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Event:
Syn 483 - Turpin vs. Gravius 3
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Lynch's head back.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Lynch counters with a left to the body.
Lynch wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Cabrera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabrera throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lynch counters with a single leg into guard. Cabrera didn't expect that. #SUB#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cabrera is tightening it up a little... Lynch has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lynch reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lynch taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cabrera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Helix Cabrera!
Helix Cabrera retains his lightweight title!
Helix Cabrera was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Syn 479 - Ohchooto vs Geralt
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch lands a slapping body shot.
Lynch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruyne's calf.
Lynch throws a body kick that misses.
Bruyne tries to counter with a takedown but Lynch is quick to defend against it.
Bruyne slips a jab from Lynch.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynch.
Lynch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lynch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Lynch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bruyne's sensitive parts.
Lynch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne with a jab.
Lynch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Lynch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Lynch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Lynch.
Lynch scores with a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Bruyne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bruyne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Lynch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lynch scores with a jab. Bruyne acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Bruyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Bruyne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lynch moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruyne.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Lynch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Lynch misses.
Bruyne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruyne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lynch wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, jab by Lynch - just one landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Bruyne throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lynch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne trying to control but Lynch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Bruyne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lynch.
Bruyne tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.
Lynch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lynch throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bruyne to regain full guard.
Lynch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bruyne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynch chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Bruyne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruyne pulls Lynch in close to prevent any damage.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Lynch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bruyne but Bruyne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynch.
Bruyne lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
#T4#
Bruyne thuds his right hand into Lynch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. Bruyne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lynch walks into a straight right hand from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a lazy uppercut
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynch.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Lynch is predictable there #TD#
and Bruyne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruyne trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cilian Lynch dominated that round.
That's time! Bruyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Bruyne throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynch.
Lynch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Bruyne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lynch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lynch in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Lynch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lynch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch being controlled here momentarily.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lynch throws a strike but Bruyne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lynch has Bruyne pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bruyne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bruyne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruyne is one step ahead there.
Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Bruyne is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruyne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynch working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruyne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Bruyne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bruyne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruyne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynch's head.
Lynch managing to control the position.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruyne is one step ahead there.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bruyne throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruyne postures up.
Bruyne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Bruyne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.#SUB2#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Bruyne defends easily.
Lynch pulls Bruyne in to control the position.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Bruyne dominated that second round.
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 lands for Lynch.
Lynch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lynch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch slips under a jab from Bruyne.
Lynch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lynch scores with a jab.
Lynch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch slips a jab from Bruyne.
Lynch throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Lynch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good exchange - Bruyne coming out on top.#T1#
Good exchange - Bruyne coming out on top.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Lynch as he checks the leg kick.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lynch lands a glancing blow to the side of Bruyne's head.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Lynch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lynch 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.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch misses with an uppercut
and Bruyne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruyne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses.
Bruyne is looking to slow Lynch down with leg kicks.
Cilian Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Lynch avoids it.#T2#
Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynch.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynch.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lynch throws a chopping leg kick but Bruyne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lynch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruyne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lynch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lynch looks to throw the jab but Bruyne is out of range.
Lynch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lynch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lynch lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruyne.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Lynch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bruyne.
Lynch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynch looks for the body kick but Bruyne saw that one coming.
A head kick by Bruyne misses #CL2#
and Lynch moves into the clinch.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynch scores with a shot to the side of Bruyne's head.
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch lands with a short shot to the head.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Lynch.
Bruyne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Bruyne manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne connects with a body shot that sends Lynch's belly button to the back.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lynch misses with a leg kick
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruyne throws a front kick aimed at Lynch's knee but Lynch avoids it well.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Lynch.
Bruyne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruyne throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bruyne really felt that one!
Bruyne 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 fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cilian Lynch.
I think Lynch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cilian Lynch!
A relieved looking Cilian Lynch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 477 - Matus vs Wayne
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Lynch!
Fortune tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.
A clash of legs there as Fortune blocks the low kick.#CL#
Lynch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lynch is working Fortune over against the cage.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortune is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns Fortune into the cage.
A short uppercut from Lynch.
Lynch working aggressively here.
Lynch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lynch lands a shoulder strike.
Fortune blocks an uppercut.
Fortune misses with a body punch.
Fortune tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Fortune back against the cage.
Lynch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortune.
A body shot lands from Lynch.
Fortune swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortune blocks a body shot from Lynch. #T1#
Fortune throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
Fortune misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch tries to throw a body punch but Fortune avoids it by throwing Lynch back against the cage.
Lynch digs a right hand underneath Fortune's ribcage. Fortune let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Lynch manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Fortune content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lynch has locked up a guillotine! Lynch's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fortune is holding on here and Lynch must be using up a lot of energy. Fortune has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lynch gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cilian Lynch!
A victorious Cilian Lynch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 470 - Turpin vs Rasputin
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Whitaker Jr throws a wild body kick that Lynch sees coming a mile off.
Whitaker Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lynch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whitaker Jr's guard.
Lynch won't allow Whitaker Jr to sweep him here.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses. Whitaker Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lynch's guard. Nice move by Whitaker Jr!#REVR#
Whitaker Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynch looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch pulls Whitaker Jr in to control the position.
Whitaker Jr throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Whitaker Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitaker Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Lynch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lynch is in guard.#REVB#
Lynch is stalling in the full guard.
Whitaker Jr keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Whitaker Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lynch landing with the ground and pound.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Whitaker Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitaker Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch looking to sit in guard and control but Whitaker Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Whitaker Jr wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Whitaker Jr postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it. #T3#
Whitaker Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitaker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lynch managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Lynch.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Whitaker Jr down.
Cilian Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch looks to throw a body kick
and Whitaker Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Whitaker Jr.
Lynch tries to land a front kick but Whitaker Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitaker Jr throws the left hand but Lynch avoids the punch easily.
Lynch throws a body punch but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Lynch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynch misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker Jr moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cilian Lynch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Whitaker Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker Jr moves away.
Lynch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lynch cracks Whitaker Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Whitaker Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cilian Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lynch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitaker Jr throws the kick towards the body but Lynch avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
Whitaker Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynch.
