Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GDL 130: Reed VS Milani
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lincoln looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Shortman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lincoln can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lincoln is sitting in close to Shortman's body. Shortman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lincoln is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lincoln is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shortman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Shortman!
James Shortman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 126: Yan VS Adlehyde
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Lincoln shoots in.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Lincoln tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Lincoln back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Chad Lincoln has been cut.
Lincoln fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Lincoln takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
We've been informed that Smith 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lincoln working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Lincoln is rocked!
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Lincoln is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lincoln .
Lincoln is breathing heavily.
Smith works on Lincoln 's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Lincoln seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Lincoln ! Smith unloads with more strikes and Lincoln sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tracy Smith!

Event: GDL 123: Schmidt VS Shumway
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lincoln closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bernando bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Lincoln gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bernando lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bernando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bernando working hard to break the clinch.
Lincoln keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernando's efforts to push away.
Bernando wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bernando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lincoln is trying to push Bernando away but Bernando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lincoln goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lincoln fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernando is trying to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling him.
Bernando is trying to push Lincoln away but Lincoln has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Bernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Lincoln fails with a takedown attempt.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Bernando.
Lincoln throws a sloppy head kick and Bernando moves out of range easily.
Bernando misses with a wild combination.
Lincoln is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernando as he jumps to the side.
Bernando seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mike Bernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
Bernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lincoln fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernando avoids it really well and circles away.
Lincoln moves out of range of the body kick.
Bernando misses with a double jab. #T2#
Bernando throws a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Bernando misses.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bernando sprawls well. Bernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernando tries to bum rush Lincoln with a series of wild strikes but Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bernando slaps away a takedown attempt from Lincoln , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bernando throws a series of punches but Lincoln avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lincoln counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Bernando has been cut.#TD2#
Lincoln shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lincoln is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernando defends it well. #T3#
Bernando pushes Lincoln off looking to stand but Lincoln dives back in and keeps control.
Lincoln tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bernando knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lincoln scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lincoln not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lincoln throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bernando pushes Lincoln off looking to stand but Lincoln dives back in and keeps control.
Lincoln wants to pass to mount but Bernando is defending the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bernando looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln is taking a breather. Bernando says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lincoln stops Bernando from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lincoln fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Lincoln takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lincoln shoots for a takedown but Bernando saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lincoln dodges the punch combination from Bernando.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Bernando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bernando throws a series of punches but Lincoln moves out of range.
A left and a right from Bernando both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Lincoln closes the distance and pushes Bernando back into the cage.
Lincoln can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Lincoln manages to pull guard.
Lincoln 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#
Lincoln throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bernando trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lincoln 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln trying to control the position.
Bernando trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lincoln 's guard.
Bernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincoln can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lincoln throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lincoln wants to sweep here but Bernando controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU#
Bernando gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but Bernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln dodges the punch combination from Bernando.
Bernando tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Bernando misses.
Lincoln tries to counter with a clinch but Bernando shakes him off and moves away.
Bernando throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Lincoln doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernando circles away.
Lincoln fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Bernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln shoots for a double leg takedown but Bernando sprawls well. He's pushed Lincoln 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Bernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
Bernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lincoln avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bernando slaps away a takedown attempt from Lincoln , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bernando.
Lincoln is looking for the big counter here.
Bernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernando avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Bernando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lincoln shoots in but no luck this time.
As Lincoln looks to move away, Bernando throws a big counter combo but Lincoln just gets out of the way.
Lincoln blocks a leg kick.
Mike Bernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lincoln looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lincoln pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bernando is out of range and Lincoln settles back down.
Bernando misses with a wild combination.
Bernando throws a sloppy head kick and Lincoln moves out of range easily. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bernando enables Lincoln to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bernando manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Bernando has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lincoln has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bernando wants to break free but Lincoln has control. #BC2#
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Bernando fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernando throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln darts in looking for a takedown but Bernando gets double underhooks and turns Lincoln into the cage.
A head kick by Bernando misses #CL2#
and Lincoln counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lincoln .
Lincoln jumps guard but Bernando stands there with Lincoln around his waist. Lincoln gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bernando misses with a body punch.
Bernando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bernando tries to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling the position.
Bernando tries to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling the position. #TD2#
Lincoln has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bernando regains guard immediately.
Lincoln passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Bernando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bernando throws a sloppy head kick and Lincoln moves out of range easily.
Bernando checks a leg kick nicely.
Bernando fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincoln tries to clinch but Bernando moves out of range. #CL2#
Lincoln clinches up with Bernando and pushes him back against the cage.
Lincoln jumps guard but Bernando stands there with Lincoln around his waist. Lincoln gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Bernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernando throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bernando.
Lincoln throws a head kick but Bernando moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando looks to land a combination but Lincoln avoids it well.
Bernando throws a series of punches but Lincoln moves out of range.
Bernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lincoln rushes Bernando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike Bernando is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bernando throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Bernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Lincoln is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lincoln has knocked Bernando down with a huge combo! Lincoln steps away and waves a wobbly Bernando back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lincoln darts in looking for a takedown but Bernando gets double underhooks and turns Lincoln into the cage.
Bernando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Lincoln closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lincoln lands in his opponent's guard.
Bernando is wriggling around but Lincoln manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Lincoln is controlling the pace. #T2#
Lincoln missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lincoln seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #ES#
Bernando has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lincoln is on him like a limpet, forcing Bernando back against the cage.
Lincoln keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernando's efforts to push away.
Lincoln tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike Bernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .#T3#
Bernando has had enough of the clinch but Lincoln keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bernando manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bernando tries to keep at a distance but Lincoln has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bernando walks away with a smile on his face. Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bernando misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincoln is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Lincoln closes the distance and clinches.
Lincoln has Bernando pressed against the cage, preventing Bernando from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lincoln lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Lincoln pulls guard.
Lincoln striking off his back but it's not causing Bernando any problems. #T4#
Bernando wants to get up but he can't break Lincoln 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Bernando gets to his feet - Lincoln follows without any prompting.
Lincoln throws a low kick but Bernando avoids it.#CL2#
Lincoln clinches up with Bernando and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lincoln .
Bernando misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bernando up against the cage.
Bernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lincoln has him pressed against the cage.
Bernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lincoln has him pressed against the cage.
Bernando tries to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling the position.
Chad Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Bernando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Bernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Lincoln .
I think Bernando 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Bernando!

