PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Lynch (ranked 4673 p4p, 158 weight class) and Jason Royce (ranked 4737 p4p, 160 weight class). Lynch's entrance music is Skindred - Nobody. A fine choice. Carter Lynch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lynch
vs
Royce

198 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

210 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Royce!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Royce.
Lynch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Royce now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Lynch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lynch trying to control the action but Royce is working from the bottom.
Royce is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lynch has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Royce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Royce can do anything to dispel that myth.

Royce sneaks out the side door and pushes Lynch away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice body punch from Royce.
Royce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Royce is fending him off so far but Lynch persists. Nope, Royce circles away and we're back to standing.
Royce misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch connects with a high kick.

It looks like Jason Royce has been cut.
Royce scores with a three punch combo!
Royce connects with a body shot that sends Lynch's belly button to the back.
Royce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Royce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lynch scrambles back to his feet.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royce. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Royce scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lynch is looking to clinch but Royce is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.
Royce lands with a nice body punch.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
No luck for Lynch with that takedown attempt.
Lynch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jason Royce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Royce works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Royce fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lynch on the side of the head.
Royce is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lynch rather than just go for the knockout.
Lynch tries to bum rush Royce with a series of wild strikes but Royce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Royce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynch tries to clinch but Royce moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Royce.
Royce throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lynch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Royce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Royce looks for the body kick but Lynch saw that one coming.
Lynch tries to counter with a takedown but Royce is quick to defend against it.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Royce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Lynch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Royce.
Royce lands a glancing blow to the side of Lynch's head.
Royce misses with a kick to the body.
Lynch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Royce is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royce works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Royce works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Royce throws a combination. Lynch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Royce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynch.
Royce tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Royce lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lynch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Royce lands with a hook. Lynch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royce cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Lynch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Royce is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lynch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Royce has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Royce scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Royce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Royce's cut.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Royce throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Royce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royce lands with a good body shot.
Royce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Royce.
Nice uppercut lands for Royce. That snapped Lynch's head back.
Royce thuds his right hand into Lynch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Royce slips under a jab from Lynch.
Royce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Royce with a nice cross.
A jab from Royce does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Royce as he avoids it easily.
Lynch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lynch takes one on the button.
Royce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Royce there.
Carter Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Royce digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch shoots in looking for a takedown. Royce tries to sprawl out of it but Lynch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Royce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Royce scores with a body shot.
Royce scores with a shot to the body.
Royce works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Jason Royce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royce pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lynch back to the cage. Royce follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Royce fails to land with a series of punches.
Royce connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynch walks into a jab.
Royce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch needs to keep his hands up - Royce had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royce scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Royce cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Royce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jason Royce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Royce is looking to chop away at Lynch's legs.
A jab from Royce does it's job there.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Royce.
Royce listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Royce lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Royce finds it's way through Lynch's defenses.
Jab by Royce.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Royce circles away.
Royce lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Royce. Beautiful body shot.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynch takes one to the chin there.
Royce misses with a two punch combination.
Lynch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Royce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Royce scores with a jab to the head.
Royce displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Royce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynch doesn't seem bothered though.
Royce throws a combination. Lynch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royce throws a solid leg kick but Lynch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Royce.
Lynch attempts a counter takedown but Royce avoids it well and moves away.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royce thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Royce lands a jab-cross combination.
Royce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Royce lands a nice hook to Lynch's body. Lynch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Royce looks to land a body kick but Lynch moved away.
Royce throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Royce.
Royce tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royce thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Royce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Royce'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.

Lynch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Royce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Royce.
Royce just misses with a punch to the body.
Royce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynch at a distance.
Royce scores with a hook to the body. Lynch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Lynch.
Royce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Royce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lynch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lynch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Royce defends it nicely.
Royce connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
Royce jabs at Lynch's body.
Royce jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Royce misses with a double jab

and Lynch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lynch.
Royce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lynch after a bit of a struggle.
Lynch trying to stall but Royce improves his position.
Royce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lynch smiles and moves away.
Lynch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Royce thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Royce punishes Lynch's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Lynch lands but Royce takes it in his stride.
Royce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Royce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Royce.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royce cracks Lynch with a good jab.
Lynch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Royce.
Royce digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.
Royce lands a nice shot to the body.
Royce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Lynch.
Royce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce connects with a body shot that sends Lynch's belly button to the back.
Royce lands a body shot.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royce digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.
Royce thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Royce with a nice cross.
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royce scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Royce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lynch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch checks the leg kick.
Royce throws a shot to the body.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.
Lynch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Royce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Royce connects with a jab.
Royce works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Lynch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Royce fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Royce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Royce dips to his left and cracks Lynch with an uppercut!
Royce throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Royce really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Royce's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Royce displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lynch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Royce keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Royce.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lynch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Royce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Royce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Royce jabs at Lynch's body.
Royce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Royce.
It looked like Lynch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lynch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Royce looking for a takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Royce after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lynch tries for a takedown but Royce manages to get underhooks.
Royce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lynch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Royce.
Royce misses with a double jab.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lynch is defended easily by Royce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royce ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Royce circles away.
Lynch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Royce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Royce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royce misses with a kick to the body.
Royce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Royce thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Royce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Royce misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Royce.
Royce scores with a shot to the body.
Royce scores with a hook to the body. Lynch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Royce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royce throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Royce cracks Lynch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Royce clobbers Lynch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lynch needs to keep his hands up - Royce had a free shot at his head there.
Royce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Royce digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.

Lynch clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lynch gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to advance position but Royce won't allow it.
Lynch thows a huge punch but Royce dodges it nicely.
Royce is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.
Royce is trying to stand up here but Lynch is controlling him well.

Royce pushes Lynch off and gets back to his feet.
Lynch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royce slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Royce dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jason Royce'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Royce cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.

Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
Royce jumps guard but Lynch stands there with Royce around his waist. Royce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lynch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Lynch jumps guard and drags Royce to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch is trying to keep Royce in close.
Royce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Royce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynch doesn't seem bothered though.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Royce but Royce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royce. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Royce lands.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Royce lands with an overhand left.
Royce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Royce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Royce.
Royce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lynch has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royce jabs Lynch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Royce lands a nice hook to Lynch's body. Lynch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royce lands with a good body shot.
Royce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Royce scores with a jab. Lynch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Royce fails to land with a series of punches.
Royce scores with a body shot.
Royce scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Royce.
Royce lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Royce cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Royce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Royce both land. Nice combination.
Lynch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lynch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lynch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Royce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Royce slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Royce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynch.
Royce connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Royce lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Royce pushes him off.
Lynch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Royce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royce throws a push kick but Lynch slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royce misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Royce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynch at a distance.
Royce throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.
Royce throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lynch tries to clinch but Royce moves out of range.

Lynch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Royce is looking for a takedown.
Lynch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Royce is defending well.
Royce 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. Royce gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Royce moves into range and connects with a jab.
Royce cracks a nice hook into Lynch's ribs.
Carter Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Royce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Royce avoids the body shot from Lynch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Royce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Royce 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 44:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 44:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Royce!