Whitaker Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lynch connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whitaker Jr.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt - Whitaker Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whitaker Jr under the eye.
Lynch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whitaker Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whitaker Jr jabs at Lynch's body.
Lynch goes for a double leg but Whitaker Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whitaker Jr continues to drive forward.
Whitaker Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Lynch is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Good leg kick by Lynch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Lynch avoids the body shot from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whitaker Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lynch under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Cilian Lynch has been cut.
Lynch thumps Whitaker Jr with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Whitaker Jr misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target.
Lynch thows a leg kick but Whitaker Jr checks it #TD#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whitaker Jr.
Lynch is trying to keep Whitaker Jr in close.
Whitaker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitaker Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses. Whitaker Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lynch's guard. Nice move by Whitaker Jr!#REVR#
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Whitaker Jr won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.
Whitaker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitaker Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lynch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Whitaker Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynch passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cilian Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Whitaker Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Lynch there.
Lynch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker Jr moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lynch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitaker Jr.
Lynch misses with a looping right.
Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lynch misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Lynch fights it but they end up in guard.
Whitaker Jr won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Whitaker Jr postures up. #T1#
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
Lynch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Whitaker Jr is now in half guard.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Whitaker Jr lands a couple of digs.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynch has Whitaker Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Whitaker Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Lynch managing to control the position.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lynch lands a head kick. Whitaker Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice cross by Whitaker Jr.
Nice jab there from Lynch.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitaker Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lynch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lynch misses with a looping left.
Whitaker Jr is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A jab from Lynch misses.
Whitaker Jr misses with a right hand
and Lynch counters with a nice body kick.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Whitaker Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lynch works Whitaker Jr's body with a nice hook.
Lynch misses with a wild combination.
Whitaker Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker Jr misses with a leg kick
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lynch lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Whitaker Jr down.
Lynch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cilian 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!
During a confident post fight interview, Cilian Lynch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 466 - Gravius vs. Turpin 2
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Bomba looks to land a body kick but Lynch moved away.
Bomba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch looks to throw the jab but Bomba is out of range.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Bomba misses with a body shot.
Bomba throws a wild body kick that Lynch sees coming a mile off.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomba manages to avoid it.
Bomba throws a lazy right hand but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bomba misses with a hook.
Lynch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bomba defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand.
Bomba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomba works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Bomba tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch misses with a lunging right hand
and Bomba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Bomba misses.
A quick step to the side and Lynch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomba digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.#T1#
Bomba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
Bomba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
Bomba throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsar Bomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch misses the shot to the body.
Bomba moves away from the strike by Lynch.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch keeps Bomba at a distance using the push kick.
Lynch throws the kick towards the body but Bomba avoids it.
Bomba looks to land a body kick but Lynch moved away.
Bomba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomba moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomba misses the target.
Lynch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Bomba tenderised Lynch's leg. Lynch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Bomba.
Tsar Bomba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomba staying out of range there.#T2#
Lynch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bomba finds it's way round the side to connect with Lynch's head.
Bomba lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Lynch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lynch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lynch working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lynch in particular looking to stall.
Bomba is doing well to control the position and prevent Lynch from advancing to side control.
Lynch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bomba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lynch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Lynch being controlled here momentarily.
Bomba looking to control.
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.
Lynch looking to pass the guard.
Lynch postures up in Bomba's guard and throws a big left but Bomba blocks it.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Bomba keeps moving.
Bomba looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomba, not yet.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Bomba has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Lynch misses. #T4#
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.
Bomba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Bomba.
Bomba throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Bomba misses.
A cross from Bomba lands.
Bomba looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Bomba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomba is just out of range.
Bomba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomba moves away.
Lynch thows a leg kick but Bomba checks it
enabling Bomba to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bomba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lynch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lynch is looking to slow Bomba down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tsar Bomba 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#
Lynch throws a leg kick but Bomba moved away.
Bomba staying out of range there.
Bomba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynch.
Bomba 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.
Bomba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynch.
Lynch lands a nice hook to Bomba's body. Bomba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lynch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lynch checks a leg kick.
Bomba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
Bomba checks a leg kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Bomba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bomba misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt.
Bomba blocks a leg kick.
Lynch looks to land a left hand but Bomba moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Bomba throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lynch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lynch. #ES2#
Bomba kicks Lynch off and gets to his feet.
Lynch misses with a body kick.#TD#
Lynch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bomba is wriggling around but Lynch manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
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 thows a huge punch but Bomba dodges it nicely.
Cilian Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lynch prevents Bomba from improving his position.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bomba keeps working.
Bomba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lynch connects with a nice short shot to Bomba's temple.
Bomba trying to control from the bottom.
Lynch wants to pass to mount but Bomba is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lynch connects with a nice short shot to Bomba's temple.
Lynch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lynch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bomba for as long as he can get away with.
Bomba is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lynch prevents Bomba from improving his position.
Lynch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lynch landing punches. #T4#
Bomba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bomba tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.
Lynch drops an elbow to the side of Bomba's head.
Lynch throwing shots but Bomba is blocking nicely.
Bomba is trying to get back to full guard.
Bomba wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy.
Lynch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lynch drops an elbow to the side of Bomba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cilian Lynch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bomba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch swings for the body but Bomba moves out of range.
Bomba wants to counter the offense by Lynch and move into the clinch position.
Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lynch throws a front kick aimed at Bomba's knee but Bomba avoids it well.
Lynch throws a front kick that sends Bomba stumbling back into the cage.
Bomba connects with a crisp jab.
Lynch slips a jab and a cross from Bomba.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
Lynch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lynch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch scores with a jab.
Lynch tries a low kick but Bomba avoids it.
Bomba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bomba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomba throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range. #T1#
Bomba throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Bomba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomba slips under a jab from Lynch.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bomba misses with a body shot
and Lynch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynch.
Lynch feints and then cracks Bomba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bomba down.
Lynch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bomba avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lynch.
Lynch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tsar Bomba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lynch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomba throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lynch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lynch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Lynch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bomba.
Bomba blocks the body kick.
Bomba swings for the body but Lynch moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lynch blocks the leg kick.