Event: GDL 119: Yuld VS Mayer
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Cell closes the distance and clinches.
Cell wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Lincoln has Cell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lincoln pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cell tumbling to the mat - Lincoln dives into Cell's guard.
Cell 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.#SU#
Lincoln gets to his feet. Cell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Lincoln shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lincoln prevents Cell from improving his position.#SUB#
Lincoln is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cell defends it well. #T1#
Cell wants to control but Lincoln is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lincoln has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lincoln controlling the pace for now.
Cell tries to control Lincoln 's body but Lincoln pushes him off. Cell squirms to his side and now Lincoln has his back!
Lincoln controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Lincoln is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cell for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cell wants to get back to his feet.
Cell tries to escape the position. #T3#
Lincoln keeps control of the position easily here as Cell tries to buck him off. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Lincoln looking for the choke but no joy.
Cell trying to control the hands but Lincoln breaks the grip. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lincoln misses with a punch to the head.
You can see the frustration on Cell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lincoln connects with a big shot to the side of Cell's head. #CUT#It looks like Sickle Cell has been cut.
Lincoln gets his hands free as Cell looks to control. #SUB#
Lincoln is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lincoln is riding his opponent, not letting Cell buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sickle Cell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lincoln throws a front kick aimed at Cell's knee but Cell avoids it well.
Cell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Lincoln counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lincoln content to stall in guard here.
Cell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lincoln showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cell wants to sweep here but Lincoln controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Lincoln decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cell, up you get!
Lincoln defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cell.
Lincoln lunges at Cell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cell's hand.
Cell stuffs the takedown attempt from Lincoln . Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
Cell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincoln is just out of range.#T2#
Lincoln misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lincoln tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lincoln somewhat.
Lincoln looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cell shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chad Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickle Cell.
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cell misses with a takedown attempt - Lincoln sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cell throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Lincoln counters with a single leg into guard. Cell didn't expect that.
Cell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cell trying to control the position. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cell is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lincoln keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully.
Cell looking to pass the guard.
Cell pushes down on Lincoln 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Lincoln blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cell.
Cell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lincoln does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cell is looking to stall here but Lincoln recovers full guard. #SUB#
Lincoln looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cell wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
Cell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sickle Cell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cell shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Cell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cell looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Lincoln counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cell won't be happy with that.
Cell is looking to reverse the position.
Lincoln slows the pace down.
Lincoln throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU#
Lincoln decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lincoln tries to keep at a distance but Cell has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Cell manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Cell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Lincoln counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lincoln is one step ahead there.
Lincoln postures up. #SUB2#
Cell looking for a guillotine here but Lincoln defends easily.
Cell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lincoln has passed into side control.
Lincoln happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Lincoln wants to control but Cell is keeping him busy.
Cell tries to bench press Lincoln off him but Lincoln keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Cell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lincoln is staying tight to Cell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lincoln trying to control the position but Cell is working away. #T3#
Cell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lincoln off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Lincoln just trying to survive but Cell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lincoln is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cell is looking to control Lincoln but Lincoln is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lincoln breaks Cell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Lincoln stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lincoln pushes down on Cell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lincoln content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cell moves into full guard.
Sickle Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Lincoln showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincoln , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Lincoln !

