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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 123
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Robillard takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses. Robillard throws a big shot that misses. Lynch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Robillard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL# Robillard closes the distance and pushes Lynch back into the cage. Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Robillard as the two fighters clinch.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robillard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lynch goes for a takedown attempt but Robillard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robillard closes the distance looking to clinch letting Lynch counter with a right hand. #T1# Lynch scores with a body shot.
Michel Robillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Robillard throws a body shot but no joy. Robillard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Robillard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lynch in his tracks. Robillard on the wrong end of a nice hook. Robillard misses with a jab to the body
and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Michel Robillard has been cut. Robillard moves out of range as Lynch strikes. Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Robillard slips the punch. Robillard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lynch. Lynch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robillard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL# Lynch gets tackled into the cage by Robillard. Robillard maintains the clinch. Robillard tries to work over Lynch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. 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! Robillard lands with a light punch inside. Robillard pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lynch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynchs head. Lynch tries for a takedown but Robillard manages to get underhooks.
Michel Robillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Lynch. Lynch is looking to take this one to the mat. Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
I was talking to Robillard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Lynch goes for a takedown attempt but Robillard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robillard wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance. As Robillard backs off Lynch throws a huge counter combo but Robillard manages to avoid it all.#CL# Robillard moves into the clinch. Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lynch tries to circle away but Robillard has him pinned against the cage. Lynch wants a takedown but no success here.
Robillard lands a body punch. Lynch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robillard prevents it.
#T3# Lynch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robillard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Robillard throws a head punch that misses. Robillard is pressed up against the cage. Lynch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robillard down to the mat. Robillard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Robillard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Robillard throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely. Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Robillard. Robillard with a jab. Robillard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch takes one to the chin there. Robillard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A shot to the body from Lynch misses and Robillard counters with a right hand to the body. #T4# A jab from Lynch misses. Robillard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Lynch moves away from the strike by Robillard. Robillard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lynch momentarily.
Robillard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Robillard throws the left hand but Lynch avoids the punch easily.#CL# Robillard moves into the clinch. Robillard gets through Lynch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Robillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch blocks a body shot from Robillard. Robillard misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Robillard fails to land. Robillard scores with a shoulder strike. Lynch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robillard pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robillard looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Robillard dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michel Robillard'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.#R2# Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss! Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robillard defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand. Lynch takes a shot right to the bread basket. Robillard defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand. As Lynch tries to get set, Robillard tries to push him back and clinch up but Lynch manages to avoid the attempt. Robillard throws a series of punches but Lynch avoids them all with ease. Robillard misses with an uppercut. Lynch saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lynch misses the jab. Lynch 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. A slow jab from Robillard misses its intended target. Lynch throws out a counter right but Robillard avoids it with no problem. Robillard avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Robillard throws an off balance right hand
and Lynch counters with a stiff right hand. Lynch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Robillard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Robillard misses with a right hand and Lynch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lynch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robillard circles away quickly and effectively. Robillard is looking to clinch but Lynch is avoiding it.
Lynch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Robillard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lynch finds it's way round the side to connect with Robillard's head. #CL# Robillard takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# Robillard is defending well against a takedown attempt. A short uppercut from Robillard. Robillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow. Robillard misses with a short punch on the inside. Michel Robillard has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lynch jumps guard but Robillard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Robillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Lynch backwards. Robillard lands with a light punch inside. Robillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Robillard tries to work over Lynch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it. Lynch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michel Robillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Lynch. Robillard can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
Robillard presses Lynch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lynch is breathing heavily. Robillard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynchs head. Robillard is working Lynch over against the cage. Robillard cracks Lynch with a nice body shot. Robillard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robillard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynch or not. #T3# Robillard lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
A short left from Robillard. Robillard lands a hook to the side of the head. Robillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Lynch backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robillard. A shot in the inside from Robillard. Nice body punch from Robillard - that landed with a thud.
Robillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Lynch backwards. Robillard lands a body shot. Robillard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynch can do to turn this around? Robillard lands with a short head shot on the inside. Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Lynch takes a shot to the head. Robillard scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Lynch is rocked! Robillard lands with a light punch inside. Lynch is still on wobbly legs! Can Robillard finish him? Robillard lands a shoulder strike. Robillard lands a big right hand that drops Lynch! The killer instinct kicks in and Robillard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Robillard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Robillard! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 111
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Jones misses with an uppercut. Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Lynch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lynch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Donk. Jones catches Lynch right on the button with a cross. Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lynch throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it. Lynch moves out of range as Jones strikes. Lynch is looking to counter punch.#T1# Jones lands a body shot.
Lynch throws a hook but Jones blocks it. Jones connects with a single shot there. Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lynch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt. Lynch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lynch is breathing heavily.#CL2# Jones drives through and clinches with Lynch against the cage.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Jones on the inside. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands an uppercut. Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position. Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lynch backwards. #ROC2#Lynch is rocked! A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch. Lynch takes a shot to the head. Jones lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lynch to his knees! Jones keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fishbone Jones! Jumping up and down and very excited, Fishbone Jones waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 92
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Rockmuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rockmuller throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Lynch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rockmuller scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# Rockmuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage. Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynch backwards. Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice left hand lands by Rockmuller.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Lynch's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lynch's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Lynch blocks a body shot from Rockmuller. Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynch wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockmuller won't allow it.
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockmuller. #T1# Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Rockmuller can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Rockmuller has double underhooks. Rockmuller keeps control of Lynch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rockmuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rockmuller has Lynch pressed against the cage, preventing Lynch from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rockmuller lands an uppercut. Rockmuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rockmuller misses with a hook from the clinch. Rockmuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rockmuller scores with a nice short uppercut. Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockmuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Rockmuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockmuller misses with a body punch.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch. A nice left hand lands by Rockmuller.
Lynch tries to break the clinch but Rockmuller is controlling the position. Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch but Rockmuller keeps him there for the moment. Rockmuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head. Rockmuller has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lynch can't break the clinch.
Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Rockmuller has him pressed against the cage. Lynch prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lynch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rockmuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynchs head. Rockmuller pushes Lynch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lynch wants to break free but Rockmuller has control.
Rockmuller can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
Rockmuller prevents Lynch from breaking the clinch. Rockmuller lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land. Rockmuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Lynch wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockmuller won't allow it.
Rockmuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockmuller. Rockmuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lynch. Rockmuller scores with a shoulder strike. Rockmuller can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockmuller. Lynch blocking some punches.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Rockmuller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynch or not. Rockmuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike. Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rockmuller is leaning against Lynch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Rockmuller pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rockmuller cracks Lynch with a nice body shot. Lynch looks winded! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rockmuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockmuller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockmuller. #T4# Rockmuller lands a body punch. Rockmuller working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Rockmuller misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rockmuller. #BC# Rockmuller manages to break the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Rockmuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lynch backwards. Rockmuller misses with a body punch.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head. Rockmuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lynch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rockmuller is keeping busy. A short right from Rockmuller on the inside. Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Rockmuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lynch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller dominated that round. That's time! Rockmuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Rockmuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Don Rockmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lynch misses with a looping right. Rockmuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockmuller with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL# Lynch gets tackled into the cage by Rockmuller. Rockmuller maintains the clinch. #T1# Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it. Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch is trying to break free. Rockmuller digs a right hand into Lynch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lynch's gas tank. Lynch taking a breather. Rockmuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockmuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rockmuller pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynch working hard to break the clinch. Rockmuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lynch can't break the clinch.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch. Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
Don Rockmuller has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockmuller. Rockmuller misses with some punches.
Rockmuller has Lynch pressed against the cage, preventing Lynch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2# A short uppercut from Rockmuller. A frustrated look appears on Lynch's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Rockmuller has double underhooks. Rockmuller presses Lynch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lynch is breathing heavily. Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside. Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Rockmuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lynch is trying to break free. Rockmuller is looking for a takedown. Lynch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lynch is trying to push Rockmuller away but Rockmuller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rockmuller scores with a nice hook to the head. Rockmuller presses Lynch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rockmuller misses with some punches.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynch backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockmuller. Rockmuller misses with some punches.
Rockmuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynch can do to turn this around? Lynch tries to break the clinch but Rockmuller is controlling the position. Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Rockmuller is controlling him.#T3# Lynch tries to break the clinch but Rockmuller is controlling the position. Rockmuller lands with a right to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockmuller. Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside. Rockmuller goes for a takedown attempt but Lynch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rockmuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL# Rockmuller clinches with his opponent.
Rockmuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4# Rockmuller gets through Lynch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rockmuller pushes Lynch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC# Rockmuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Lynch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Rockmuller tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range. It seemed like Lynch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rockmuller lands a nice shot that snaps Lynch's head back.
A slow jab from Lynch misses its intended target. Rockmuller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rockmuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynch. As Rockmuller backs off Lynch throws a huge counter combo but Rockmuller manages to avoid it all. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Rockmuller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lynch defends it nicely. Lynch lands a glancing blow to the side of Rockmuller's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Rockmuller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lynch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1# Lynch wants to get back to his feet but Rockmuller drags him back down. Lynch taking a bit of punishment here - Rockmuller scoring with strikes. Rockmuller wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lynch is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it. Lynch is not content to let Rockmuller control the position. You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lynch is pushing Rockmuller's head away, looking to escape. Rockmuller manages to hold on to the position though. Rockmuller working the head and body with strikes. Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working. Rockmuller scores with a couple of short elbows. Rockmuller remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Check out the look on Rockmuller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3# Rockmuller working the ground and pound from side control. Rockmuller scores with punches from side control. Rockmuller working away. Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working. Lynch taking a bit of punishment here - Rockmuller scoring with strikes. Lynch is trying to get back to his feet. We've been hearing that Rockmuller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Rockmuller wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy. Rockmuller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lynch down.
Lynch is pushing Rockmuller's head away, looking to escape. Rockmuller manages to hold on to the position though.#T4# Rockmuller trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom. Rockmuller working the ground and pound. Rockmuller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Don Rockmuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lynch can't do much from the bottom here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rockmuller lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Don Rockmuller showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rockmuller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Rockmuller! During a confident post fight interview, Don Rockmuller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Wang throws a hook but Lynch avoids it easily. Wang lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
Lynch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wang throws a body shot but no joy. Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Wang. It looked like Lynch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Wang darts in and clinches Lynch up against the cage. Lynch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Lynch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wang up against the cage. Wang avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lynch can't break the clinch.
Wang lands with a right to the head. Wang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lynch to keep the fight standing. Wang avoiding damage.
#T1# Lynch working hard to break the clinch. Wang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lynch walks away with a smile on his face. Wang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Lynch keeps the fight on the outside. Lynch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A big right from Wang misses. Wang tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range. Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang. Wang tries to clinch there but Lynch circles away.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wang closes the distance but Lynch moves to the side #KD# and Lynch counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wang! Lynch lets Wang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Wang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hung Young Wang has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wang. An attempted straight right counter from Lynch misses the target. Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left lands for Wang. Nice defenses there by Lynch. Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A cross from Wang lands. Lynch defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand. Lynch appears to be looking for a big counter. Wang throws a right hand that misses
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him? A combination from Lynch does no damage. Lynch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang seems to have recovered his senses. Wang throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it. Wang tries to clinch and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Wang drives through and clinches with Lynch against the cage.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Lynch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Colt Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Young Wang. Wang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Lynch manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Wang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD# and Lynch counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wang! Lynch lets Wang back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Wang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wang wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance. Lynch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lynch avoids the body shot from Wang.