Bomba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Bomba misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bomba.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Bomba.
Bomba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bomba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lynch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lynch looks for the body kick but Bomba saw that one coming.
Bomba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Bomba throws a big shot that misses.
Bomba lands a nice shot that snaps Lynch's head back.
Bomba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Bomba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lynch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lynch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bomba checks it well.
Bomba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynch is able to avoid easily.
Lynch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bomba.
Bomba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bomba misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely.
Lynch throws a body kick that misses.
Lynch thuds his right hand into Bomba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bomba avoids a kick to the body.
Bomba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lynch.
Bomba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Lynch staying out of range there.#TD#
Lynch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard. #REVB#
Bomba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bomba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lynch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bomba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Cilian Lynch.
I think Lynch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
EPL Semi Final
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Malvo's head but Malvo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo lands a high kick!
#CL#
Lynch moves into range and clinches up with Malvo.
Lynch tries to circle away but Malvo has him pinned against the cage.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Malvo taking a breather.
Malvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malvo.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo is looking to control Lynch's arms but Lynch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malvo has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo lands with a light punch inside.
Malvo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Lynch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Malvo is working Lynch over against the cage.
Malvo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Malvo on the inside. #T1#
Lynch blocking some punches.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Malvo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynchs head.
Lynch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lynch.
Malvo blocks an uppercut.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Lynch works on Malvo's body with a couple of short punches.
Lynch misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
Lynch throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo lands a nice uppercut.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malvo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lynch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Malvo can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land. #BC#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malvo misses with a looping right.#T2#
Lynch looks to land a right hand but Malvo moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch lands with a straight right. Malvo didn't see that one coming.
Malvo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malvo fails to land with a series of punches.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Lynch jumps back.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Lynch.
Malvo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynch.
Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malvo misses with the combination.
Malvo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Malvo.
Malvo misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Malvo thows a body kick. Lynch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lynch misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lynch's knee momentarily.
Malvo tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch scores with a nice body kick.
Malvo swinging wildly here.
Malvo connects with a solid leg kick.
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynch throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Malvo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lynch misses with an uppercut.
Malvo misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lynch tests Malvo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Malvo does it's job there.
Malvo slips a straight right by Lynch.
Lynch moves to clinch but Malvo breaks away
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvo takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Lynch throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch throwing a counter right hand but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Lynch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynch.
Lynch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch throws the left hand but Malvo avoids the punch easily.#T5#
Malvo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malvo checks it well.
Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malvo.
Lynch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lynch is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Malvo does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Lynch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Malvo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Lynch thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lynch moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick.
Lynch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lynch tries a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Lynch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malvo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynch misses the target.
Lorne Malvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malvo throws a right hand that Lynch ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynch also avoids with ease.
Lynch throws an overhand right that lands on Malvo's shoulder, as Malvo tries to avoid the shot.
Lynch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malvo throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo thuds his right hand into Lynch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Malvo pushes him off.
Malvo takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Malvo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malvo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lynch is out of range and Malvo settles back down.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Malvo moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malvo! But no joy.#T7#
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lynch looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Malvo.
Malvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Malvo.
Malvo clobbers Lynch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Lynch jumps back.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malvo throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malvo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malvo scores with a jab to the head.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo punishes Lynch's body with a nice straight punch.
Malvo misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Malvo.
Malvo misses with a jab to the body
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T8#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malvo checks a leg kick.
Lynch misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Lynch misses with an uppercut.
Lynch is looking to score with low kicks.
Malvo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lynch blocks it well.
Lynch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malvo to score with a decent uppercut.
Malvo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lynch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lynch walks into a stiff left hand from Malvo.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Lynch checks it.
Lynch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Lynch slips a jab and a cross from Malvo.
Malvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malvo throws a right hand that misses
and Lynch counters with a straight right hand.
Malvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.#T9#
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malvo tries to land a body kick
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Lynch jumps back.
Lynch slips a jab from Malvo.
Malvo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Lynch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malvo avoids it.#CL#
Lynch clinches up with Malvo and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malvo.
A body shot lands from Lynch.
Lynch lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Lynch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malvo's sensitive parts.
Lynch throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
Malvo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorne Malvo.
Well Malvo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 9:10
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorne Malvo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lorne Malvo thanked FJCP Healthy Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
EPL Quarter Final
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lynch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bronson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Lynch is out of range.
It seemed like Lynch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
We've been told by Bronson's head coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lynch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronson checks it well.
Lynch misses the jab.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Lynch throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.
Lynch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lynch is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson closes the distance but Lynch moves to the side
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Lynch lands with a nice body kick.
Lynch punishes Bronson's body with a nice straight punch.
Lynch scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson throws a combination. Lynch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lynch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Bronson is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
Oh Bronson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bronson right on the button. Bronson goes down! Lynch follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lynch gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cilian Lynch!
After winning the bout, Cilian Lynch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Charles Bronson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your boss ain't going to be my sponsor anymore next time after he stole my hype. Damn you Billy, damn you!'.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 10
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch misses with a body shot.
Malvo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lynch counters with a straight right hand.
Lynch pushes Malvo away with a front kick.
Malvo lands a jab to Lynch's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Malvo.
Malvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malvo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch lands a leg kick that knocks Malvo off balance momentarily.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malvo, right into the meat.
#T1#
Lynch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lynch scores with a nice head shot.
Lynch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malvo will feel that in the morning.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
Malvo misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Lynch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo avoids a kick to the body.
Lynch tries to clinch
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvo scores with a nice strike.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Malvo pushes him off.
It seemed like Malvo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malvo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lynch scrambles back to his feet.
Malvo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malvo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lynch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lynch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Lynch checks a low kick from Malvo.
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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malvo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lynch throws a wild body kick that Malvo sees coming a mile off.
Malvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malvo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lynch's calf.
Malvo walks into a left hand.
Malvo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lynch in his tracks.
Malvo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lynch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Malvo is predictable there
and Lynch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Lynch off balance momentarily.#T3#
Lynch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malvo. That did some damage!
Malvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Malvo.
Lynch misses with a body kick.
