PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Macku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lindquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindquist has chosen Wacco Will Kick Your Ass as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Macku
vs
Lindquist

200 cm
28
280 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

210 cm
25
280 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Macku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lindquist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Macku shoots in and gets a takedown into Lindquist's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Macku slips nicely into half guard.
Lindquist wants to get back to full guard.
Lindquist moves into full guard.
Macku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindquist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindquist trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Macku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Macku wants to control but Lindquist is keeping him busy.
Lindquist wants to control but Macku is keeping busy.

Macku seems to be working for a kimura but Lindquist defends the submission attempt.
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!

Macku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lindquist has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macku is trying to control. Lindquist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindquist is trying to control but Macku manages to pass to mount!
Macku unloads with some shots from mount but Lindquist bucks and avoids them well.
Macku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lindquist regains half guard.

Macku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lindquist is just riding it out for now. Macku eventually gives up the hold.
Lindquist wants to control but Macku is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macku has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lindquist is looking to get to half guard.

Macku stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Some wild striking there from Lindquist.
Lindquist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macku.
Macku shoots for a double leg takedown but Lindquist sprawls well. He's pushed Macku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindquist connects with a body shot that sends Macku's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Macku.
Macku defending well as Lindquist loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Macku - just one landing.
Macku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindquist.
Lindquist misses with a leg kick
and Macku counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindquist ducks right into an uppercut from Macku.
Macku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindquist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Macku lands a glancing blow to the side of Lindquist's head.

Lindquist is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindquist tests Macku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lindquist.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Macku checks a leg kick.

Lindquist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindquist tries a body shot but Macku blocks it.
Lindquist looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lindquist missing with knees to the body.
Macku scores with a shot to the side of Lindquist's head.

Macku tightens his grip and picks Lindquist up, before dumping him to the ground. Lindquist manages to land in guard.
Macku content to stall in guard here.
Lindquist 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macku trying to control but Lindquist is working from the bottom.
Macku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Macku tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindquist is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Macku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Macku won't allow Lindquist to sweep him here.
Macku tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindquist is retaining full guard.
Macku wants to control from the top but Lindquist keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macku looking to pass the guard.

Macku drops back looking for a leg! Lindquist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lindquist manages to kick Macku off! Macku jumps back into Lindquist's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Macku dominated that round.
That's time! Macku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Macku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lindquist motions for Macku to come forward. Lindquist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lindquist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindquist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Macku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindquist.
Lindquist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Macku looks to land a right hand but Lindquist moved out of range.
Lindquist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lindquist swings for the body but Macku moves out of range.
Lindquist closes the distance but Macku moves to the side
and Macku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macku slips under a jab.

Macku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Macku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lindquist is just riding it out for now. Macku eventually gives up the hold.

Macku wants to work for an arm triangle but Lindquist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macku prevents Lindquist from improving his position.
Macku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macku prevents Lindquist from improving his position.
Lindquist is pressing down on Macku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macku's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Macku has gone for a leg lock! Lindquist slips out almost immediately though and dives into Macku's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macku looking for a sweep. Not yet Macku, not yet.
Macku keeping moving, preventing Lindquist from controlling successfully.
Macku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindquist trying to control the position from guard on top but Macku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Macku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Macku wants to improve his position but instead Lindquist has moved into half guard.
Adam Macku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macku has hold of Lindquist's hands but Lindquist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Macku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lindquist is working away from the top position though.
Lindquist trying to pass the guard but Macku defending well.
Lindquist throwing shots but Macku is blocking nicely.
Lindquist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Macku is looking for a sweep. Lindquist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macku is trying to stand back up but Lindquist is controlling him
Macku wants to get back to full guard.

Macku looking for submissions off his back.
Lindquist is pressing down on Macku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macku is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindquist prevents Macku from improving his position.
Lindquist is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macku!
Macku tries to reverse the position but Lindquist maintains control.
Macku wants to control but Lindquist is having none of it.
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!
Lindquist lands with some strikes.
Macku tries to hold on but Lindquist pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindquist wants to control the pace but Macku is squirming around nicely.
Macku is looking to improve his position but Lindquist isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Adam Macku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lindquist misses with a body shot
and Macku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindquist thows a leg kick but Macku checks it

and Macku counters with a crisp one two that drops Lindquist! Macku thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lindquist to his feet! Lindquist is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindquist moves out of range of the strikes.
Macku takes a swing at Lindquist's ribcage but misses.
Lindquist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macku's sensitive parts.
Macku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adam Macku is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lindquist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lindquist moves in looking to clinch but Macku pushes him off.
Macku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lindquist on the side of the head.
Macku shoots in for a takedown but Lindquist shows good takedown defense.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindquist, right into the meat.
Lindquist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Macku lands a right hook to the body.
Lindquist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lindquist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindquist.
Macku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lindquist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindquist is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindquist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lindquist scores with a leg kick.
Lindquist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macku looks to land a right hand but Lindquist moved out of range.
Macku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindquist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macku somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Macku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Lindquist misses.
Macku avoids the body shot from Lindquist.
Macku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindquist. That did some damage!
Lindquist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macku counters with a stiff right hand.
Macku fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindquist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Macku.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindquist throws a head kick that misses.
Macku looks to land a right hand but Lindquist moved out of range.
Macku digs a good hook to Lindquist's body.
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!
Lindquist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lindquist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lindquist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindquist misses with a double jab.
Macku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Macku. Those never looked like landing.
Lindquist lands a jab to the head.
Macku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindquist.
Macku blocks a head kick by Lindquist.
Macku looks to land a left hand but Lindquist moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Lindquist misses.
Lindquist wants to slow Macku down by chopping away at his legs.
Lindquist misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Macku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam Macku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindquist missing with a left hand there. Macku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Macku throws a wild body kick that Lindquist sees coming a mile off.
Lindquist looks for the body kick but Macku saw that one coming.
Lindquist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindquist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Macku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Macku lands a really nice looking cross but Lindquist seems unphased.
Lindquist throws a poor cross that misses
and Macku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Macku shoots in for a takedown but Lindquist shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lindquist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindquist is looking to score with low kicks.
Lindquist doesn't manage to clinch there - Macku circles away.
Lindquist throws out a leg kick but Macku moves out of range and Lindquist only half commits.
Lindquist throws a leg kick
letting Macku counter with a right hand.
Macku scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindquist.
Lindquist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Macku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lindquist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindquist blocks a head kick by Macku.
Robert Lindquist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindquist staying out of range there.
Macku tries to move into range but Lindquist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Lindquist as he checks the leg kick.
Lindquist tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindquist cracks Macku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Macku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lindquist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macku circles away quickly and effectively.
Robert Lindquist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindquist, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Macku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Macku!