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Event:
CEFC 270 New Years end
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Fighter 1 has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch tests Fighter 1's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch lands a nice shot that snaps Fighter 1's head back.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter 1 looks winded!#TD#
Lynch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fighter 1 looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Fighter 1 throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Fighter 1 misses.
Fighter 1 takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fighter 1 takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynch clobbers Fighter 1 with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Fighter 1 is rocked!
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Fighter 1 is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him?
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter 1 manages to avoid it.
Fighter 1 seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##TD#
Lynch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fighter 1 napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Fighter 1 is defending well.
Fighter 1 stops Lynch from passing to mount. #SUB#
Lynch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fighter 1 is looking for a sweep.
Lynch lands an elbow.
Fighter 1 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Fighter 1 is defending well.
Lynch in side control, throwing shots but Fighter 1 defends. #T2#
Fighter 1 regains half guard.
Fighter 1 gets full guard.#SUB#
Lynch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fighter 1 is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fighter 1 has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lynch 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch wants to stand and escape but Fighter 1 is having none of it.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet. #SUB#
Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fighter 1 defends it easily.
Fighter 1 controlling from the top position.
Lynch looking to control.
#T3#
Fighter 1 is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lynch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fighter 1 controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Fighter 1 defends easily.
#SUB#
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fighter 1's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fighter 1 trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lynch's guard.#SUB#
Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lynch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fighter 1 is aware though and is defending well.
Fighter 1 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lynch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter 1 slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joshua Lynch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lynch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Lynch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fighter 1 sprawls well initially but Lynch persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lynch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fighter 1 doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynch.
Lynch not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fighter 1 sees it coming and defends easily.
Fighter 1 is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Fighter 1 wants to get back to full guard.
Fighter 1 pushes Lynch off looking to stand but Lynch dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fighter 1 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lynch seems to be looking for submissions.
Lynch trying to control the action but Fighter 1 is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Fighter 1 has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lynch is on him like a limpet, forcing Fighter 1 back against the cage.
Fighter 1 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Lynch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses.
Fighter 1 creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lynch's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Lynch has been cut.
Fighter 1 tries to land a knee to the head but Lynch blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Lynch gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fighter 1 regains guard.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet but Lynch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fighter 1 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lynch slips nicely into half guard.
Lynch wants to take a breather but Fighter 1 is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter 1 tries to kick Lynch off but Lynch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fighter 1 is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3##SUB#
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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fighter 1 does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lynch trying to mount his opponent but Fighter 1 defends it. #ES2#
Fighter 1 manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Lynch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Fighter 1 throws Lynch to one side and escapes!
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Sparring Fighter 1 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fighter 1 enables Lynch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fighter 1 manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Fighter 1 keeps moving. #T4#
Lynch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fighter 1 trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Lynch passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura here.
Fighter 1 controlling the position well. #SUB#
Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fighter 1 sees it coming and defends easily.
Fighter 1 moves into full guard.
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 Joshua Lynch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joshua Lynch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch attempts a counter takedown but Fighter 1 avoids it well and moves away.
Lynch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
Lynch tries to land knees in the clinch but Fighter 1 avoids the damage to the body.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fighter 1 is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fighter 1 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter 1 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fighter 1 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Lynch fails to land.
Fighter 1 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Lynch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fighter 1 walks away with a smile on his face. Lynch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fighter 1 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighter 1 lands with a nice body punch.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lynch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fighter 1 under the eye.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Lynch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 lands with a kick to the temple. Lynch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Fighter 1 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Lynch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fighter 1 tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lynch is in Fighter 1's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lynch 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.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter 1 is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Fighter 1 keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch stops Fighter 1 from standing up.
Fighter 1 keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sparring Fighter 1 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Lynch scores with a nice head shot.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter 1 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Fighter 1 misses its intended target. #T3#
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Lynch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
Lynch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fighter 1 has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Fighter 1 throws an elbow but it misses.
Fighter 1 tries to work over Lynch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynch avoiding damage as Fighter 1 throws knees to the body.
Fighter 1 is trying to break free.#BC2#
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lynch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter 1 looking to throw knees to the head but Lynch is blocking nicely.
Lynch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter 1 backwards.
Lynch tries to land a knee to the head but Fighter 1 blocks with his arms.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lynch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fighter 1 has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Fighter 1 misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter 1 misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fighter 1 just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lynch's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
Fighter 1 is trying to break the clinch but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fighter 1 is defending well for now.
Fighter 1 is trying to force a seperation but Lynch has the dominant position.
Fighter 1 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Lynch.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter 1 struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Joshua Lynch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter 1.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter 1 looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fighter 1 lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter 1 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joshua Lynch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lynch, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Lynch!