A little feinted left hand from Lynch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Wang instigates a clinch. Wang keeps control of Lynch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Wang is controlling him. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2# Wang jumps guard and drags Lynch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lynch wants to stand but Wang has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2# Wang looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
#T4# Wang has a closed guard, preventing Lynch from standing up. Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU# Lynch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wang, up you get! Wang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Lynch throws an off balance right hand
and Wang counters with a left and a right that stings Lynch. Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hung Young Wang will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hung Young Wang'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# Wang tries to clinch but Lynch moves away and Lynch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lynch walks into a jab. Lynch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Donk. Wang catches Lynch right on the button with a cross. Wang misses with a lunging right hand
and Lynch counters with a big right hand! Oh Wang is in trouble here! Lynch follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Lynch! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 48
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Price 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. Price not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Price is looking to pass into half guard but Lynch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lynch is in guard.#REVR# Price looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2# Price has his foot on Lynch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynch works his way back into a safe position though. Lynch wants to get up but he can't break Price's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2# Price is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Price is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Price controls Lynch momentarily but Lynch frees himself. Price is controlling Lynch's posture. Price has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SU# Lynch gets to his feet. Price looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Price shoots in looking for a takedown but Lynch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Price's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It looked like Lynch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Price shoots and misses and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut. Lynch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lynch wants it to stay on the feet. Colt Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Price. Price is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. It looked like Lynch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2# Price shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Price showed some decent athleticism there. Lynch pushes Price off and gets back to his feet. Price drops his hands momentarily. Lynch doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Price staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Price doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colt Lynch! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 35
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Santos takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses. Lynch throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem. Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Lynch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Santos tries to clinch up but Lynch circles away and keeps his distance. Lynch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bentley Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Santos closes the distance looking to clinch and Lynch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lynch stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet. Lynch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt. It seemed like Lynch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bentley Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos. #T1# Santos misses with a low kick. Lynch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A low kick from Santos is predictable there letting Lynch counter with a right hand. Santos fails in his attempt to clinch. Lynch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Santos misses with a wild combination.
Lynch looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lynch's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lynch's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD# Santos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Lynch keeps control of the position for the meantime. Santos throwing shots but Lynch is blocking nicely. Lynch is trying to stand.
#T2##SUB# Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Santos thows a huge punch but Lynch dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynch is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lynch is trying to stand.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Nice strikes from Santos there. #T3# Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Santos is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2# Lynch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Santos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lynch prevents it.
Lynch wants to break free but Santos has control.
Lynch tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position. #BC2# Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Santos shoots and misses and Lynch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Santos with a lazy takedown attempt and Lynch counters with a big left hand that crumples Santos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colt Lynch! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 24
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Wang pushes Lynch up against the cage in a clinch. Lynch is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position. Wang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wang is trying to pull guard but Lynch has him pressed against the cage. Lynch avoiding damage.
Wang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Hung Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lynch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage. Wang is trying to pull guard but Lynch has him pressed against the cage. Lynch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD# Wang pulls guard successfully.
#T1# Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Lynch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Wang looking for a triangle here. Lynch is fighting it but it looks tight! Wang pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lynch is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Young Hung Wang! Young Hung Wang retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
STC12| GP Losers Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1# Ness misses with a takedown attempt enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab. Lynch stuffs the takedown. Lynch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ness shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Lynch counter with a right hand. Colt Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ness. Ness with a lazy takedown attempt and Ness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ness with a lazy takedown attempt and Lynch counters with a big right hand! Oh Ness is in trouble here! Lynch follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Lynch! Colt Lynch is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
STC4| Silveiro x Archibald
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1# Lynch connects with a body shot that sends Walsh's belly button to the back. Walsh misses with a takedown enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Graham Walsh has been cut. Lynch misses with a body shot.
Walsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lynch circles away. Walsh gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lynch gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Lynch! |
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Event:
STC1| Silveiro x Graves
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1# Lynch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacDonald's head. MacDonald throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# MacDonald clinches. Lynch can't break the clinch.
Lynch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. MacDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lynch's efforts to push away. Lynch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacDonald looking for a takedown. Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. MacDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lynch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right from Lynch. Lynch wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lynch blocks it with crossed arms. Lynch leaning against his opponent.
Lynch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacDonald has him pressed against the ropes. MacDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lynch stops a takedown attempt from MacDonald.
Lynch managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
#T1# MacDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. MacDonald misses with a knee to the head. Lynch stalling in the clinch but MacDonald improves position. MacDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Lynch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Colt Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob MacDonald. Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by MacDonald. Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing. MacDonald tries a low kick but Lynch avoids it. MacDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch cracks MacDonald with an open hand slap. Lynch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2# MacDonald clinches. Lynch blocks an uppercut.
MacDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lynch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lynch tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the ropes. Lynch scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# MacDonald has Lynch pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Lynch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lynch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head. #ROC#MacDonald is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MacDonald prevents Lynch from breaking the clinch. MacDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him? Lynch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacDonald has him pressed against the ropes.#BC# Lynch breaks the clinch.