Malvo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malvo scores with a punch to the head.
Lynch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Lynch misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lynch.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Malvo circles away and keeps his distance.
As Lynch backs off Malvo throws a huge counter combo but Lynch manages to avoid it all.
Lynch blocks the body kick.
Lynch slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo drops his hands momentarily and Lynch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malvo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looks like Lynch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lynch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lynch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Malvo throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malvo takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Malvo throws a low kick, looking for Lynch's leg but Lynch calmly moves out of range.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malvo.
Lynch throwing a counter right hand but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Lynch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch slips a jab from Malvo.
A big right from Malvo misses.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T5#
Lynch throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malvo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lynch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lynch connects with a body shot.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Malvo checks it.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynch misses the target.
Lynch scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Lynch misses
and Malvo counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Malvo.
Malvo wants to clinch.
Malvo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malvo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lynch!
#T6#
Malvo connects with a looping right hand.
Malvo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lynch.
Lynch looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
Malvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malvo.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Lynch checks it.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Lynch checks it.
Lynch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malvo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malvo misses with a head kick.
Lynch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynch.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch throws a nice outside leg kick. #T7#
Malvo works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Malvo misses its intended target.
Malvo thumps Lynch with a low kick.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lynch.
Malvo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Lynch tenderised Malvo's leg. Malvo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lynch connects with a solid leg kick.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Malvo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malvo walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch.
Lynch cracks Malvo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malvo throws a right hand that misses
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T8#
Malvo defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand.
Lynch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malvo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch cracks Malvo with an open hand slap.
Malvo checks a low kick from Lynch.
Malvo checks a low kick from Lynch.
Malvo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynch throws a good cross that connects.
Malvo connects with a right hand. Lynch shakes it off.#T9#
Lynch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lynch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malvo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malvo scores with a leg kick.
Malvo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Malvo.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Lynch's knee but Lynch avoids it well.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo misses with a combination
and Lynch counters with a good, hard body kick but Malvo shrugs it off.
Lynch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lynch takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Cilian Lynch.
Well Lynch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!
Our winner, Cilian Lynch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 9
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Jamison fails with the takedown.
Lynch cracks Jamison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jamison misses with a straight left.
Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jamison.
Jamison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jamison has time to react.
Jamison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jamison misses with a hook to the body
and Lynch counters with a low kick, right behind Jamison 's knee.
Jamison throws a leg kick but Lynch moved away.
Jamison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch cracks a nice hook into Jamison's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lynch.#T1#
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Jamison moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jamison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jamison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch throws out a counter right but Jamison avoids it with no problem.
Jamison darts in trying to clinch
and Lynch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jamison looks to throw a body kick
and Lynch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lynch checks a leg kick.
Lynch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jamison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jamison misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Lynch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jamison.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jamison.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jamison crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lynch - the referee stops the clock and Jamison gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lynch. Jamison manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Lynch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jamison's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lynch.
Jamison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jamison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamison moves away.
Lynch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lynch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jamison slips a straight right by Lynch.
Lynch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jamison 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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jamison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Jamison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Jamison takes the fight into the clinch.
Lynch working hard to break the clinch.
Jamison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lynch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jamison.
Jamison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lynch sprawls and moves away.
Jamison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jamison circles away quickly and effectively.
Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Jamison slips the punch.
Lynch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jamison is out of range and Lynch settles back down.
Jamison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jamison slips under a jab.
Jamison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jamison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lynch.
Jamison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Jamison is looking to clinch.
Lynch lands a leg kick that knocks Jamison off balance momentarily.
Jamison staying out of range there.
Jamison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A cross from Lynch lands.
Lynch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jamison had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison throws a push kick but Lynch slaps the foot to one side.
Lynch cracks Jamison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Jamison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jamison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jamison walks into a left hand.
Lynch throws a right and a left that Jamison avoids nicely.
Cilian Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamison throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends Jamison's belly button to the back.
Lynch throws a big shot that misses.
Jamison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T5#
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jamison cracks Lynch with an open hand slap.
Jamison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Lynch catches Jamison right on the button with a cross.
Lynch thows a leg kick but Jamison checks it #TD#
and Jamison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lynch trying to control from the bottom.
Jamison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Jamison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Jamison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Jamison is proving a slippery customer.
Jamison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Jamison controlling him for the moment.
Jamison tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.
Jamison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamison trying to move into half guard but instead Lynch has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lynch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jamison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynch is aware though and is defending well.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully. #T7#
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamison is keeping the position for now.
Lynch is in close to Jamison's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Jamison working for a triangle but Lynch defends it easily.
Lynch cracks Jamison with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Jamison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lynch has picked Jamison up and slammed him! Jamison can't keep hold of the triangle and Lynch manages to pass to side control!
Lynch landing strikes.
Lynch scoring with punches from side control.
Jamison is looking to regain half guard here but Lynch keeps moving and retains side control.
Lynch trying to control the action but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Jamison tries to bench press Lynch off him but Lynch keeps the position. #T8#
Lynch in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jamison 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.
Lynch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jamison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lynch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jamison wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.
#SUB#
Jamison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch wants to take a breather but Jamison is having none of it.
Jamison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lynch is working Jamison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T9#
Lynch stays in close to Jamison's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lynch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lynch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lynch trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jamison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynch defends well.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamison is retaining full guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Jamison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cilian Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lynch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!
A victorious Cilian Lynch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 8
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Lynch off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lynch.
Lynch misses with a looping left.
Lynch throws a body punch but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Lynch off balance momentarily.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a leg kick but Lynch saw it coming and moves away.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.
Lynch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lynch tries to score with a low kick but Dillashaw Junior moves his leg out of the way.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Dillashaw Junior slips the punch.
Dillashaw Junior motions for Lynch to come forward. Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a body shot.
Lynch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Dillashaw Junior closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lynch checks a leg kick. #T1#
Lynch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillashaw Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dillashaw Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lynch throws a head kick but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Lynch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lynch misses with a jab to the body
letting Dillashaw Junior counter with a right hand.
Lynch throws a wild body kick that Dillashaw Junior sees coming a mile off.
