PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Lynn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Lynn

197 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russell Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Lynn sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Lynn slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lynn forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Lynn tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Lynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lynn is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Lynn wants to break free but Jones has control.
Lynn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Lynn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Lynn wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Lynn is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Lynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lynn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lynn's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Lynn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lynn working hard to break the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones keeps control of Lynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynn.
Lynn wants to break free but Jones has control.
Lynn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynn tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Lynn lands a shoulder strike.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lynn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Lynn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lynn tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Lynn tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lynn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lynn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lynn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Lynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russell Lynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Lynn leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones looks for a takedown but Lynn sprawls well.
Lynn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lynn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Lynn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Lynn.
Lynn jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Lynn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lynn lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Lynn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Lynn.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lynn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lynn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lynn wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones keeps control of Lynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lynn tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Lynn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lynn is trying to break free.
Lynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Lynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lynn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lynn working hard to break the clinch.
Lynn lands a shot to the body.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lynn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Lynn is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Lynn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Lynn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lynn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Lynn settles back down.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lynn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynn works the jab nicely.
Lynn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lynn.
Lynn stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Lynn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lynn connects with a nice looking jab.
Lynn dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Lynn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Lynn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lynn.

Lynn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Lynn can't break the clinch.
Jones wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn lands a left hand.
Lynn is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lynn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Lynn scores with a four punch combination!
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lynn swivels and escapes.
Jones checks a low kick from Lynn.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lynn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lynn scores with a punch to the head.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Lynn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lynn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Lynn.
Jab, jab by Lynn - just one landing.
Lynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Lynn throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Lynn. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Lynn connects with a body shot.
Lynn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Lynn.
Lynn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynn lands an overhand right.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Lynn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynn throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Lynn swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russell Lynn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lynn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Lynn has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Lynn is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Lynn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lynn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lynn is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lynn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lynn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Lynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones has Lynn pressed against the cage, preventing Lynn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lynn is trying to break free.
Lynn tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynn working hard to break the clinch.
Lynn stalling.
Lynn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Lynn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynn slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lynn wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lynn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lynn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Lynn sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Lynn with a jab.
Lynn misses with a head kick.
Lynn scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lynn misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Lynn sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Lynn.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Lynn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Lynn.
Lynn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Lynn, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Lynn against the cage but Lynn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Lynn 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.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynn's waist but Lynn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lynn swivels and escapes.
Lynn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lynn tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynn throws a one two combo.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynn as he avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Lynn.
Lynn is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lynn does it's job there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lynn sprawls well. Lynn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Lynn which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Lynn.
Lynn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lynn connects with a jab.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lynn swivels and escapes.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lynn tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Lynn, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Lynn against the cage but Lynn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lynn cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lynn is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Lynn circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynn digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Lynn which made him look bad.
Lynn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynn fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lynn swivels and escapes.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynn's waist but Lynn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lynn misses with a body kick.
Lynn misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Lynn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynn as he avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Lynn - just one landing.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown but Lynn sprawls well.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses.
Lynn scores with a jab.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lynn connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Russell Lynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lynn looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Lynn. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lynn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Lynn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lynn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.

Lynn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Lynn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lynn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Lynn!