PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lynch
vs
Master

155 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Master!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Master moves into the clinch.

Master gets control of Lynch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Master will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Master 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.
Master tries to strike from the bottom.
Master trying to control the position.
Lynch is looking to stand up but Master won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master is trying to control the position but Lynch postures up.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lynch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Master feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lynch's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Master moves into the clinch.

Master jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch postures up.

Master looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynch passes into side control.

Lynch stands up.
Master lands a nice hook to Lynch's body. Lynch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to bum rush Master with a series of wild strikes but Master uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Master scores with a nice strike.

Master looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lynch!
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lynch tries to bench press Master off him but Master keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Master creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lynch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Master trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch keeping his opponent close.
Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Master wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working.
Lynch is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Master drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Master dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Master closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lynch's guard.
Lynch is pulling down on Master's head. It's preventing any offense from Master, at least for the moment.
Master trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch has control of Master's left arm, preventing Master from doing any damage.
Master has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Master from controlling successfully.
Master must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black Master has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Master won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Master slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Desmond Lynch has been cut.
Master throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Master.

Lynch gets a clinch.

Lynch pulls guard effortlessly.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Master controlling him for the moment.
Master postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch seems keen to control Master's posture.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Master postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.

Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Master.
Master working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.

Master 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.
Master is breathing heavily.

Lynch stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Master shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lynch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master looking to pass the guard.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Master manages to get himself to full guard.

Master has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lynch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Master.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Master is trying to escape the position but Lynch is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Black Master will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Desmond Lynch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Master pushes him off.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.

Master gets tackled into the cage by Lynch. Lynch maintains the clinch.
Lynch leaning against his opponent.
Lynch stalling the fight.

Master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Master throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Master is in Lynch's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lynch looking for subs off his back but Master has passed one foot through into half guard.
Master stalling away here and it's allowed Lynch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch pulls Master in close to his closed guard and prevents Master from doing any damage or advancing position.
Master tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.
Master wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Master wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Master from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Master in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.

Lynch wanted to stand there but Master had control of the position.

Master looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Master takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to stand up but Master won't let him.

Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Master looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Master shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lynch is trying to defend but Master finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lynch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Lynch is looking to cinch up a triangle. Master throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lynch's body to avoid the submission. Lynch has instead reached around Master's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lynch arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desmond Lynch!