Lynch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynch.#CL#
Dillashaw Junior clinches up against the cage.
Dillashaw Junior landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands a left hand.
#T2#
A knee to the head by Dillashaw Junior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw Junior.
A nice left hand lands by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dillashaw Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillashaw Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior cracks the inside of Lynch's front leg.
Dillashaw Junior throws a good cross that connects.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior moves away.
That kick from Dillashaw Junior tenderised Lynch's leg. Lynch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillashaw Junior.
Lynch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lynch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lynch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dillashaw Junior with a hook.
Lynch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dillashaw Junior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynch's head.#T3#
Dillashaw Junior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Dillashaw Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lynch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dillashaw Junior - the referee stops the clock and Lynch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dillashaw Junior. Lynch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Dillashaw Junior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynch moves away from the strike by Dillashaw Junior.
Lynch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynch.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
Lynch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Lynch tries to land a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior saw it coming and moves away.
Dillashaw Junior defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand.
Dillashaw Junior swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dillashaw Junior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynch's head.#T4#
Dillashaw Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynch at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillashaw Junior.
Lynch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a hook. Lynch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dillashaw Junior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dillashaw Junior is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillashaw Junior, right into the meat.
Dillashaw Junior jabs Lynch right on the nose. Lynch blinks but takes it well.
Dillashaw Junior tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynch throws a hook but Dillashaw Junior blocks it.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to counter the offense by Lynch and move into the clinch.#CL#
Dillashaw Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
Dillashaw Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
Lynch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillashaw Junior smiles and moves away.
A jab lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T5#
Dillashaw Junior 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.
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
A slow jab from Lynch misses its intended target.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillashaw Junior fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lynch just manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a push kick but Lynch slaps the foot to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Dillashaw Junior checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Dillashaw Junior clinches.
Dillashaw Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lynch.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch lands an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lynch tries to break free but Dillashaw Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Lynch working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body.
Lynch pushes Dillashaw Junior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch working hard to break the clinch.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
A short right from Dillashaw Junior on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Lynch is trying to push Dillashaw Junior away but Dillashaw Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Dillashaw Junior is controlling him.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a left to the head.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch slows down the pace here.
Dillashaw Junior prevents Lynch from breaking the clinch.#T7#
Dillashaw Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynch avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a body shot that sends Lynch's belly button to the back.
Dillashaw Junior throws the kick towards the body but Lynch avoids it.
Lynch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Lynch misses.
Lynch scoring well with a low kick there.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a leg kick
and Lynch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillashaw Junior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dillashaw Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lynch on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a shot to the body.
Lynch swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Dillashaw Junior finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lynch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T8#
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillashaw Junior throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dillashaw Junior.
Lynch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lynch throws an off balance right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior moves away.
A big right from Lynch misses.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a crisp jab.
Dillashaw Junior closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lynch counters with a straight right hand.
Dillashaw Junior closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Lynch counter with a right hand.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Lynch throws the kick towards the body but Dillashaw Junior avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T9#
Lynch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to counter the offense by Lynch and move into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dillashaw Junior 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.#CL#
Dillashaw Junior moves into the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dillashaw Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dillashaw Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.
Dillashaw Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Lynch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillashaw Junior has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
A relieved looking Underestimated Dillashaw Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 7
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsasz. That's going to slow Lynch down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zsasz. Lynch shrugs it off though.
Zsasz lands a jab to Lynch's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Zsasz misses the target.
Zsasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsasz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zsasz misses with a lunging right hand
and Lynch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zsasz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lynch is out of range and Zsasz settles back down.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsasz flicks out a counter leg kick but Lynch steps away.
Zsasz lands with a nice combination. Lynch backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Cilian Lynch has been cut.
Lynch throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsasz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lynch misses with an uppercut.
Lynch blocks a low kick nicely.
Lynch cracks Zsasz with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Victor Zsasz has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lynch.
Zsasz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zsasz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Zsasz scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Lynch blocks the low kick.
Zsasz delivers a nice body kick.
Lynch with a nice cross.
Zsasz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lynch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zsasz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Victor Zsasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Zsasz lands a slapping body shot.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Lynch is predictable there
and Zsasz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lynch checks a low kick from Zsasz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsasz. That's going to slow Lynch down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsasz throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
Zsasz lunges at Lynch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lynch's hand. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Lynch.
Lynch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsasz.
Zsasz moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
Zsasz misses the body punch
and Lynch counters with a low kick, right behind Zsasz 's knee.
Lynch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zsasz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsasz moves away.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Zsasz.
Zsasz works the jab nicely.
Lynch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lynch throws the kick towards the body but Zsasz avoids it.
Lynch 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.
Lynch misses with a looping right.
Zsasz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Zsasz. That snapped Lynch's head back.
#T3#
Zsasz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zsasz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynch is able to avoid easily.
Lynch is looking to counter the offense by Zsasz and move into the clinch.
Zsasz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zsasz looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Zsasz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zsasz.
We've been informed that Zsasz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zsasz misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Zsasz as he connects with a hook.
Zsasz throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch throws a push kick but Zsasz slaps the foot to one side.
Zsasz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lynch's calf.
Lynch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zsasz lands with a good body shot.
Lynch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zsasz is out of range and Lynch settles back down.
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!
Zsasz misses with a body shot
and Lynch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Zsasz thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Zsasz moves out of range of the leg kick from Lynch.
Zsasz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zsasz loads up on a big right hand but Lynch slips the punch.
Zsasz lands with a shot to the body.
Lynch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zsasz throws a low kick but Lynch avoids it.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
Zsasz feints a counter leg kick.
Lynch misses with a low kick as Zsasz jumps back.
Zsasz misses with a straight right.
Lynch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lynch feints and then cracks Zsasz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zsasz down.
Lynch moves out of range as Zsasz throws a body kick.
Lynch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Zsasz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zsasz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lynch with a body shot.
Lynch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsasz.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsasz.#T5#
Lynch slips a jab and a cross from Zsasz.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsasz.
Zsasz slips a jab from Lynch.
Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynch misses with an uppercut. Zsasz saw that one coming.
Zsasz misses with a looping left.
Zsasz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.
Lynch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lynch lands with a right hand.