Event: GDL 115: Hunt VS Yuldashev
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Lincoln scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Francisco Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lincoln .
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Hernandez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lincoln 's half guard.

Lincoln makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hernandez has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Helsinki, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lincoln .
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!#CL2#
Lincoln gets a clinch.
Lincoln looking for a takedown. #T1#
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lincoln gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lincoln looking to stall.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lincoln pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lincoln avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lincoln is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez being controlled against the cage.
Lincoln has Hernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lincoln changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lincoln wants to clinch.
Hernandez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hernandez gets tackled into the cage by Lincoln . Lincoln maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lincoln jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Lincoln is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Lincoln is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Lincoln utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hernandez throws a strike but Lincoln rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lincoln stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Lincoln controlling him for the moment.
Lincoln must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Lincoln stands up from Hernandez's guard - Lincoln perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lincoln misses with a low kick as Hernandez jumps back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincoln shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hernandez thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Hernandez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lincoln moves into the clinch.
Lincoln drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Hernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln looking to stall.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hernandez is working for takedown but Lincoln is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Lincoln pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lincoln circles away.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lincoln pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Lincoln misses.
Hernandez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lincoln just manages to avoid it.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez shoots and misses
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Lincoln does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
Lincoln doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lincoln digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Lincoln tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lincoln counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Lincoln rushes Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lincoln has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hernandez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lincoln can turn it around.#T3#
Lincoln looking for a takedown.
Hernandez is pressed up against the cage. Lincoln has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hernandez down to the mat. Hernandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chad Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Lincoln lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Hernandez blocks the low kick.
Lincoln will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lincoln displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
Lincoln connects with a body shot.#T4#
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Lincoln counters with a series of strikes. Hernandez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lincoln looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Lincoln persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lincoln looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lincoln takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Lincoln defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
Hernandez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francisco Hernandez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lincoln changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Lincoln manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lincoln . #TD#
Hernandez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lincoln is trying to defend but Hernandez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lincoln defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet.
Lincoln takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lincoln with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Lincoln is rocked!#T1#
Hernandez scores with a big shot! Lincoln 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lincoln ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Hernandez!

