PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Lindsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strong Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lindsey
vs
Omar

151 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathaniel Lindsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Strong Omar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Omar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lindsey wants to improve his position but Omar is controlling well.
Lindsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lindsey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lindsey trying to control the position.
Lindsey looking for a sweep. Not yet Lindsey, not yet.
Lindsey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omar manages to get himself to full guard.

Lindsey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Omar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Omar has escaped and now he's on top!
Lindsey wants to get back to his feet but Omar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lindsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Omar forces his way into half guard.
Lindsey wants to control but Omar is keeping busy.
Lindsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Omar prevents Lindsey from standing back up.
Omar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lindsey is trying to maintain the position but Omar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lindsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Strong Omar.
Omar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindsey.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Omar swats away the attempt to clinch by Lindsey.
Lindsey misses with a double jab

and Omar counters with a takedown into side control.
Lindsey is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Omar decides to stand back up. Omar steps back and let's Lindsey get back to his feet.

Omar gets caught napping as Lindsey dives in and scores a takedown. Omar manages to retain guard.
Lindsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Omar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey throws a strike but Omar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Omar from controlling successfully.
Omar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lindsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Omar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lindsey's guard.
Omar preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey pulls Omar in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Strong Omar.

Omar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Omar prevents Lindsey from improving his position.
Lindsey wants to control but Omar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Omar trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindsey wants to control but Omar is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Strong Omar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Omar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lindsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been informed that Omar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lindsey looking to control.
Lindsey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omar is one step ahead there.
Omar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Omar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Omar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strong Omar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omar is breathing heavily.
Lindsey pulls Omar in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathaniel Lindsey wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Omar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lindsey's guard.
Lindsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindsey looking to control.
Omar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lindsey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omar manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omar can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Omar's head.
Omar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lindsey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Omar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Omar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Omar!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindsey is letting Omar control him for a moment.

Omar decides to stand back up. Omar steps back and let's Lindsey get back to his feet.
Lindsey wants to clinch up but Omar keeps it at a distance.

Lindsey closes the distance and pushes Omar back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindsey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lindsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Omar wants to stand up but Lindsey is controlling him.

Omar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lindsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lindsey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Omar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Omar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lindsey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Omar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Omar has escaped and now he's on top!
Omar landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey controls Omar momentarily but Omar frees himself.
Lindsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omar stands and throws Lindsey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lindsey controls the position for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindsey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nathaniel Lindsey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Omar gets a takedown into half guard.
Lindsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lindsey wants to control but Omar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lindsey is trying to get back to full guard.
Lindsey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindsey trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lindsey is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Lindsey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Omar dives on top into guard.
Omar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Omar wants to control from the top but Lindsey keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Omar lands a couple of elbows.
Omar wants to control from the top but Lindsey keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Strong Omar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lindsey is looking to clinch but Omar is avoiding it.
Nathaniel Lindsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindsey.

Omar takes the fight into the clinch.

Lindsey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Omar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Omar is in a bad position with Lindsey working for a choke. Omar manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Lindsey working a defensive guard here.

Omar gets to his feet - Lindsey follows without any prompting.
Lindsey darts in trying to clinch
and Omar counters with a stiff right hand.
Omar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lindsey checks a low kick from Omar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Lindsey moves into the clinch.
Lindsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Omar to keep the fight standing.
Omar is pressed up against the cage. Lindsey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omar down to the mat. Omar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindsey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Omar swivels and escapes.

Omar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omar prevents Lindsey from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omar is looking to advance position but Lindsey won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Strong Omar.
I think Omar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strong Omar!