Zsasz cracks Lynch with a good jab.
Zsasz lands with an uppercut that bounces Lynch off the cage and back into range.
Lynch throws a low kick, looking for Zsasz's leg but Zsasz calmly moves out of range.
Zsasz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Zsasz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsasz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lynch under the eye.
Zsasz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him?#T6#
Zsasz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zsasz seems to have recovered his senses.
Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsasz.
Both fighters circling a little - Lynch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zsasz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zsasz moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
Lynch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zsasz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zsasz misses the shot to the body.
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zsasz misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lynch moves out of range as Zsasz throws a body kick.
Zsasz throws a low kick but Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsasz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynch.
Zsasz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lynch tries to land a front kick but Zsasz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T7#
Nice body punch from Lynch.
Zsasz throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it.
Zsasz connects with a body shot.
Zsasz misses with a body punch
enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynch throws a body punch but Zsasz moves out of range.
And Zsasz responds with a good body kick, but Lynch manages to step out the way in time.
Zsasz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Crunch! Lynch slams his shin into Zsasz's torso.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. Zsasz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lynch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lynch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zsasz, right into the meat.
Lynch lands a jab.
Zsasz throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range. #T8#
Good exchange - Zsasz coming out on top.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Zsasz.
Zsasz misses with a body shot
and Lynch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsasz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynch.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Lynch.
Lynch tries a low kick but Zsasz avoids it.
Lynch backing away here, and Zsasz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lynch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zsasz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lynch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lynch connects with a jab.
Zsasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lynch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lynch scores with a push kick.
Zsasz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lynch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lynch slips under a jab from Zsasz.#T9#
Zsasz checks a low kick from Lynch.
Lynch lands a jab.
Lynch connects with a single shot there.
Zsasz tries to score with a low kick but Lynch moves his leg out of the way.
Lynch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zsasz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynch misses the target.
Lynch is looking to land body kicks.
Zsasz tries to land a leg kick but Lynch saw it coming and moves away.
Zsasz misses with a hook.
Zsasz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zsasz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsasz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Cilian Lynch.
Well Lynch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!
During a confident post fight interview, Cilian Lynch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Victor Zsasz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 6
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Steroidi Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Steroidi Jr misses.
It seemed like Lynch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lynch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steroidi Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lynch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steroidi Jr misses with a head kick.
Lynch catches Steroidi Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Steroidi Jr rushes Lynch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Steroidi Jr manages to break the clinch.
Lynch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steroidi Jr checks it well.
Lynch scores with the left hand. Steroidi Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steroidi Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lynch sprawls and moves away.
Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but Lynch avoids it.
Lynch cracks Steroidi Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
Steroidi Jr loads up on a big right hand but Lynch slips the punch.
Steroidi Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lynch is out of range.
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head but Steroidi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Lynch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steroidi Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch lands an overhand right.
Cilian Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steroidi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
Lynch swats away the attempt to clinch by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lynch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steroidi Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynch slips under a jab.
Steroidi Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lynch lands the left hand.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lynch tries to land a leg kick but Steroidi Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Lynch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Steroidi Jr misses with a head kick.
Lynch lands a jab to Steroidi Jr's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Lynch misses. #CL2#
Lynch clinches up with Steroidi Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Steroidi Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Steroidi Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Steroidi Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lynch doesn't seem phased though.
Lynch wants to clinch.
Steroidi Jr jabs Lynch right on the nose. Lynch blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Lynch forces Steroidi Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Lynch.
#BC2#
Lynch breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Steroidi Jr throws a front kick aimed at Lynch's knee but Lynch avoids it well.
Steroidi Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Lynch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steroidi Jr moves away from the strike by Lynch.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping right.
Lynch throws a lazy right hand but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynch missing with a left hand there. Steroidi Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynch throws a combination. Steroidi Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steroidi Jr avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Lynch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab.
Steroidi Jr motions for Lynch to come forward. Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a front kick aimed at Lynch's knee but Lynch avoids it well.
Lynch tries to counter with a clinch but Steroidi Jr shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Lynch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Steroidi Jr misses.
Lynch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steroidi Jr slips a straight right by Lynch.
Steroidi Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Steroidi Jr - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lynch digs a good body shot into Steroidi Jr's ribs.
Steroidi Jr looks for the body kick but Lynch saw that one coming.
Steroidi Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut is getting worse.
That kick from Lynch tenderised Steroidi Jr's leg. Steroidi Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynch as he jumps to the side.
Lynch tries to counter with a clinch but Steroidi Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lynch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steroidi Jr.
Lynch moves away from the strike by Steroidi Jr.
The fighters circling - Steroidi Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T5#
A solid leg kick lands there for Steroidi Jr.
Lynch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steroidi Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lynch is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Steroidi Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Steroidi Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Lynch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steroidi Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynch struggling a bit here.
Lynch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Lynch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steroidi Jr off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steroidi Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Lynch are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB2#
Lynch tightening his grip on Steroidi Jr, looking for the choke.
Lynch connects with a big shot to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
#T7#
Lynch wants to control but Steroidi Jr is keeping busy.
Lynch has the hooks in. Steroidi Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lynch struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Steroidi Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lynch.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lynch. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB2#
Steroidi Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lynch's arms.
Can Steroidi Jr hold on?! Lynch is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Steroidi Jr covering up well under a series of strikes from Lynch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lynch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lynch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lynch keeps control of the position easily here as Steroidi Jr tries to buck him off.
Lynch trying to control.
Lynch throwing damaging strikes from the back! Steroidi Jr could be in trouble here!
#T9#
Lynch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Lynch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steroidi Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Lynch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steroidi Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lynch misses with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cilian Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lynch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!
Cilian Lynch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 5
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends De Santo Cristo's belly button to the back.
De Santo Cristo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch throws the left hand but De Santo Cristo avoids the punch easily.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
De Santo Cristo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
De Santo Cristo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lynch is fending him off so far but De Santo Cristo persists. Nope, Lynch circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
De Santo Cristo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Lynch slaps away a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch tries to move into range but De Santo Cristo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Santo Cristo shoots for a takedown but Lynch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Santo Cristo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lynch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lynch.#CL#
Lynch tries to keep at a distance but De Santo Cristo has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Lynch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Lynch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lynch prevents the takedown attempt.
