PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huell Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Lynch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Lynch
vs
Babineaux

191 cm
22
260 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

185 cm
24
282 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huell Babineaux!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Huell Babineaux has been cut.
Babineaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynch looks to land a combination but Babineaux avoids it well.
Babineaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Babineaux.
Babineaux slips under a jab from Lynch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Babineaux.
Babineaux cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Babineaux feints and then cracks Lynch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lynch down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Babineaux 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.
Babineaux sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Babineaux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Babineaux is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babineaux looking to pass the guard.
Babineaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babineaux pushing down on Lynch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Babineaux wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well.
Babineaux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Babineaux prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Lynch is not content to let Babineaux control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Babineaux is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Babineaux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily.
Babineaux wants to pass to mount but Lynch is defending the position.
Babineaux controlling the action here.

Babineaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babineaux pulls his head out easily.
Babineaux works his foot free and advances to mount.
Babineaux controlling from the full mount.
Babineaux pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Babineaux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Babineaux looking for a guillotine from mount but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Babineaux seems content to control.

Babineaux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Babineaux.
Lynch trying to hold on to Babineaux's head to control him but Babineaux postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huell Babineaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huell Babineaux'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.

Babineaux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lynch's calf.
Babineaux tried to score with a low kick but Lynch checks it.
Babineaux moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
Babineaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Babineaux.
Babineaux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babineaux throws a one two combo.

It looks like Derek Lynch has been cut.

Babineaux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babineaux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Babineaux content just to control the position here.
Babineaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babineaux trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Babineaux looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huell Babineaux has got the better of the ground game so far.

Babineaux working for a submission but Lynch is keeping him at bay.
Babineaux prevents Lynch from getting the reversal.
Babineaux content just to control the position here.
Babineaux moves to the back.

Lynch showing good submission defense here.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux gets his hands free as Lynch looks to control.
Lynch can't escape the position.

Babineaux is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lynch wants to escape the position.

Babineaux looking for the choke but no joy.

Babineaux looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Babineaux has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Lynch right now.

Babineaux has his arm under Lynch's chin here. Game over son! Babineaux squeezes tightly and Lynch is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Huell Babineaux!
Huell Babineaux spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.