Event: GDL 110: Hanley VS Hunt
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Sapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Lincoln clinches.
Lincoln is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sapp is defending well.
Sapp stops a takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Sapp slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lincoln escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lincoln is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sapp has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Lincoln manages to break the clinch.
Lincoln throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Lincoln fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sapp, pushing him back against the cage.
Lincoln tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Lincoln has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sapp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lincoln content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sapp can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Lincoln escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Sapp as Lincoln shoots in.#KD#
Sapp lands a left and a right that send Lincoln crashing to the mat, dazed. Sapp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Chad Lincoln has been cut.#CL#
Sapp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Lincoln pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapp looking to sit in guard and control but Lincoln gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sapp wants to sweep here but Lincoln controlling him for the moment.
Sapp is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lincoln dives into side control. #T2#
Lincoln connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sapp some visible discomfort. #SU2#
Lincoln decides to stand back up.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lincoln was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lincoln trying to control the position but Sapp is working away.
Sapp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lincoln on the ground.#SUB2#
Lincoln is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sapp has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sapp tries to improve position but can't.
Sapp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sapp tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Sapp can't do much from the bottom here.
Sapp being controlled for a moment.
Sapp tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lincoln easily slips into full mount!
Sapp looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lincoln controlling from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Lincoln is working for a guillotine from mount but Sapp frees his head quite easily.
Sapp is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Lincoln has taken his back!
Sapp is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Sapp showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Lincoln 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sapp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lincoln defends well and Sapp ends up having to push Lincoln into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lincoln lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sapp backwards.
Lincoln prevents Sapp from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Lincoln pulls guard effortlessly.
Sapp preventing the sweep.
Lincoln doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sapp controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Lincoln has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sapp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln looking to control. #T1#
Sapp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lincoln 's head.
Lincoln controlling Sapp's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lincoln gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Lincoln jumps guard and drags Sapp to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Lincoln has his feet on Sapp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck for Lincoln with that takedown attempt.
Lincoln tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sapp swivels and escapes.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Lincoln pushes him off.
Sapp lands a jab to the nose.
Lincoln fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
Sapp with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sapp jumps guard but Lincoln turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Lincoln manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Lincoln successfully pulls guard.
Sapp trying to move into half guard but instead Lincoln has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lincoln won't allow Sapp to sweep him here.
Sapp throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sapp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lincoln passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lincoln seems content to control.#T4#
Sapp is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lincoln thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sapp's head. #SU2#
Lincoln decides to stand and escape the position.
Sapp fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Lincoln gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sapp is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lincoln is keeping busy.
Lincoln fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Sapp is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lincoln is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sapp to the mat. Sapp regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sapp looking to control.
Sapp wants to control but Lincoln passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Lincoln 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sapp moves out of range as Lincoln strikes.#CL#
Sapp clinches up with Lincoln and pushes him back against the cage.
Sapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lincoln after a bit of a struggle.
Sapp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sapp is trying to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling him.
Sapp stops a takedown attempt from Lincoln . #TD2#
Lincoln manages to pull guard.
Sapp looking to sit in guard and control but Lincoln gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp trying to control the position. #SU2#
Lincoln stands and steps away. Sapp gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincoln paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Lincoln releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sapp wants to clinch
and Lincoln counters with a three punch combo that has Sapp backing up. Sapp nods at Lincoln to acknowledge the strikes.
Lincoln tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Lincoln clinches. #TD2#
Lincoln turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sapp tries to improve position but can't.
Lincoln is looking to take a break and control but Sapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Lincoln content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sapp is trying to improve his position.
Sapp struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sapp pushes Lincoln away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lincoln gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sapp is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Lincoln are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sapp is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bob Sapp is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Lincoln with that takedown attempt.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincoln avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Lincoln 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lincoln shoots for a takedown but Sapp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .#CL2#
Lincoln closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chad Lincoln seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sapp is trying to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln . #T4#
Sapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sapp wants to break free but Lincoln has control.
Lincoln has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sapp seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lincoln can turn it around.#BC2#
Lincoln escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sapp tries to clinch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Sapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincoln circles away.
Sapp wants to clinch
and Lincoln counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bob Sapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sapp tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lincoln forces Sapp back against the cage and clinches.
Sapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Bob Sapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Lincoln is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sapp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lincoln 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Lincoln !

Event: GDL 104: Lasombra VS Hadjilis
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lincoln shoots in and gets a takedown into Saunders's guard.
Saunders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lincoln wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. #SUB#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lincoln can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lincoln 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lincoln works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lincoln throwing shots but Saunders is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Saunders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saunders is trying to stand up here but Lincoln is controlling him well.
Lincoln looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saunders with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saunders tries to roll over but Lincoln keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lincoln pulls his head out easily.
Saunders wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lincoln in particular looking to stall.
Lincoln is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position.
Lincoln tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU2#
Lincoln gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Lincoln gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lincoln jumps into guard, dragging Saunders to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lincoln holds on and takes a little breather.
Saunders trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lincoln manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lincoln is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES#
Saunders has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lincoln is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Saunders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Saunders postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lincoln is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saunders, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Saunders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Lincoln from controlling successfully. #ES#
Saunders wriggles free and stands up.
Saunders throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Chad Lincoln has been cut.#TD2#
Saunders gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lincoln to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
Lincoln gets to his feet - Saunders follows without any prompting. #T4##TD2#
Lincoln shoots in and gets a takedown into Saunders's guard.

