Okay, the fighters are in the ring and the announcements being made. Mickey Vann is the man in the middle. McCloskey seems to have brought a few fans over with him, and those that are there are vocal. Lynes however is the home fighter, and gets a rousing reception from the locals. He's got Michael Lomax and Kevin Mitchell in the corner.

Round 1: Lynes putting in some jabs early on, and getting through McCloskey's low guard. McCloskey tries to close him down, by Lynes goes to the side. Left hook from McCloskey, but a big right from Lynes hits home. Straight from McCloskey. Jab from Mccloskey, and a right hook as Lynes tries to counter. Lynes going straight down the middle, and McCloskey moving around. Good right hook again from McCloskey, with Lynes doing most of the circling. Jab and a right from Lynes. Another flurry, but McCloskey unbowed. Jab and a hook from McCloskey. Lynes lands four decent shots to the body. Jab counter from McCloskey.

Lynes takes the opener. 10-9