PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustaf Lindback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustaf Lindback has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lindback
vs
Ovaltrades

170 cm
24
146 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

155 cm
30
130 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustaf Lindback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ovaltrades!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown but Lindback circles away easily
and Lindback counters with a nice body kick.
Ovaltrades wants to slow Lindback down by chopping away at his legs.

Ovaltrades rushes Lindback and presses him up against the cage.
Lindback unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lindback is pressed up against the cage. Ovaltrades has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lindback down to the mat. Lindback avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lindback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ovaltrades on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lindback. Lindback obviously looking to wear him down.
Ovaltrades misses with a takedown attempt
and Lindback counters with a nice leg kick.
Gustaf Lindback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ovaltrades.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovaltrades with a poor takedown
and Lindback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ovaltrades looks gassed!
Ovaltrades shoots in for a takedown but Lindback shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ovaltrades gets tackled into the cage by Lindback. Lindback maintains the clinch.
Lindback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindback with a knee to the head.
Lindback lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lindback putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ovaltrades in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindback with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindback.
Lindback lands a good knee to the midsection. Ovaltrades won't want to take too many of those.
Lindback landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lindback working Ovaltrades over with knees to the body.
Ovaltrades jumps guard but Lindback stands there with Ovaltrades around his waist. Ovaltrades gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lindback putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ovaltrades in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lindback with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ovaltrades avoiding damage as Lindback throws knees to the body.
Ovaltrades being controlled against the cage.
Ovaltrades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindback connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindback looking to throw knees to the head but Ovaltrades is blocking nicely.
Lindback lands a knee to the body.
Ovaltrades jumps guard but Lindback stands there with Ovaltrades around his waist. Ovaltrades gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lindback working Ovaltrades over with knees to the body.
Lindback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lindback lands with a right to the head.
Lindback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ovaltrades blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Lindback.
Lindback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovaltrades.
Lindback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lindback creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lindback unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lindback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lindback utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindback misses with a knee to the head.
Lindback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindback looking to throw knees to the head but Ovaltrades is blocking nicely.

Lindback breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ovaltrades fails with the takedown.
Lindback misses with a low kick.
Ovaltrades with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lindback counters by moving into the clinch.
Lindback trying to land knees to the body.
Lindback is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lindback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovaltrades.

Lindback breaks the clinch.
Lindback misses with a low kick.
Jack Ovaltrades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindback.
Gustaf Lindback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ovaltrades misses with a takedown
and Lindback counters with a leg kick.

Ovaltrades closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lindback has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ovaltrades is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovaltrades keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ovaltrades is trying to control the action in half guard but Lindback is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lindback wants to improve his position but Ovaltrades is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindback punching from the bottom.

Lindback is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ovaltrades pulls his head out easily.
Lindback wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustaf Lindback dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ovaltrades shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lindback manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ovaltrades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindback swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindback is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ovaltrades wants to pass the guard but Lindback is keeping the position.
Lindback trying to control the position.
Ovaltrades stopping the sweep attempt from Lindback.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lindback trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gustaf Lindback just wasn't active enough.
Lindback throws a jab when Ovaltrades was well out of range.
No luck for Ovaltrades with that takedown attempt.
Ovaltrades with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lindback counters with a low kick, right behind Ovaltrades 's knee.
Lindback thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ovaltrades if he has to take too many more of those.
Ovaltrades fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustaf Lindback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ovaltrades.
Lindback misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindback scores with a jab.
Ovaltrades shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades misses with a takedown attempt
and Ovaltrades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Lindback moves into the clinch successfully.
Lindback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ovaltrades fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lindback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lindback is pressed up against the cage. Ovaltrades has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lindback down to the mat. Lindback avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovaltrades doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lindback to counter with a crisp jab.
Ovaltrades is breathing heavily.
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown but Lindback circles away easily
and Lindback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ovaltrades with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lindback counters with a nice uppercut.
Ovaltrades takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lindback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lindback throws a wild body kick that Ovaltrades sees coming a mile off.

Ovaltrades closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lindback to the mat! Lindback manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindback manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lindback fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lindback in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ovaltrades is trying desperately to improve position.
Ovaltrades takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ovaltrades gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lindback connects with a nice short shot to Ovaltrades's temple.

Lindback is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ovaltrades has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ovaltrades trying to control but Lindback postures up.
Lindback sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ovaltrades defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindback working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ovaltrades looking for submissions off his back.

Lindback is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lindback is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ovaltrades has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lindback lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindback not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustaf Lindback dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A good leg kick by Lindback.
Lindback slaps away a takedown attempt from Ovaltrades, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ovaltrades shoots for a takedown but Lindback saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lindback cracks the inside of Ovaltrades's front leg.
Lindback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindback defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ovaltrades.
Gustaf Lindback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ovaltrades.
Lindback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ovaltrades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lindback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ovaltrades takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lindback cracks the inside of Ovaltrades's front leg.
Ovaltrades blocks a low kick nicely.
Lindback is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lindback lands a slapping body shot.
Ovaltrades is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lindback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ovaltrades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades fails with the takedown
and Lindback counters with a head kick.

Ovaltrades is rocked!
Ovaltrades tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindback fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ovaltrades looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindback tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Ovaltrades misses.
Ovaltrades shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindback manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ovaltrades's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Lindback gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lindback connects with a knee to the head.
Ovaltrades is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindback finish him?
Lindback misses with a knee to the head.
Ovaltrades tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindback smiles and moves away.
Ovaltrades takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lindback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ovaltrades seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindback circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lindback throws a sloppy head kick and Ovaltrades moves out of range easily.
Ovaltrades gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lindback counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lindback lands a leg kick that knocks Ovaltrades off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovaltrades fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ovaltrades shoots for a double leg takedown but Lindback sprawls well. He's pushed Ovaltrades's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Lindback.
Lindback throws a nice head kick!
Gustaf Lindback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack Ovaltrades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindback throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ovaltrades.
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown but Lindback circles away easily
and Lindback counters with a left to the body.
Ovaltrades has a takedown stuffed.
Lindback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lindback getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lindback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ovaltrades can do to turn this around?
Lindback connects with a high kick.
Ovaltrades is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lindback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ovaltrades tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ovaltrades shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lindback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ovaltrades misses with a takedown attempt
and Lindback counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindback throws a sloppy head kick and Ovaltrades moves out of range easily.
Ovaltrades takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ovaltrades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindback.
Lindback throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindback throws a head kick that misses.
Ovaltrades tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindback sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ovaltrades somewhat.
Ovaltrades's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lindback lands a leg kick that knocks Ovaltrades off balance momentarily.
Ovaltrades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lindback as he jumps to the side.
Jack Ovaltrades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustaf Lindback is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lindback clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustaf Lindback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lindback 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustaf Lindback!
After winning the bout, Gustaf Lindback thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.