MacDonald seems to have recovered his senses. A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. MacDonald does a little dance to reset his feet. Lynch connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent MacDonald tumbling to the canvas! Lynch pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! MacDonald was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colt Lynch! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1# Von Richthoven fails with a takedown attempt. Von Richthoven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Von Richthoven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lynch sprawls well. Lynch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Richthoven gets slowly back to his feet. Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Richthoven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Von Richthoven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab. Lynch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Richthoven was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynch. Von Richthoven tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lynch defends well and Von Richthoven ends up having to push Lynch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Colt Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Von Richthoven. Von Richthoven tries for a takedown but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A combination from Lynch does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Richthoven takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Richthoven. Von Richthoven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away. Von Richthoven tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it. Von Richthoven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Von Richthoven does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Lynch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Richthoven was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynch. Von Richthoven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynch manages to avoid it. Lynch is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sloppy strikes from Lynch. Those never looked like landing. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Richthoven. Von Richthoven misses with a wild combination.
Lynch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Von Richthoven looks winded! Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Richthoven is just out of range. A jab from Lynch misses. Von Richthoven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The fighters circling - Lynch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Colt Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Von Richthoven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lynch throws a body punch but Von Richthoven moves out of range. Von Richthoven looks for a takedown but Lynch sprawls well. Lynch misses with a double jab.
Von Richthoven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Von Richthoven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2# Von Richthoven avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Lynch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Nice defenses there by Von Richthoven. Lynch digs a good hook to Von Richthoven's body.
Colt Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lynch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Von Richthoven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lynch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lynch scores with a body shot.
Von Richthoven slips a straight right by Lynch. Von Richthoven slips a jab from Lynch. Lynch looks to land a left hand but Von Richthoven moved out of range nicely. Von Richthoven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Von Richthoven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab. Lynch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Richthoven. Von Richthoven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lynch misses the jab. Lynch misses the shot to the body. Lynch misses with a double jab.
#T3# Lynch misses with a wild body shot. Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Richthoven.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target. Von Richthoven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab. Lynch throws a shot to the body.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch looks to land a combination but Von Richthoven avoids it well. Lynch tests Von Richthoven's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice uppercut lands for Lynch. That snapped Von Richthoven's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Lynch. Lynch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Von Richthoven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Von Richthoven slips under a jab. Von Richthoven wants to counter with a clinch but Lynch pushes him away. Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch lands with a shot to the body. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Richthoven.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss. Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch throws a hook but Von Richthoven avoids it easily. Lynch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A slow jab from Lynch misses its intended target. Lynch connects with the punch. Lynch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynch lands a head shot. Von Richthoven dodges the punch combination from Lynch.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Richthoven throws a counter combo. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lynch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Lynch 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# Lynch throws a big shot that misses. Von Richthoven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Richthoven. Von Richthoven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice defenses there by Von Richthoven. Lynch throws a lazy right hand but Von Richthoven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. As Lynch backs off Von Richthoven throws a huge counter combo but Lynch manages to avoid it all. Von Richthoven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away. Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Richthoven moves away. Von Richthoven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lynch but Lynch pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Lynch misses. Von Richthoven tries to counter with a clinch but Lynch shakes him off and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Richthoven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw. Lynch scores with a jab to the body. Colt Lynch is winning the standup battle so far. Von Richthoven is breathing heavily. Lynch looks to land a right hand but Von Richthoven moved out of range. Von Richthoven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice straight punches there by Lynch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lynch. Francis Von Richthoven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Von Richthoven tries to move into range but Lynch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1# Lynch looks to land a right hand but Von Richthoven moved out of range. Lynch works the jab nicely. Lynch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Von Richthoven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss! Lynch throws a body punch but Von Richthoven moves out of range. Lynch missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Von Richthoven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Von Richthoven might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lynch has got the better of the exchanges. A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target. Lynch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lynch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Von Richthoven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Von Richthoven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lynch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Richthoven. Von Richthoven throws a big counter head kick but Lynch avoids it with no problem. A big right from Lynch misses. #T2# Von Richthoven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Von Richthoven steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lynch. Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Richthoven manages to avoid it. Von Richthoven takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lynch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Von Richthoven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Von Richthoven is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lynch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Von Richthoven. Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Von Richthoven moves away and avoids it. Lynch throws a series of punches but Von Richthoven moves out of range. Lynch throws a big shot that misses. Lynch misses with a looping right. Von Richthoven slips under a jab from Lynch. Von Richthoven 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. Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Von Richthoven slips the punch. Von Richthoven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lynch to score with a decent uppercut. Lynch misses with a body shot.