A very excited looking Joshua Lynch rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Sparring Fighter 1 had this to say: 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.
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Event:
CEFC Live 46
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynch tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lynch scores with a hook.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Landry swinging wildly here.
Landry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lynch throws a right hand that misses
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Landry lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Lynch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lynch cracks Landry with a good jab.
Landry stuns Lynch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Landry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Lynch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Landry is trying to stand up here but Lynch is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Landry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynch wants to control but Landry is keeping him busy.
Landry is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynch working over Landry with some ground and pound. Landry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Landry is not content to let Lynch control the position.
Landry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynch's back!#SUB2#
Landry is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
Lynch has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Landry.
Landry has the hooks in. Lynch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy.
Lynch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lynch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Lynch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Landry is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Landry is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
Lynch trying to hold on to Landry's head to control him but Landry postures up.
Landry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Landry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU2#
Landry decides to stand and escape the position.
Landry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lynch defends it nicely.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry fails to land the takedown.
Lynch misses with a body shot.
Landry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Landry moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Lynch throws a hook but Landry avoids it easily.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Lynch drives through with a takedown into Landry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch lands a couple of digs.
Lynch chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Landry 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.
#R2#
Lynch tries to clinch but Landry moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Landry misses
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
Ed Landry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lynch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Lynch backs off Landry throws a huge counter combo but Lynch manages to avoid it all.
Landry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
Landry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lynch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Landry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Landry slips a jab from Lynch.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
Landry moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Landry unleashes a big counter combination but Lynch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lynch throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Lynch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Landry's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Landry.
Landry throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lynch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##TD#
Lynch feints and as Landry raises his hands in defense, Lynch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lynch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lynch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landry keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Landry is retaining full guard.
Lynch trying to control but Landry is working from the bottom.
Landry wants to sweep here but Lynch controlling him for the moment.
Lynch passes into half guard.
Landry is trying to stand up here but Lynch is controlling him well. #T2#
Lynch wants to take a breather but Landry is having none of it.
Joshua Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lynch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Lynch is working for a submission of some sort.
Landry wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Lynch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Landry tries to kick Lynch off but Lynch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Landry throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Landry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Landry works the jab nicely.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch swings widly with a right hand
and Landry counters with a two punch combo.
Lynch looks to throw the jab but Landry is out of range.
Landry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Lynch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Landry on the side of the head.
Lynch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Landry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynch somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Landry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
Landry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landry moves away.
Landry thumps Lynch with a low kick.
Landry throws a series of punches but Lynch avoids them all with ease.
Landry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
Lynch stuns Landry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lynch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Lynch misses.
Landry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed Landry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice shot by Landry.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lynch or perhaps it was just good defense by Landry, which made it look bad.
Landry throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynch swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Landry's head but Landry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch is looking to clinch but Landry is avoiding it.
#TD#
Lynch gets a double leg takedown into Landry's guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Landry is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Landry wants to stand but Lynch is controlling the position.
Lynch advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Landry sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lynch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lynch is working for a kimura but Landry is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Landry is trying to stand.
#T2#
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 trying to control from Landry's half guard. Landry has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Landry wants to get back to his feet but Lynch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Landry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lynch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Landry's head.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch pushing down on Landry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Lynch is pressing down on Landry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Landry is holding on for now.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Landry keeps working. #SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
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 is keen to just control but Landry is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joshua Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Landry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
A left and a right from Landry both land. Nice combination.
Landry throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
Ed Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Landry.
Lynch avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Landry throws a right hand that Lynch ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynch also avoids with ease.
Landry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Landry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Landry 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Landry!
In his post fight interview, Ed Landry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEFC 265
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Fighter 1 works the jab nicely.
Fighter 1 throws a lazy head kick
and Fighter 1 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target.
Fighter 1 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter 1 looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Lynch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter 1 slips under a jab.
Lynch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lynch lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1. #CL2#
Lynch rushes Fighter 1 and presses him up against the cage.
Lynch misses with a knee to the head.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch missing with knees to the body.
Lynch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lynch slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Lynch leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Fighter 1.
Lynch throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter 1 tries to break the clinch but Lynch is controlling the position.
Fighter 1 has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Fighter 1 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Lynch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fighter 1 at a distance.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter 1 is just out of range.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick
and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Lynch throws a head kick but Fighter 1 moves out of range.
Lynch lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Lynch dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter 1's guard.
Fighter 1 is breathing heavily.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter 1 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter 1 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fighter 1 wants to stand up but Lynch is controlling him.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter 1 is retaining full guard.
Fighter 1 wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter 1 keeping full guard, as Lynch tries to pass.
Fighter 1 is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lynch is controlling him.
Lynch is working Fighter 1 over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet but Lynch is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Lynch scoring with some ground and pound.
