PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dezarie / Most High. Simmons has chosen Sound of MAdness - Shinedown as his entrance music. Joshua Lynch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lynch
vs
Simmons

191 cm
30
258 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

193 cm
27
288 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like John Simmons has been cut.
Lynch needs to keep his hands up - Simmons had a free shot at his head there.
Simmons throws a series of strikes that have Lynch backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Simmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynch slips a jab from Simmons.
Lynch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Simmons just manages to avoid it.
Simmons lands with a shot to the body.
Lynch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lynch misses with a two punch combination.
Simmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lynch with a body shot.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simmons, as that shot connected.
Simmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Lynch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lynch slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a double jab
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Simmons throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Lynch avoids them all with ease.
Simmons misses with a hook
and Lynch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Lynch avoids it well.
Simmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joshua Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons looks winded!

Lynch lands a big head kick that sends Simmons tumbling to the mat! Lynch takes a step backwards and waves Simmons back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lynch misses the shot to the body.
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simmons throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons misses with a right hand
and Lynch counters with a nice body shot.

Simmons manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lynch on his heels. He'll look to pass Lynch's guard now, I'm sure.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.

Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simmons is controlling him.
Simmons trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Lynch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmons has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lynch to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Simmons is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lynch pulls down on the head and he's put Simmons to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Lynch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joshua Lynch waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.