half commits.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gregson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregson gets caught napping as Lynch dives in and scores a takedown. Gregson manages to retain guard.
Lynch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gregson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Gregson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gregson shoots in but Lynch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregson clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Gregson.
It looks like Francisco Lynch has been cut.
Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gregson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregson misses with a knee strike.
Lynch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gregson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lynch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gregson prevents it.
Gregson lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregson landing knees to the head.
Gregson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregson wants to stall.
Lynch is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregson has closed the distance and engaged Lynch in a clinch.
Gregson is working for takedown but Lynch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gregson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lynch wants a takedown.
Lynch pulls guard successfully.
Gregson trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynch stops Gregson from getting back to his feet.
Gregson trying to control from the bottom.
Lynch is working for a kimura but Gregson is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to stand up but Gregson is controlling the position.
Gregson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lynch is working for a kimura but Gregson is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynch is working for a submission of some sort.
Gregson is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lynch seems to be working for a kimura but Gregson defends the submission attempt.
Gregson wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.
Gregson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynch.
Lynch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Francisco Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Gregson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Gregson.
I've got Gregson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Gregson!
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energy
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RATING
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