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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lynch wants a takedown but no success here.
Lynch is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lynch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Desmond Lynch's cut is getting worse.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Lynch pulls guard successfully.
Lynch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynch is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture. #T1#
Lynch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR#
Lynch stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #ES2#
Jones has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lynch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Lynch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Johan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Lynch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Lynch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lynch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Lynch tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Jones rushes Lynch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Jones landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Lynch is rocked!#CUT2#
Desmond Lynch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Lynch collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johan Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kalevi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
Lynch working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kalevi.
#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Lynch has been cut.
Kalevi lands an elbow inside that Lynch shrugs off.
Kalevi stalling in the clinch but Lynch improves position.
Lynch stalling.
Kalevi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lynch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalevi to keep the fight standing.
Kalevi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns Kalevi into the cage.
Lynch wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalevi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kalevi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalevi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns Kalevi into the cage.
Kalevi is trying to stall.
Kalevi lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Kalevi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns Kalevi into the cage.
Lynch has Kalevi pushed against the cage.
Lynch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lynch fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalevi landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
Desmond Lynch's cut is getting worse.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Lynch takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Lynch is rocked!
Kalevi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lynch! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kalevi is unloading with more strikes now! Lynch drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Kalevi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hall clinches up with Lynch and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hall lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.
Lynch really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Hall 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? Hall is holding on here and Lynch must be using up a lot of energy. Hall 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 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desmond Lynch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lynch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustafson lands with an uppercut that bounces Lynch off the cage and back into range.
Gustafson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lynch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustafson.
Gustafson tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gustafson lands a head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Gustafson there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Lynch moves into range and clinches up with Gustafson.
Lynch prevents Gustafson from breaking the clinch.
Lynch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Lynch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lynch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lynch stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lynch.
Lynch seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Desmond Lynch.
Nice shot by Gustafson.
Gustafson cracks Lynch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Gustafson. That snapped Lynch's head back.
Gustafson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lynch back to the cage. Gustafson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Lynch has been cut.
Lynch tries to move into range but Gustafson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gustafson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gustafson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lynch takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#
Lynch is rocked!
Gustafson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lynch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gustafson wobbles Lynch with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Gustafson dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Lynch to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Gustafson!
A very excited looking Alexander Gustafson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lynch gets tackled into the cage by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Martinez pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynch defends well.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard. #REVB#
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Martinez escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Martinez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lynch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lynch really is a fat lump.
Martinez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lynch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Martinez working away.
Martinez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lynch some visible discomfort.
Martinez trying to control the position but Lynch is working away.
An elbow from Martinez crashes against the mat.
#T2##SUB2#
Lynch reaches up around Martinez's neck trying to control. But Martinez takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Lynch! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Lynch is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Martinez celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Martinez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mohamed closes the distance and clinches.
Mohamed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Mohamed has Lynch pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mohamed pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lynch tumbling to the mat - Mohamed dives into Lynch's guard.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohamed is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Mohamed gets to his feet - Lynch follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Mohamed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lynch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#SUB#
Lynch looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mohamed has picked Lynch up and slammed him! Lynch can't keep hold of the triangle and Mohamed manages to pass to side control!#T1##SUB2#
Mohamed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mohamed trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lynch tries to bench press Mohamed off him but Mohamed keeps the position.
Mohamed trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mohamed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lynch parries the strikes from Mohamed easily there. Mohamed is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lynch to escape.
Lynch dodges the ground and pound from Mohamed.
Mohamed wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Mohamed happy to just control the position for now.
Mohamed is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch is being controlled here. #T3#
Lynch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mohamed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mohamed wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Mohamed closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mohamed has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lynch uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Mohamed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mohamed working for submissions but it's allowed Lynch to get to half guard.
#T4#
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Mohamed keeping hold of Lynch's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riordon Mohamed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Mohamed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mohamed trying to pass the guard but Lynch defending well.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.
Mohamed postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Mohamed postures up.
Mohamed trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Mohamed throwing strikes from guard but Lynch blocks nicely.
Mohamed postures up.
Lynch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mohamed postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it.
Mohamed won't allow Lynch to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mohamed drives through and clinches with Lynch against the cage.
Mohamed leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lynch taking a breather. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Mohamed drags the fight down to the ground.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Mohamed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynch wants to stand but Mohamed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mohamed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Mohamed 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.
Mohamed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Let's hope that Mohamed has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lynch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mohamed is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mohamed gets a double leg takedown into Lynch's guard.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Mohamed from controlling successfully.
Riordon Mohamed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mohamed wants to get up but he can't break Lynch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Mohamed defends easily.
