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WCSA XI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babby Killerz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killerz's entrance music is tunununum. A fine choice. Yuta Yamashita has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Babby Killerz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuta Yamashita!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killerz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yamashita counters with an outside leg kick.
Killerz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Killerz tries to clinch up
and Yamashita counters with a nice kick to the body.
Killerz tries to bum rush Yamashita with a series of wild strikes but Yamashita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killerz darts in trying to clinch
and Yamashita counters with a flying knee that drops Killerz! Yamashita dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuta Yamashita!
Babby Killerz was interviewed post fight and said 'I guess ill be the one with rabbies...BABBY RABBIES!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot has chosen Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix as his entrance music. 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.
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163 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Becks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bandicoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Becks's waist but Becks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandicoot off to one side.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bandicoot.
It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.
Becks throws a leg kick
and Bandicoot counters with a nice body kick.
Bandicoot looks for a takedown but Becks sprawls well.
Bandicoot moves to clinch but Becks breaks away
and Becks counters with an inside leg kick.
Bandicoot slaps away a takedown attempt from Becks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot looks to clinch
and Becks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bandicoot thinking.
Bandicoot fails to land the takedown.
Bj Becks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crash Bandicoot.
Bandicoot moves in looking to clinch but Becks pushes him off.
Becks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Becks throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but Becks moves away
and Becks counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up
and Becks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bandicoot thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks lands a really nice looking cross but Bandicoot seems unphased.
Becks tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandicoot shoots and misses
and Becks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Becks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Becks keeps the fight on the outside.
Bandicoot darts in trying to clinch
and Becks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Becks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Becks defends easily.
Bandicoot looking to control.
Bandicoot wants to get back to his feet but Becks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Becks postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becks passes Bandicoot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandicoot is looking to get back to is feet but Becks passes into side control.
Check out the look on Becks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Becks working the head with strikes.
Becks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandicoot, who protects the arm well.
Bandicoot wants to control but Becks postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks scores with punches from side control.
Bandicoot looks to move to half guard but instead Becks has passed into mount! Damn!
Becks with good strikes from the mount here!
Bandicoot wants to control but Becks is having none of it.
Becks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandicoot can't escape the position.
Becks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bandicoot is squirming around, avoiding Becks's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Bandicoot really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bandicoot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bandicoot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Becks lands a nice short elbow.
Becks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Becks prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Bandicoot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Becks is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Becks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crash Bandicoot's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Becks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bandicoot moves to clinch but Becks breaks away
and Becks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot closes the distance but Becks moves to the side
and Becks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bandicoot!
Becks blocks the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Becks off and has taken his back!
Becks wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandicoot gets his hands free.
Bandicoot working for a choke but Becks reverses nicely into Bandicoot 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becks passes into half guard.
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Becks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Becks pulls his head out easily.
Becks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bandicoot!
Bandicoot is squirming around, avoiding Becks's attempts to control the action.
Bandicoot tries to hold on but Becks postures up.
Becks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Becks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Becks has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bandicoot is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bj Becks!
Bj Becks retains his welterweight title!
Bj Becks took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Random Task (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mcgee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to McGee. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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225 lbs
19 - 21 - 1 |
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212 lbs
13 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Random Task!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee tries to score with a low kick but Task moves his leg out of the way.
Task doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcgee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Task throws a combination. Mcgee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Task throws a hook to the side of Mcgee's head but Mcgee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Task moves away from the strike by Mcgee.
Mcgee goes for a double leg but Task avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Task continues to drive forward.
Task's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Task.
Task scores with a spinning back kick!
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Task dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Task lands a big head kick that sends Mcgee to the canvas! Task follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Task!
A victorious Random Task thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lj Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs has chosen LJ Gibbs as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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37
185 lbs
19 - 25 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odafin Tutuola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lj Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tutuola avoids it really well and circles away.
Tutuola darts in looking for a takedown but Gibbs gets double underhooks and turns Tutuola into the cage.
Gibbs is working for takedown but Tutuola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gibbs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tutuola is defending well.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.
Tutuola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gibbs lands a jab.
Gibbs gets a double leg takedown into Tutuola's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tutuola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gibbs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gibbs stops Tutuola from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs gets to his feet. Tutuola looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gibbs feints and as Tutuola raises his hands in defense, Gibbs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gibbs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tutuola, up you get!
Gibbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gibbs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tutuola did well to prevent Gibbs getting side control.
Gibbs tries to pass to full mount but Tutuola defends it.
Gibbs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tutuola has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutuola is trying to maintain the position but Gibbs is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs is controlling the pace.
Tutuola pushes Gibbs off and gets back to his feet.
