PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between that guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). guy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tokyo Police Club - Cheer It On . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

guy
vs
Lind

179 cm
22
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

176 cm
25
159 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, that guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Lind!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Lind misses.
Lind fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis Lind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lind misses with an uppercut. guy saw that one coming.
guy thows a body shot but no joy.
Lind moves into range and connects with a jab.
guy missing with a left hand there. Lind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lind connects with a high kick.
Lind dives in and grabs guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. guy pushes down on Lind's head and hops out.
Lind throws a body punch but guy moves out of range.

Lind throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. guy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lind is in guy's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Lind advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lind missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
guy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lind.
Lind thows a huge punch but guy dodges it nicely.
guy trying to hold on to Lind's head to control him but Lind postures up.
Lind is looking to advance position but guy won't allow it.
guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if guy tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Lind is sneakily working for an arm triangle but guy sees it coming and defends easily.
Lind is keen to just control but guy is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lind is sneakily working for an arm triangle but guy sees it coming and defends easily.
guy trying to hold on to Lind's head to control him but Lind postures up.
Lind is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind moves to the back position.

Lind looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

guy is trying to defend against the choke here but Lind has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lind Tightens the hold and guy taps out furiously! Lind displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Lind!