PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Bold and Beautiful as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lind
vs
Ross

176 cm
27
159 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

179 cm
24
168 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Lind!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lind misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Lind smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross cracks a nice hook into Lind's ribs.
Lind connects with a solid leg kick.
Ross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lind connects with a single shot there.

Ross gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ross wants to stand but Lind is controlling the position.
Lind wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lind not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lind scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ross gets full guard.
Lind prevents Ross from getting back to his feet.
Lind trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind forces his way into half guard.
Lind is taking a breather. Ross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lind trying to control the action but Ross is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind is keen to just control but Ross is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Curtis Lind wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lind throws a leg kick but Ross checks it.
Lind shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Lind tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ross feints and then cracks Lind's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lind down.
Lind misses with a kick to the body
and Ross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lind throws a body kick that misses.
Ross lands a head shot.
Lind misses with a low kick.
Lind throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind misses with a head kick.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lind scores with a shot to the body.
Rick Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ross lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross lands a jab to the nose.
Ross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lind moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Curtis Lind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lind. That one must have hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lind walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lind avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Lind dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lind checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lind misses with a body shot.
Lind throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ross swings for the body but Lind moves out of range.
Lind tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Lind throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ross misses with a right hand
and Lind counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lind. Ross does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lind.
A big right from Ross misses.
Ross avoids the body shot from Lind.
Ross moves out of range of the body kick from Lind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lind's head backwards.
Ross connects with a body shot that sends Lind's belly button to the back.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Lind tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lind connects with a leg kick. Ross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lind checks a leg kick nicely.
Ross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Lind has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ross blocks a body shot from Lind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross working aggressively here.

Ross breaks from the clinch.
Ross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lind throws out the jab.
Ross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lind is out of range.
That kick from Ross tenderised Lind's leg. Lind is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ross blocks a leg kick.
Ross needs to keep his hands up - Lind had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lind thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lind lands a glancing blow to the side of Ross's head.
Ross throws a hook but Lind blocks it.
Lind motions for Ross to come forward. Lind throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lind. That snapped Ross's head back.
Ross throws a looping overhand right but Lind ducks down to avoid it.
Lind wants to land a leg kick but Ross is out of range.
Curtis Lind is winning the standup battle so far.
Ross lands with an uppercut that bounces Lind off the cage and back into rage.
Lind scores with a nice body kick.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Lind scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lind lands with a nice body kick.
Lind throws a leg kick but Ross checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Ross.
Ross avoids the head kick by Lind.
Ross misses with a right hand
and Lind makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ross really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Lind closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ross prevents a body shot from Lind.
Lind lands a good knee to the midsection. Ross won't want to take too many of those.
Lind lands a nice uppercut.
Lind lands an elbow inside.
Lind scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lind misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ross.
Lind tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Lind back against the cage.
Lind's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lind missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosss head.
Lind is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Lind dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lind throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ross was covering up waiting for the punch and Lind finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lind trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Ross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lind is one step ahead there.
Lind tries to free his leg and advance position but Ross is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind passes Ross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lind drops an elbow to the side of Ross's head.

Lind is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ross can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ross won't allow Lind to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind controlling the action here.
Lind is trying to control. Ross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lind not doing much here.

Lind is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ross still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ross has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind is looking for a sweep.
Lind gets back to half guard.
Curtis Lind overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lind gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ross!
Lind lands a heavy elbow.
Lind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ross can do to turn this around?
Ross tries to hold on but Lind postures up.
Lind thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Lind clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Lind.
Lind is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Lind fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lind thuds his right hand into Ross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lind is looking to clinch.
Lind lands an overhand right.
Ross scores with a kick to the midsection.

Lind pushes Ross up against the cage in a clinch.

Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lind is looking to clinch.
Lind throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lind clinches up against the cage.
Lind works on Ross's body with a couple of short punches.
Lind creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Lind controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lind throws a head punch that misses.

Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lind.
Lind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ross misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Lind.
Lind lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ross is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lind moves away.
Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ross scores with a shot to the body.
Lind lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lind tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lind throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lind's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lind.
Lind pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ross is out of range and Lind settles back down.
Lind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ross.
Lind tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lind.
Ross scores with a leg kick.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Lind checks a low kick from Ross.
Ross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lind buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lind moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lind fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ross checks a leg kick.
Ross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lind.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lind. That's going to slow Ross down.
Lind fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lind closes the distance and pushes Ross back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lind's elbow.
Lind wants to stall.
Ross lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from Lind.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lind effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Ross - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lind using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Lind had his way with Rick Ross in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lind darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Lind.
Ross is looking to clinch.

Lind moves into range and clinches up with Ross.
Ross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lind throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ross tries to stall but Lind uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ross working aggressively here.
Lind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ross looking to slow down the pace here.
Lind taking a breather.
Lind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ross's elbow.
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Lind controls the action.
Ross is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ross as Lind tries to tie him up.
Ross blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lind tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lind on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lind lands with a left to the head.
Lind working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lind blocks an uppercut.
Lind is looking to control Ross's arms but Ross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lind has his back to the cage.
Ross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lind lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross managing to block the knees to the body from Lind.
Ross is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ross lands a right hand.
Ross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lind holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lind tries to stall but Ross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curtis Lind has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ross lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Ross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Lind on the inside.
Lind has a couple of punches blocked by Ross.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ross.
Ross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rick Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Lind back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lind.
Ross prevents a body shot from Lind.
Lind lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Lind working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lind slowing the pace effectively.
Lind avoids the elbow strike from Ross, against the cage.
Ross wants to stall.
Lind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ross tries to land knees in the clinch but Lind avoids the damage to the body.
Lind tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lind stalling in the clinch but Ross improves position.
Ross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lind avoids it.
Curtis Lind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Lind controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lind.
A head punch on the inside from Ross fails to land.
Lind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross can't break the clinch.
Ross is trying to force a seperation but Lind has the dominant position.
Lind stalling in the clinch.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Lind is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ross stalls.
Ross misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Curtis Lind.
Well Lind has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Lind!
Curtis Lind retains his lightweight title!