Saunders wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders lands a high kick! #TD2#
Lincoln shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lincoln is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saunders trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chip Saunders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Lincoln 's cut.
That's time! Saunders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Saunders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lincoln wants to get back to striking at distance but Saunders won't allow it. #TD2#
Lincoln wants the takedown. Saunders is fighting it off but Lincoln persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Saunders's guard against the cage.

Saunders is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lincoln presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lincoln creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders. #TD#
Saunders pulls guard successfully.
Lincoln stays in close to Saunders's body and controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders trying to keep a closed guard but Lincoln is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Saunders wants to get back to his feet but Lincoln is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lincoln postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saunders fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lincoln . #T2#
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Chip Saunders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saunders manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saunders scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lincoln manages to mount him!
Saunders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lincoln content just to control the position here.
Saunders regains half guard.#T3#
Lincoln wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lincoln .
Lincoln moves into full mount! Saunders won't be happy about that!
Saunders tries to hold on but Lincoln postures up.
Lincoln landing shots from mount.
Lincoln dominating with strikes here.
Lincoln lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Lincoln scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saunders?
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Saunders throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Saunders bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lincoln is looking to sweep but instead, Saunders has passed into half guard.
Lincoln wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lincoln does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saunders prevents Lincoln from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Lincoln will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chad Lincoln 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lincoln gets a double leg takedown into Saunders's guard.

Saunders manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Saunders avoiding damage.
Lincoln tries to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling the position.
Saunders jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lincoln walks away with a smile on his face. Saunders gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saunders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Lincoln scores with a takedown into Saunders's guard.
Lincoln wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Saunders 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.#T1##SUB#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lincoln throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Lincoln postures up.
Lincoln sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Lincoln trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saunders being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Lincoln got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saunders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lincoln has managed to get both his arms back between Saunders's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Saunders looking to control.
Lincoln wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Lincoln stays in close to Saunders's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Saunders closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saunders lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln pulls Saunders in to control the position. #T4##SU#
Saunders gets to his feet. Lincoln looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Lincoln 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.
Lincoln preventing the sweep.
Saunders lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lincoln is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet but Saunders is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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 Chip Saunders.
I think Saunders 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chip Saunders!
Chip Saunders very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GDL 96: McMann VS Camble
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincoln . Biden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincoln tries for a takedown but Biden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biden is looking to counter punch.
Lincoln throws a body punch but Biden moves out of range.
Biden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Biden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincoln takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lincoln fails with the takedown.
Biden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunter Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln throws a series of punches but Biden moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Biden misses its target.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Lincoln moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Biden feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lincoln sprawling to the canvas! Lincoln rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Biden finish him?! #ROC#Lincoln is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chad Lincoln has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biden shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lincoln takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Biden sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lincoln bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Biden!
After the fight, Hunter Biden was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GDL 92: Coppola VS Hunt
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown but Three manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lincoln 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Three misses with a takedown attempt - Lincoln sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lincoln tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Three swivels and escapes.
Test Three has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
Lincoln shoots in for a double leg but Three sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Three is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Three on that attempt.
Three tries to close the distance and clinch but Lincoln swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lincoln is fending him off so far but Three persists. Nope, Lincoln circles away and we're back to standing.
Three moves out of range of the body kick.
Three shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Three's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Three clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Three is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Lincoln jumps guard and drags Three to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Three working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Three working some strikes from top position.
Lincoln controlling the position.
Lincoln keeping full guard, as Three tries to pass.
Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lincoln working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Three as he avoids it easily.
Three displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lincoln .
Three tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincoln paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Three on that attempt.
Three shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lincoln defends it nicely.
Lincoln is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Lincoln closes the distance and pushes Three back into the cage.#T3#
Lincoln wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lincoln is trying to force a seperation but Three has the dominant position.
Lincoln manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Three pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Three could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lincoln tries for a takedown but Three sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Three fails with the takedown.
Three defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincoln .#CL#
Lincoln tries to keep at a distance but Three has taken the fight into the clinch.
Three is working for takedown but Lincoln is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Three tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Lincoln manages to pull guard.
Lincoln keeping full guard, as Three tries to pass.
Three is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Three drops back looking for a leg! Lincoln is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lincoln manages to kick Three off! Three jumps back into Lincoln 's guard.
Lincoln can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Three controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Lincoln will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lincoln feints and as Three raises his hands in defense, Lincoln changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lincoln won't allow Three to sweep him here.
Three seems keen to control Lincoln 's posture.#SUB2#
Lincoln drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lincoln jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Three wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lincoln is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Three is looking to escape.#T1#
Lincoln controlling the action here.
Lincoln not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lincoln not doing much here.
Lincoln is continuing to stall.
Three wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lincoln wants to control but Three is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Lincoln fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Three shoots in for a double leg but Lincoln sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Lincoln gets a clinch.
Lincoln is looking for a takedown.
Lincoln is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Three to keep the fight standing.
Test Three has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
Three tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lincoln just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lincoln looking for a takedown.
Three tries a body shot but Lincoln blocks it.
Three wants a takedown but no success here.
Lincoln working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lincoln gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Three.
Lincoln can't get the takedown. #T3#
Three misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Three blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Lincoln lands a takedown into guard.

