PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieko Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lynn
vs
Salgado

186 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

197 cm
32
274 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kieko Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn jabs at Salgado's body.
Salgado throws a hook but Lynn blocks it.
Salgado doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynn circles away.
Lynn throws a wild body kick that Salgado sees coming a mile off.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Salgado moved out of range nicely.
Salgado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salgado moves away.
Salgado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lynn swings for the body but Salgado moves out of range.
Lynn scores with a body shot.
Lynn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Salgado moved out of range nicely.
Salgado catches Lynn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Kieko Lynn has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Lynn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lynn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Salgado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Salgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salgado managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salgado wants to stand up but Lynn is controlling him.
Salgado keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.
Salgado managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lynn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Salgado is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salgado moves to clinch but Lynn breaks away

and Lynn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salgado won't be happy with that.
Lynn trying to control the position but Salgado is working away.
Salgado prevents Lynn from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn wants to control but Salgado is keeping him busy.

Lynn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salgado is looking for a sweep.

Lynn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salgado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lynn's guard! Nice work there by Salgado!

Salgado gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Salgado throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salgado.
Lynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salgado tries to clinch up.
Lynn goes for a double leg but Salgado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salgado continues to drive forward.
Salgado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salgado scores with a hook.

Salgado feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lynn sprawling to the canvas! Lynn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Salgado finish him?!

Lynn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salgado drops Lynn with a big left hand! Lynn is injured, injured bad! Salgado jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
After the fight, Francisco Salgado was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.