PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judge Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden's entrance music is Act a Fool. A fine choice. Lynch has chosen Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me as his entrance music. Judge Holden had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Holden
vs
Lynch

200 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
215 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judge Holden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Holden.
Lynch lands a front kick.
Holden lands a jab to the nose.
Lynch throws a body kick that misses.

Lynch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holden did well to prevent Lynch getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Holden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynch pulls his head out easily.
Lynch lands with a punch from half guard.
Lynch winds up and cracks Holden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lynch is looking to stall here but Holden recovers full guard.
Holden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch scoring with some ground and pound.
Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Holden.

Holden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynch is looking to work some ground and pound but Holden has wrist control.

Lynch drops back looking for a leg! Holden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holden manages to kick Lynch off! Lynch jumps back into Holden's guard.

Holden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holden has momentary wrist control but Lynch slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Holden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynch is aware though and is defending well.

Holden 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.
Holden keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Holden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holden trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.

Holden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Holden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holden's head.
Holden keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.

Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lynch landing some decent shots from guard.
Holden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lynch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lynch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Holden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holden keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lynch throwing strikes from guard but Holden blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lynch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Holden trying to control the position.
Holden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lynch postures up in Holden's guard and throws a big left but Holden blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holden wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holden's head.
Lynch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Holden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Judge Holden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lynch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Lynch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynch's back!

Holden has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Holden has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Holden keeps control of the position as Lynch tries to break free.

Holden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lynch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lynch for a finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control the hands but Holden breaks the grip.

Holden seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lynch's chin but Lynch turns very nicely into Holden's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lynch.
Lynch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Holden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lynch stands up over Holden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch postures up and lands a big shot to Holden's brow.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Holden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Lynch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynch has managed to get both his arms back between Holden's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Holden keeps moving.

Holden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.

Holden working for a triangle but Lynch defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch stands up over Holden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lynch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Holden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lynch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lynch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lynch cracks Holden with a solid left hand.

Holden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynch content to stall in guard here.

Holden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynch defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 control from the top but Holden keeps moving.
Lynch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lynch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Holden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lynch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lynch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Holden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynch passes into side control.
Holden manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Lynch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Holden checks a leg kick.
Lynch throws a leg kick that misses.
Holden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynch stuffs the takedown.

Lynch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lynch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holden manages to get to full guard.
Holden keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.

Holden is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.

Holden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Justin Lynch has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Holden keeps moving.
Lynch landing some decent shots from guard.

Holden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lynch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lynch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lynch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lynch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Holden looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lynch is defending well. Holden quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lynch has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holden celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judge Holden!