Three has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lincoln off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Three or perhaps it was just good defense by Lincoln , which made it look bad.
Lincoln dodges the punch combination from Three.
Three fails with an attempt to clinch.
Three swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Three has been working on his balance at The Lions Den, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lincoln .
The fight stays on the outside here - Three looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lincoln pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Lincoln forces Three back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Three escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Three is defended easily by Lincoln .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown but Three manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lincoln 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lincoln tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lincoln is trying hard to land a takedown here. Three sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Test Three is winning the standup battle so far.
Three shoots in and drives through. Lincoln sprawls well.
Three fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lincoln lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lincoln fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Three tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
Three looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lincoln is fending him off so far but Three persists. Nope, Lincoln circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincoln tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Three swivels and escapes.
Three stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three wants to clinch.
Three tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Three is defended easily by Lincoln .
Three dives in for a single leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Lincoln 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lincoln displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Three.
Three moves in looking to clinch but Lincoln pushes him off.
Three avoids the head kick by Lincoln .
Three looks for a takedown but Lincoln sprawls well.
Three fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Three is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Three. #CL#
Three closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Three breaks from the clinch.
Three shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Test Three is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Three as he jumps to the side.
Lincoln dives in and grabs Three's left leg, looking for a takedown. Three pushes down on Lincoln 's head and hops out.
Lincoln fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lincoln takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Three listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3##CL2#
Lincoln moves into range and clinches up with Three.#BC#
Three pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Three.
Lincoln looks for a takedown but Three sprawls well.
Three fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Three throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lincoln 's waist but Lincoln gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Three off to one side.
Lincoln closes the distance and clinches up with Three, looking for a takedown. Lincoln pushes Three against the cage but Three circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Three misses its target.#T4#
Three shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Three's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Three is looking to clinch.
Three lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Three.
Three displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lincoln .
Three shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lincoln eats them both and turns towards Three to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Three tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincoln goes for a double leg but Three avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Three continues to drive forward.
Three misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Lincoln counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lincoln .

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 Test Three.
I think Lincoln 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Lincoln !

