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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
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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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