Lynch lands with a right to the head.
Lynch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Lynch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynch stops a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Lynch manages to get underhooks.
Lynch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lynch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Lynch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Lynch. #BC2#
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Lynch.
Cilian Lynch 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.
De Santo Cristo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Lynch scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Santo Cristo in his tracks.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lynch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Lynch is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Lynch misses its intended target.
Lynch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Lynch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lynch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
De Santo Cristo cracks Lynch with a good jab.
Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynch connects with a right hand. De Santo Cristo shakes it off.
Lynch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Santo Cristo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Santo Cristo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lynch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
De Santo Cristo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lynch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Santo Cristo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynch.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santo Cristo is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lynch defends it nicely.
Lynch digs a good body shot into De Santo Cristo's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Lynch as De Santo Cristo shoots in.
De Santo Cristo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Lynch - just one landing.
Lynch throws a looping overhand right but De Santo Cristo ducks down to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Santo Cristo moves away from the strike by Lynch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo connects with a body shot.
Lynch throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Lynch with a jab.
De Santo Cristo with a nice cross.
A head kick by De Santo Cristo misses
and Lynch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Santo Cristo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lynch tries to avoid it but De Santo Cristo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lynch to the ground. Lynch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lynch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lynch punishes De Santo Cristo's body with a nice straight punch.
Lynch looks to land a right hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range.
Lynch connects with a body shot.#T5#
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the leg kick from Lynch.
A nice combination there by Lynch.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
Lynch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lynch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Santo Cristo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lynch sprawls well. He's pushed De Santo Cristo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lynch jabs De Santo Cristo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Santo Cristo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynch.
De Santo Cristo is looking to counter the offense by Lynch and move into the clinch.
Lynch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Santo Cristo cracks Lynch with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks the body kick.
Lynch throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends De Santo Cristo's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch digs a good body shot into De Santo Cristo's ribs.#T6#
De Santo Cristo misses the body punch
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lynch looks to throw the jab but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
Decent striking displayed by De Santo Cristo there.
Lynch connects with a looping right hand.
Lynch scores with a shot to the body.
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends De Santo Cristo's belly button to the back.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Lynch misses.
Lynch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Santo Cristo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lynch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lynch slaps away a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lynch throws out a counter right but De Santo Cristo avoids it with no problem.
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynch throws a good cross that connects.
#T7#
De Santo Cristo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch connects with a right hand. De Santo Cristo shakes it off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lynch scores with a jab to the head.
Lynch swats away the attempt to clinch by De Santo Cristo.
Lynch misses with an uppercut. De Santo Cristo saw that one coming.
Lynch throws a chopping leg kick but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Santo Cristo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo is just content to waste time from the top position. Lynch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
De Santo Cristo forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Lynch keeping control of the position. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo trying to pass the guard but Lynch defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo is looking to pass Lynch's guard but actually Lynch recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.
#REVB##T9#
Lynch wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
Lynch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Santo Cristo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynch. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
Lynch sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cilian Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lynch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!
Our winner, Cilian Lynch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 4
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lynch but Lynch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hopkins!
Lynch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Lynch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lynch counters with a nice body kick.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Lynch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Lynch.
Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lynch misses the jab.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Lynch moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Lynch throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Lynch manages to avoid it.
Lynch tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopkins, as that shot connected.
Lynch connects with an inside leg kick.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Lynch. #TD#
Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lynch was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lynch being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##T3#
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynch connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4#
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.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Lynch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Lynch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Hopkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lynch's half guard.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Hopkins is controlling well.
#T5#
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Hopkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hopkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T7#
Hopkins lands with a shot to the body.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Lynch pushes him off.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cilian Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynch.
Hopkins fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins misses with a takedown
enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Lynch throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Lynch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T8#
Nice uppercut there from Lynch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Lynch jumps back.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Lynch's leg. Lynch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lynch finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Lynch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynch throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Lynch shakes it off.
Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Lynch is looking to score with low kicks.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses the jab.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Lynch counters with a straight right hand.
Lynch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lynch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lynch is fending him off so far but Hopkins persists. Nope, Lynch circles away and we're back to standing.#T9#
Lynch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Lynch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins darts in looking for a takedown but Lynch gets double underhooks and turns Hopkins into the cage.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and pushes Lynch back into the cage.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow.
A body shot lands 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 Vinny Hopkins.
I think Hopkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
As Vinny Hopkins got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Step down kid. Welcome to my show..'.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 3
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynch as he avoids it easily.
Lynch throws a wild body kick that Keosayan sees coming a mile off.
Lynch lands a jab to the nose.
Keosayan slips a straight right by Lynch.
Lynch swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lynch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lynch scores with a sloppy right hand. Keosayan should have avoided that one.
Keosayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynch.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Keosayan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch blocks a leg kick.
Keosayan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Keosayan throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it.
Keosayan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch clobbers Keosayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keosayan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keosayan.
Keosayan throws the left hand but Lynch avoids the punch easily.
Lynch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keosayan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keosayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lynch counters with a nice body kick.
Lynch slips a jab and a cross from Keosayan.
Keosayan slips a jab from Lynch.#TD#
Keosayan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lynch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Keosayan working the ground and pound but Lynch is defending the strikes.
Lynch stops Keosayan from passing to mount.
Keosayan working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lynch is trying to improve his position.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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 can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynch prevents Keosayan from improving position.
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.
Keosayan gets to mount! Lynch was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Lynch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keosayan controlling from the full mount.
Keosayan trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Keosayan landing punches. #T4#
Keosayan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan lands a nice shot to the head.
Lynch is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan looking to control but Lynch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keosayan landing punches.
Keosayan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Keosayan trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Keosayan landing strikes from the mount.#T5#
Lynch is squirming around, avoiding Keosayan's attempts to control the action.
Keosayan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lynch hang on?
Keosayan controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Keosayan being controlled here, momentarily.
Keosayan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Keosayan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard. #REVR#
Keosayan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan slips nicely into half guard.
Keosayan stalling away here and it's allowed Lynch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Keosayan trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Keosayan stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keosayan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keosayan misses the jab.