Event: GDL 83: Knight VS Nickels
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Lincoln is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schitt.
Good exchange - Schitt coming out on top.
Schitt lands a nice shot that snaps Lincoln 's head back.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schitt throws out the jab.
Schitt works Lincoln 's body with a nice hook.
Schitt misses with a right hand #CL#
and Lincoln counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lincoln .
Schitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln stalling the fight.
Schitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Schitt working aggressively here.
Schitt tries a body shot but Lincoln blocks it.
Schitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Lincoln is pushing Schitt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schitt is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schitt throws a head punch that misses.
Schitt working aggressively here.
Schitt avoiding damage as Lincoln throws knees to the body. #TD#
Lincoln has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schitt regains guard immediately.
Lincoln advances position into side control!
Lincoln tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schitt's legs.
Schitt wants to control but Lincoln postures up.#T2##SU#
Lincoln decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Schitt throws a lazy right hand but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lincoln counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Lincoln breaks from the clinch.
Lincoln misses with a series of wild punches.
Schitt misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Lincoln counters by clinching up.
Lincoln drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Lincoln 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schitt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Lincoln has been cut.
Jack Schitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lincoln moves into range and clinches up with Schitt.#BC#
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lincoln takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3##CL#
Lincoln has managed to clinch. #TD#
Lincoln gets control of Schitt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lincoln will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincoln swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lincoln has control of Schitt's left arm, preventing Schitt from doing any damage.
Lincoln not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lincoln will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schitt trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln pulls Schitt in close to his closed guard and prevents Schitt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lincoln keeping moving, preventing Schitt from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Lincoln has a closed guard, preventing Schitt from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schitt throws a hook but Lincoln blocks it.
Lincoln throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lincoln moves out of range as Schitt strikes.
Schitt throws the left hand but Lincoln avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Schitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln walks into a jab.
Lincoln shoots in but Schitt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schitt lands a really nice looking cross but Lincoln seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chad Lincoln will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Lincoln 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Lincoln shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schitt is trying to defend but Lincoln finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lincoln not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lincoln controlling the action here.
Schitt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln uses his free foot to push down on Schitt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schitt.
Lincoln sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Schitt tries to hold on but Lincoln postures up.#SU#
Lincoln stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lincoln defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schitt.
Schitt tries for a takedown but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lincoln shoots in for a double leg but Schitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lincoln takes one to the side of the head.
Schitt throws a lazy right hand but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Schitt misses the target.
Schitt scores with a sloppy right hand. Lincoln should have avoided that one. #T2#
Lincoln looks for a takedown but Schitt sprawls well.
Schitt misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Lincoln counters by moving into the clinch.
Schitt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lincoln pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chad Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Schitt.
Lincoln pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schitt, as that shot connected.
Schitt throws a hook but Lincoln blocks it.
Lincoln is looking for a counter combo.
Schitt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lincoln sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schitt lands with an overhand left.
Schitt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Lincoln is rocked!
Schitt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lincoln tries to get into range but Schitt steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Lincoln ! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Schitt scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Schitt!

Event: GDL 79: Gomez VS Weadababyitsa
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl out of it but Lincoln keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Lincoln tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliveira pushes his down on his head and steps out.#BC#
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Lincoln clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln tries to break free but Oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
Lincoln slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lincoln tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
Lincoln wants a takedown. #T1#
Lincoln wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lincoln slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lincoln receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lincoln managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonia Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincoln tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lincoln is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lincoln tries to pull guard but Oliveira holds him up against the cage and eventually Lincoln drops back down to his feet.
Lincoln working hard to break the clinch.
Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Lincoln has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oliveira uses from the top position.
Oliveira trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincoln swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira stops Lincoln from standing up.
Oliveira postures up.
Lincoln really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira passes Lincoln 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Lincoln is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lincoln is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lincoln keeping hold of Oliveira's head, controlling as best he can.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Lincoln is a slippery customer.#SU#
Oliveira decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Lincoln fails with the takedown.
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Lincoln gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Lincoln is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliveira to keep the fight standing.
Lincoln can't break the clinch.
Lincoln has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oliveira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lincoln forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
Lincoln wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Lincoln misses. #TD#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Lincoln defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Lincoln has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
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. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Lincoln 's temple.
Oliveira stalling.
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Lincoln is having none of it. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lincoln has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lincoln is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Oliveira seems content to control.#SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lincoln sees it coming and defends easily.
Lincoln is concentrating on defense, preventing Oliveira from advancing position.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Lincoln defends it.
Lincoln tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Lincoln circles away easily
and Lincoln counters with a series of strikes. Oliveira will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonia Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincoln paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Lincoln takes the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Lincoln drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lincoln tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira fails to pull guard. #BC#
Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lincoln tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira leaves Lincoln with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Lincoln . Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Lincoln .
Oliveira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Lincoln is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonia Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lincoln sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
Lincoln lands a body shot.
Lincoln tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
No luck for Lincoln with that takedown attempt.
Oliveira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lincoln takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Lincoln gets a clinch.
Oliveira gets underhooks to prevent Lincoln 's takedown attempt. #TD#
Oliveira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliveira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Lincoln decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lincoln wants to clinch.
Lincoln defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.#T2#
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lincoln goes for a double leg but Oliveira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliveira continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Lincoln takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lincoln to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Lincoln manages to pull guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln striking off his back but it's not causing Oliveira any problems.
Lincoln not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Lincoln throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Lincoln is working an open guard so Oliveira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Lincoln keeps it at a distance.
Lincoln drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliveira defends it well.
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Oliveira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Oliveira checks a leg kick nicely.#T4##CL2#
Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Lincoln has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lincoln goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Lincoln manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lincoln avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lincoln wants to counter the offense by Oliveira and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Lincoln pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincoln has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oliveira after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lincoln walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lincoln has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Antonia Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Lincoln is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lincoln tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lincoln 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Lincoln !