Lynch passes Fighter 1's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Fighter 1 kicks off Lynch and gets to his feet.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter 1 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch lands a really nice looking cross but Fighter 1 seems unphased.
Lynch lands with an overhand left.
Lynch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter 1 throws out the jab.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter 1 looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Lynch goes for a double leg but Fighter 1 avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter 1 continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter 1 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter 1 lands a head kick!
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter 1 moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fighter 1 scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Lynch has closed the distance and engaged Fighter 1 in a clinch.
Lynch takes a shot to the head.
Lynch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fighter 1 to keep the fight standing.
Fighter 1 lands a nice elbow.
Lynch working aggressively here.
Lynch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lynch jumps guard but Fighter 1 turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sparring Fighter 1 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Lynch.
Fighter 1 creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lynch's defenses.
Fighter 1 misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 staying out of range there.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Lynch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joshua Lynch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch thuds a left hand into Fighter 1's body.
Fighter 1 connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lynch. Lynch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fighter 1's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lynch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fighter 1 scrambles back to his feet.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter 1 manages to avoid it.
Fighter 1 wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lynch lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Fighter 1 there.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Lynch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter 1 throws out the jab.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fighter 1 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
A left lands for Lynch.
Lynch moves out of range as Fighter 1 strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lynch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lynch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Lynch drops Fighter 1 with a big left hand and mounts him. Fighter 1 is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Fighter 1 is rocked!#T1#
Lynch loads up with a big shot that hurts Fighter 1! He's pulled Lynch in close but Lynch has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Fighter 1 survive? More strikes from Lynch and Fighter 1 is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joshua Lynch!
Joshua Lynch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Sparring Fighter 1 was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.
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Event:
CEFC 185 tourney semi finals
Date: Nov 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.
Lynch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Kong tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Lynch letting Kong take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Kong.
Lynch missing with knees to the body.
Kong lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Lynch breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lynch clinches up against the cage.
Lynch missing with knees to the body.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynch or not.
Lynch looks winded!#T1#
Kong misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Kong.
Kong lands a shoulder strike.
Kong is working Lynch over against the cage.
Kong tries to work over Lynch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Lynch takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Lynch is rocked!
Lynch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lynch can turn it around.
Kong works on Lynch's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong is stalling here.
Come on Kong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Kong tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong works on Lynch's body with a couple of short punches.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
Kong lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lynch is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?#T3##KD#
Kong drops Lynch onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lynch is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lynch blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Lynch seems to have recovered his senses.
Lynch misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Lynch gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kong gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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HFC 267 Frozen Time
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Wade. #CUT#
It looks like Joshua Lynch has been cut.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wade cracks Lynch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lynch tries to clinch there but Wade circles away.
Wade throws a shot from downtown. Lynch moves away and avoids it.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lynch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Lynch throws a head kick that Wade semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Lynch pushes Wade up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends Wade's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Wade throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lynch is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samson Wade!
Samson Wade took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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HFC Challengers 74
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Catchmaer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynch is looking for the big counter here.
Lynch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Catchmaer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Catchmaer tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.
Catchmaer avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Catchmaer throws a low kick but Lynch moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Catchmaer.
Lynch looks to land a left hand but Catchmaer moved out of range nicely.
Catchmaer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Catchmaer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Catchmaer feints a jab promting Lynch to slip. Catchmaer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lynch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Catchmaer misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Lynch counters with a crisp one two that drops Catchmaer! Lynch thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Catchmaer to his feet! Catchmaer is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Catchmaer gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Catchmaer fails to land.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch but Catchmaer keeps him there for the moment.
Lynch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lynch lands a right hand. #T1#
Catchmaer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Catchmaer lands an uppercut.
Catchmaer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lynch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Catchmaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
Catchmaer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch but Catchmaer keeps him there for the moment.
Catchmaer avoiding damage.
Catchmaer swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Catchmaer misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Lynch misses.
Lynch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Catchmaer connects with the punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catchmaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catchmaer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynch is able to avoid easily.
Catchmaer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynch.#CL#
Catchmaer has Lynch up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lynch breaks the clinch.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Catchmaer blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
Lynch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Catchmaer tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.
Catchmaer scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchmaer. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynch cracks Catchmaer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Catchmaer wants to clinch.#T3#
Catchmaer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Catchmaer scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Lynch coming out on top.
Catchmaer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catchmaer is looking to counter punch.
Catchmaer defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Lynch has managed to clinch.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Catchmaer has double underhooks.
Catchmaer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Catchmaer has Lynch pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Lynch breaks the clinch.
Lynch slips under a jab.
Lynch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch misses with a hook. Catchmaer ducked under it nicely.