Lynch digs a good hook to Von Richthoven's body.
A jab from Lynch finds it's way through Von Richthoven's defenses. #T3# Von Richthoven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynch. Donk. Lynch catches Von Richthoven right on the button with a cross. Lynch throws a body shot but no joy. Lynch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lynch throws a body shot but no joy. Lynch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Richthoven blocks a jab. Von Richthoven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lynch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Richthoven on the side of the head. Lynch scores with the left hand. Von Richthoven knows he should have avoided that one. Lynch misses with a double jab.
A jab from Lynch misses. Von Richthoven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Lynch scores with a hook. Lynch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lynch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Richthoven dodges the punch combination from Lynch.
Von Richthoven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lynch looks to land a right hand but Von Richthoven moved out of range. Lynch misses the jab. Lynch looks to land a right hand but Von Richthoven moved out of range. Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch misses with a looping right. Von Richthoven avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Lynch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Richthoven. Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Richthoven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lynch looks to land a left hand but Von Richthoven moved out of range nicely. Lynch throws a right hand that Von Richthoven ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Richthoven also avoids with ease. Lynch lands with a hook. Von Richthoven tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Von Richthoven avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Lynch dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Lynch looks to throw the jab but Von Richthoven is out of range. Von Richthoven wants to clinch and Lynch counters with a nice body shot. Von Richthoven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lynch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Richthoven sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Richthoven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Richthoven tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Von Richthoven misses with a body kick. Lynch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Richthoven misses with a takedown attempt - Lynch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lynch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Richthoven. Von Richthoven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Von Richthoven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynch. Lynch misses the jab.#T1# Von Richthoven tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A jab from Lynch does it's job there. A big left from Lynch misses. Lynch throws an overhand right that lands on Von Richthoven's shoulder, as Von Richthoven tries to avoid the shot. Jab by Lynch. Lynch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Richthoven can do to turn this around? Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Lynch. Von Richthoven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lynch pinned against the cage. Lynch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lynch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Colt Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Von Richthoven. Lynch lands a lovely overhand right. Lynch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2# Lynch misses with a straight left. Lynch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Richthoven's hands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Von Richthoven does a little dance to reset his feet. Lynch lands a nice hook to Von Richthoven's body. Von Richthoven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lynch throws a series of punches but Von Richthoven moves out of range. Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Richthoven.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Richthoven is just out of range. Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss. Von Richthoven ducks under a wild hook from Lynch. Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Richthoven.
Lynch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Von Richthoven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab. Von Richthoven tries to counter by closing the distance. The fighters circle momentarily. Lynch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Lynch throws a hook but Von Richthoven avoids it easily. Von Richthoven avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Von Richthoven tries to counter it with a takedown but Lynch pushes his down on his head and steps out. Lynch missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lynch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Richthoven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A right-left combo lands from Lynch. Lynch throws a looping overhand right but Von Richthoven ducks down to avoid it. Lynch lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Lynch. Lynch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Lynch looks to land a right hand but Von Richthoven moved out of range. Von Richthoven is looking for the big counter here. Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Von Richthoven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A left lands for Lynch.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lynch sizes up Von Richthoven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lynch scores with a one two! Von Richthoven had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Lynch misses the jab. Lynch works the jab nicely. Lynch misses with a straight right. Von Richthoven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynch. Lynch throws a body punch but Von Richthoven moves out of range. Lynch throws out a loose jab but Von Richthoven uses good head movement to avoid it. Von Richthoven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Von Richthoven ducks under a wild hook from Lynch. Von Richthoven ducks under a wild hook from Lynch. Lynch lands with a right hand. Francis Von Richthoven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Colt Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lynch misses with a looping right. Von Richthoven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Von Richthoven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight! Colt Lynch showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lynch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Lynch! |
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