Event: GDL 76:Roughneck VS Tragedy
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Lincoln swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Addams.#CL#
Lincoln closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Addams. #TD#
Lincoln decides to pull guard.
Lincoln is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lincoln moves nicely into side control.
Addams is trying to work for a sweep but Lincoln has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Lincoln swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Lincoln !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2021

#R1#
Lincoln fails with the takedown.
Lincoln throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
It seemed like Boy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lincoln walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lincoln fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Lincoln with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Lincoln . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincoln is breathing heavily.
Lincoln shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincoln takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##KD2#
Boy drops Lincoln with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lincoln looks back up at him and smiles so Boy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Lincoln is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chad Lincoln has been cut.
Boy throws a pinpoint strike between Lincoln 's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Lincoln crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Boy scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Boy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2021

#R1#
Lincoln misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Crunch! Peterson slams his shin into Lincoln 's torso.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson throws a head kick that half lands.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Peterson has eaten all the pies!
Lincoln steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Lincoln dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Lincoln 's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peterson.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lincoln counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson misses with a double jab #CL#
and Lincoln moves into the clinch.
Lincoln tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lincoln drops back down to his feet.
Peterson controlling the action here for a moment.
Lincoln is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Lincoln . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lincoln has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peterson after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Peterson slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Peterson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lincoln is looking to take this one to the mat.#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.
Lincoln is looking for a takedown.
Peterson effectively controlling the action here.
Peterson avoiding damage as Lincoln throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lincoln is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lincoln is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peterson to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Lincoln is looking for a takedown.
Peterson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Peterson.
Lincoln scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lincoln moves out of range as Peterson throws a body kick.
Lincoln tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peterson manages to circle out of the way.
Lincoln looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Lincoln clinches up against the cage.
Lincoln is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Peterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peterson slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Peterson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson looking to slow down the pace here.
Lincoln trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Peterson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Peterson tries to keep at a distance but Lincoln has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln stalling against the cage.
Peterson just leaning against Lincoln , taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Peterson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Peterson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Peterson misses with a hook to the body
and Lincoln counters with a one-two to the body.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Peterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lincoln will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson tries to land a front kick but Lincoln steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lincoln or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Lincoln . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Peterson.
Peterson thuds his shin into the meat of Lincoln 's side.
Peterson throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tony Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lincoln takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln blocks the body kick. #CL#
Lincoln has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson has Lincoln pushed against the cage.
Lincoln working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Lincoln jumps into guard, dragging Peterson to the mat.
Peterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson postures up in Lincoln 's guard and throws a big left but Lincoln blocks it.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Lincoln looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Lincoln looking for a guillotine here but Peterson defends easily.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lincoln . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
Lincoln manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lincoln lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincoln pushes down on Peterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lincoln thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peterson's head. #SU#
Lincoln stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Peterson to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tony Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterson.
Peterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Peterson blocks the leg kick.
Lincoln shoots in but Peterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Lincoln blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peterson thinks about the counter body kick.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Lincoln moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincoln .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Lincoln . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Peterson. #CL#
Lincoln moves into range and clinches up with Peterson.
Lincoln is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Come on Peterson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson stalling.
Peterson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lincoln tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peterson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lincoln will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lincoln tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lincoln drops back down to his feet.
Tony Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Peterson is struggling to control the position.
Lincoln tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Lincoln back against the cage.
Lincoln can't break the clinch.
Lincoln has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Lincoln wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lincoln has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lincoln tries to score a body lock takedown but Peterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lincoln stalling in the clinch but Peterson improves position.
Peterson effectively controlling the action here.
Lincoln is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peterson stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lincoln is trying to force a seperation but Peterson has the dominant position.
Lincoln using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peterson stalls.
Peterson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lincoln drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lincoln fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peterson 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Peterson!

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