Lynch clobbers Keosayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keosayan throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keosayan moves away.
Lynch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lynch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch lands a nice hook to Keosayan's body. Keosayan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T9#
Lynch stuffs the takedown attempt from Keosayan. Keosayan gets slowly back to his feet.
Keosayan misses with a head kick.
Lynch scores with a shot to the body.
Lynch moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
Lynch lands a jab to the nose.
Lynch checks a leg kick.
Keosayan scores with a kick to the body.
Cilian Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keosayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keosayan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lynch scores with a sloppy right hand. Keosayan should have avoided that one.
Lynch swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
Lynch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keosayans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lynch takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keosayan misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:9
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 2
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Jab, jab by Donowitz - just one landing.
Donowitz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lynch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donowitz. Donowitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
A head kick by Lynch misses
and Donowitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lynch scores with a push kick.
Donowitz is looking to clinch but Lynch is avoiding it.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynch.#CL2#
Lynch clinches.
Donowitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lynch misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Donowitz throws an elbow that misses.
Lynch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lynch tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
#BC2#
Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lynch 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.
Cilian Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Lynch.
Lynch tries to clinch but Donowitz moves away
and Lynch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynch doesn't seem bothered though.
Lynch misses with a left hand
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Lynch.
Lynch scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lynch just manages to avoid it.
Donowitz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donowitz's head backwards.
Lynch throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Lynch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donowitz has time to react.#CL#
Donowitz rushes Lynch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donowitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch misses with some punches.
Donowitz pushes off an throws an elbow but Lynch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Lynch stalls.
Donowitz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Donowitz.
Donowitz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
A hook to the body from Donowitz.
Lynch blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Donowitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynchs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lynch.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lynch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cilian Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lynch misses the jab.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Donowitz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Lynch swats away the attempt to clinch by Donowitz.
Lynch scores with a punch to the head.
Donowitz blocks the body kick.
Lynch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T5##TD#
Donowitz gets a takedown into half guard.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Donowitz 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.
Donowitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynch keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donowitz is looking to advance position but Lynch won't allow it. #T6#
Lynch wants to improve his position but Donowitz is controlling well.
#SUB#
Donowitz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donowitz wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Donowitz preventing the sweep.
Donowitz being controlled here momentarily. #T7##SUB2#
Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donowitz preventing the sweep.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynch scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T8#
Lynch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lynch throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lynch.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lynch.
Lynch lands the left hand.
Nice body kick from Donowitz.
Lynch connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Donowitz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Lynch has closed the distance and engaged Donowitz in a clinch.
#T9#
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow.
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lynch fails to land.
Lynch prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cilian Lynch.
I think Lynch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 9:10
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!
Cilian Lynch decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 1
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch tries to score with a low kick but Monteban moves his leg out of the way.
Lynch throws a hook but Monteban blocks it.
Monteban attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monteban sets himself, and Lynch steps forward looking for the clinch! Monteban avoids it this time.
A jab from Monteban finds it's way through Lynch's defenses.
Lynch misses with a hook
and Monteban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lynch thinking.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Monteban.
Monteban appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Monteban has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch tries to clinch up#TD#
and Monteban counters with a shoot takedown. Lynch fights it but they end up in guard.
Monteban pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monteban. #SUB#
Monteban is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Monteban trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it. #T1#
Lynch trying to control but Monteban postures up.
Monteban throws a strike but Lynch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Monteban looking to sit in guard and control but Lynch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Monteban trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Monteban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monteban is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Monteban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Monteban 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.
Monteban trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Monteban scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monteban throwing strikes from guard but Lynch blocks nicely.
Lynch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Monteban throwing strikes from guard but Lynch blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lynch seems keen to control Monteban's posture.
Lynch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynch pulls Monteban in to control the position.
Monteban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monteban trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Monteban.
Monteban tried to counter with a leg kick but Lynch avoided it.
Monteban scores with a jab.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Lynch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Monteban will feel that in the morning.
A swing and a miss from Lynch.
Lynch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monteban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lynch checks a leg kick.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monteban.
Lynch wants to clinch.
Monteban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteban.
Lynch throws a body punch but Monteban moves out of range. #CL#
Monteban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lynch stops a takedown attempt from Monteban.
Lynch misses with the head strike.
Monteban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T5#
Monteban is trying to pull guard but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Monteban wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by Monteban.
Monteban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monteban looking to slow down the pace here.
Lynch keeps control of Monteban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Monteban is trying to push Lynch away but Lynch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Monteban is looking to break free of the clinch but Lynch has double underhooks.
Lynch throws a head punch that misses.
Lynch lands with a left to the head.
Lynch misses with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Monteban tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Monteban jumps guard but Lynch stands there with Monteban around his waist. Monteban gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lynch.
Lynch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monteban.
#BC2#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monteban missing with a left hand there. Lynch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monteban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monteban throws a leg kick
and Lynch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lynch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monteban looks to throw the jab but Lynch is out of range.
Lynch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cilian Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Lynch misses.
Monteban tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Lynch counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T7#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monteban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynch lands a nice uppercut.
Lynch prevents a body shot from Monteban.
Lynch lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Monteban is rocked!
Monteban blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lynch.
Lynch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Monteban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monteban seems to have got his legs back now.
Lynch throws a punch but it's blocked by Monteban.
Lynch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monteban tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lynch smiles and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Monteban blocks the low kick.
Monteban throws a body kick that misses.
Lynch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Lynch cracks Monteban with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Monteban looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lynch finish him?
#T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monteban moves away from the strike by Lynch.
Monteban throwing a counter right hand but Lynch manages to avoid it.
Lynch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Monteban takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Monteban throws a hook but Lynch avoids it easily.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch pushes Monteban away with a front kick.#TD#
Monteban drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lynch pulls Monteban in close to prevent any damage.
Monteban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch controls Monteban momentarily but Monteban frees himself. #T9#
Monteban lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Monteban throws a big elbow that misses.
Monteban trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monteban trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Monteban looking to pass the guard.
Monteban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cilian Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lynch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!
A victorious Cilian Lynch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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