Gabryel Catchmaer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Catchmaer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lynch.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch throws the left hand but Catchmaer avoids the punch easily.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Catchmaer.
Lynch tries to move into range but Catchmaer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
Catchmaer tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Lynch takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Lynch.
Lynch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Catchmaer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Lynch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lynch cracks Catchmaer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catchmaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Catchmaer looks to land a combination but Lynch avoids it well. #CL#
Catchmaer closes the distance and clinches.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Gabryel Catchmaer has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Catchmaer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch tries to work over Catchmaer's front leg with a kick but Catchmaer checks it.
Lynch throws a combination. Catchmaer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab from Lynch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catchmaer takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Catchmaer is rocked!
Catchmaer lands a body shot.
Oh Catchmaer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Catchmaer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
Catchmaer seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Catchmaer 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynch swings for the body but Catchmaer moves out of range.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Catchmaer's calf.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
Catchmaer lands a slapping body shot.
Lynch tries to clinch but Catchmaer moves out of range.
Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Catchmaer.
Catchmaer blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Catchmaer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catchmaer moves away.
Catchmaer avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Catchmaer.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lynch gets tackled into the cage by Catchmaer. Catchmaer maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Catchmaer defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Lynch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catchmaer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Catchmaer is looking to wear down Lynch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lynch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch throws a body punch but Catchmaer moves out of range.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLynch.
Lynch misses the jab.
Lynch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Catchmaer moves out of range easily.
Lynch throws a lazy head kick
and Catchmaer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catchmaer keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Catchmaer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Catchmaer tries to clinch there but Lynch circles away.
Catchmaer looks to land a left hand but Lynch moved out of range nicely.
Catchmaer lands with a nice body punch.
Catchmaer tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Catchmaer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lynch tries to clinch but Catchmaer moves away
and Catchmaer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lynch throws a head kick that half lands.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Catchmaer with a body shot.
Catchmaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catchmaer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch misses with a body punch
and Catchmaer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catchmaer cracks Lynch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joshua Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Catchmaer.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Catchmaer.
Lynch raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Catchmaer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Catchmaer throws a combination. Lynch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lynch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Catchmaer throws a looping overhand right but Lynch ducks down to avoid it.
Lynch is looking for the big counter here.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Catchmaer blocks a jab.
Catchmaer throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catchmaer lands a jab to the head.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch thuds a left hand into Catchmaer's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchmaer scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch throws a jab when Catchmaer was well out of range.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joshua Lynch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer throws a leg kick but Lynch checks it. #CL2#
Lynch drives through and clinches with Catchmaer against the cage.
Catchmaer lands an uppercut.
Lynch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Catchmaer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow.
Catchmaer misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Catchmaer breaks the clinch.
Lynch lands a jab to Catchmaer's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Catchmaer finds it's way round the side to connect with Lynch's head.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lynch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catchmaer throws out the jab.
Catchmaer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Catchmaer jabs Lynch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Catchmaer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Catchmaer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lynch is out of range and Catchmaer settles back down.
Jab, jab by Lynch - just one landing.
Catchmaer keeps the fight on the outside.
Catchmaer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lynch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lynch thuds his right hand into Catchmaer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Lynch misses with a double jab
enabling Catchmaer to counter with a crisp jab.
Catchmaer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catchmaer misses with a double jab.
Catchmaer defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Catchmaer does no damage. #KD2#
Lynch lands a big head kick that sends Catchmaer tumbling to the mat! Lynch takes a step backwards and waves Catchmaer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Lynch lands a big uppercut and Catchmaer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Catchmaer looks OK. Lynch waves Catchmaer back to his feet!
Catchmaer cracks Lynch with an open hand slap.#T2#
Catchmaer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Catchmaer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Lynch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lynch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catchmaer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lynch throws a counter combo.
Catchmaer tries to clinch up but Lynch circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Catchmaer.
Lynch moves out of range as Catchmaer strikes.
Lynch throws a big shot that misses.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Lynch throws a jab when Catchmaer was well out of range.
Lynch throws a one two combo.
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catchmaer tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Lynch moves into range and clinches up with Catchmaer.
Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Catchmaer has him pressed against the cage.
Catchmaer throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lynch.
Joshua Lynch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Catchmaer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lynch up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Catchmaer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lynch's brow.
Catchmaer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Catchmaer prevents Lynch from breaking the clinch.
Gabryel Catchmaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC2#
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Lynch slips under a jab.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Catchmaer connects with a jab.
Catchmaer throws a looping overhand right but Lynch ducks down to avoid it.
Catchmaer looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Lynch shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lynch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Catchmaer momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchmaer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lynch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Catchmaer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Catchmaer rushes Lynch and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Catchmaer working aggressively here.
Catchmaer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lynch 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Lynch!
Joshua Lynch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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