Tutuola shoots in but no luck this time.
Tutuola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gibbs circles away.
Tutuola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tutuola wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tutuola as he avoids it easily.
Tutuola looks to land a body kick but Gibbs moved away.
Gibbs clinches.
Gibbs wants a takedown.
Gibbs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tutuola can't fight it off and eventually Gibbs manages to take the fight to the floor. Tutuola looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gibbs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tutuola manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gibbs has Tutuola in his guard.
Gibbs looking for a guillotine here but Tutuola defends easily.
Tutuola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola pushing down on Gibbs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gibbs gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutuola stands and throws Gibbs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tutuola decides to stand back up. Tutuola steps back and let's Gibbs get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutuola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lj Gibbs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Tutuola as Gibbs shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Gibbs as Tutuola shoots in.
Gibbs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gibbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gibbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tutuola shoots in but Gibbs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lj Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tutuola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.
Some wild striking there from Tutuola.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt
and Tutuola counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Gibbs down! Tutuola is looking to finish but Gibbs is intelligently defending himself.
Gibbs is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola forces his way into half guard.
Gibbs is still in real trouble! Can Tutuola finish him?
Tutuola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tutuola wants to stand up but Gibbs manages to regain full guard.
Tutuola stands up over Gibbs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tutuola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tutuola stands up over Gibbs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tutuola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibbs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tutuola has managed to get both his arms back between Gibbs's legs - danger averted.
Tutuola throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.
Tutuola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tutuola trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Gibbs seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola stands up and waves to Gibbs to follow him.
Tutuola stuffs the takedown.
Gibbs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tutuola avoids it really well and circles away.
Tutuola jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gibbs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Odafin Tutuola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tutuola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola leaves Gibbs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Tutuola is avoiding it.
Gibbs shoots in looking for a takedown but Tutuola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gibbs lands a slapping body shot.
Tutuola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Tutuola.
Gibbs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt
and Tutuola counters with a single leg into guard. Gibbs didn't expect that.
Tutuola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs is working an open guard so Tutuola takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gibbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tutuola counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Gibbs badly! Tutuola follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Gibbs out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Tutuola finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Odafin Tutuola!
A relieved looking Odafin Tutuola thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karbal Lindi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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255 lbs
4 - 14 - 0 |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karbal Lindi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lindi is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lindi trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lindi tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lindi to the ground. Lindi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lindi clinches with his opponent.
Lindi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lindi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lindi breaks from the clinch.
Lindi tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lindi tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lindi actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindi tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lindi to get to his feet.
Lindi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lindi darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Lindi into the cage.
Steven Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karbal Lindi.
Lindi jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Lindi is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Lindi's guard.
Jackson stands up and waves to Lindi to follow him.
Lindi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Lindi looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lindi closes the distance and clinches.
Lindi tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lindi drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lindi successfully pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lindi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson stands up and waves to Lindi to follow him.
Lindi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindi can pounce on him.
Lindi shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson pushes Lindi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindi is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lindi tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Lindi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lindi prevents it.
Lindi manages to pull guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lindi was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson stands up from Lindi's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lindi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lindi's half guard.
Jackson stands up out of the half guard.
Lindi clinches with his opponent.
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lindi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson gets back to his feet. Lindi is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Lindi didn't expect that.
Jackson stands and steps away. Lindi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Karbal Lindi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindi has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Steven Jackson has been cut.
Lindi lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Lindi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lindi to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Lindi shoots in.
Lindi tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steven Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karbal Lindi.
Lindi is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Lindi.
Jackson stands up and waves to Lindi to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson leaves Lindi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lindi looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Lindi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Lindi moves into the clinch.
Lindi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lindi has Jackson pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Lindi.
Lindi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindi jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lindi closes the distance and clinches.
Lindi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindi.
Lindi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Lindi pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson stands up from Lindi's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindi moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindi is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lindi down to the mat. Lindi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Lindi's guard.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lindi misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lindi has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindi pulls guard successfully.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lindi, up you get!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lindi wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Lindi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lindi.
Lindi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindi working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Lindi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lindi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jackson manages to move to mount!
Lindi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lindi closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lindi drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindi wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lindi, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindi takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Lindi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lindi manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Lindi misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lindi defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindi closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Lindi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lindi takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to trip Lindi. He has hold of a leg but Lindi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets to his feet. Lindi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Karbal Lindi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lindi rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Lindi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jackson regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindi throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson working for a triangle but Lindi defends it easily.
Jackson has Lindi pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karbal Lindi.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Jackson!
After the big win, Steven Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Karbal Lindi spoke after the fight, saying 'Just bad luck'.
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