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Mohamed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohamed preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riordon Mohamed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mohamed dodges the punch combination from Lynch.
Riordon Mohamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mohamed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mohamed throws an elbow but Lynch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lynch seems a little lost for a moment, as Mohamed dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynch tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mohamed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lynch has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Mohamed working away.
Mohamed misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lynch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mohamed.
Lynch manages to get back to half guard.
Mohamed is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
Lynch won't allow Mohamed to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mohamed seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lynch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mohamed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mohamed rushes Lynch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mohamed manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Mohamed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lynch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lynch working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Mohamed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mohamed wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Mohamed stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mohamed wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mohamed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mohamed lands in his opponent's guard.
Mohamed advances position into side control!#SU2#
Mohamed has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Desmond Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riordon Mohamed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mohamed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riordon Mohamed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mohamed 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riordon Mohamed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bruce moves into range and clinches up with Lynch.
Lynch trying to stall but Bruce improves his position.
Lynch controlling the action here for a moment.
Bruce has had enough of the clinch but Lynch keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Bruce gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lynch regains guard.
Bruce slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bruce looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce passes Lynch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Bruce.
Lynch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Well, if Bruce is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Bruce there.
Bruce is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control 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. Bruce connects with a nice short shot to Lynch's temple.
Bruce moves into full mount! Lynch won't be happy about that!
Lynch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Bruce swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Bruce!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferdinand lands a nice looking body kick.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Ferdinand.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ferdinand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Ferdinand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lynch tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ferdinand swings around for an armbar but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferdinand's guard.#SUB2#
Ferdinand has his foot on Lynch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynch works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferdinand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
Lynch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB2#
Ferdinand looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ferdinand working for submissions but it's allowed Lynch to get to half guard.
Lynch wants to stand up but Ferdinand has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferdinand sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferdinand tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SU#
Lynch stands up from half guard.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferdinand scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Ferdinand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferdinand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferdinand preventing the sweep.
Lynch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferdinand trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch pulls Ferdinand in close to prevent any damage.
Lynch continues to stall.
Ferdinand scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ferdinand has gone for a leg lock! Lynch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferdinand's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ferdinand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lynch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferdinand's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ferdinand isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lynch stacks Ferdinand on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lynch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Ferdinand dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ferdinand throws a nice looking combination but Lynch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Ferdinand drives through with a takedown into Lynch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferdinand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lynch pulls Ferdinand in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferdinand trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferdinand won't allow Lynch to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Ferdinand pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ferdinand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lynch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferdinand, into his guard. #REVR#
Ferdinand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ferdinand trying to control the position.
#SU#
Lynch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lynch takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Lynch has been cut.#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.#TD2#
Ferdinand throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferdinand is in Lynch's guard.
Lynch controlling the position.
Ferdinand looking to pass the guard.
Ferdinand postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it. #SUB2#
Ferdinand drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lynch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lynch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lynch! #REVR##SU#
Lynch stands up and beckons Ferdinand to his feet.
Lynch needs to keep his hands up - Ferdinand had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferdinand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferdinand, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Ferdinand closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lynch did well to prevent Ferdinand getting side control.
Ferdinand is looking to stall here but Lynch recovers full guard.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Ferdinand from controlling successfully.
Ferdinand throws an elbow that misses. Lynch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferdinand's guard. Nice move by Lynch!#REVR##SU#
Lynch gets to his feet - Ferdinand follows without any prompting. #T4##TD2#
Lynch gets caught flat footed, as Ferdinand shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ferdinand drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lynch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferdinand has Lynch in his guard.#REVR#
Ferdinand is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ferdinand is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Lynch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Ferdinand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desmond Lynch's cut.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lynch gets caught napping as Ferdinand dives in and scores a takedown. Lynch manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Ferdinand drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lynch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferdinand has Lynch in his guard.#REVR#
Lynch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ferdinand working for submissions but it's allowed Lynch to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferdinand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferdinand is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Lynch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SU#
Lynch is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ferdinand feints and then cracks Lynch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lynch down.
Ferdinand connects with a high kick. #T2#
Ferdinand tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Ferdinand tries to get set, Lynch tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferdinand manages to avoid the attempt.
Desmond Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ferdinand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ferdinand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lynch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferdinand off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ferdinand.#T3##SUB#
Lynch is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ferdinand defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lynch controlling from the back.
Ferdinand can't escape the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ferdinand defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lynch's arms.
Franz Ferdinand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lynch is hanging on to Ferdinand's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Lynch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ferdinand is really stuck here.
Desmond Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Desmond Lynch.
I think Ferdinand 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Ferdinand!
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