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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Lindberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Lindberg!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg swings for the body but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Lindberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lindberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindberg checks a low kick from Suarez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez is defended easily by Lindberg.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suarez tries to clinch
and Lindberg moves into the clinch.
Lindberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suarez jumps guard but Lindberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Suarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lindberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Lindberg. Those never looked like landing.
Lindberg throws out a powerful jab.
Kyle Lindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suarez tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Suarez.
Lindberg moves into range and clinches up with Suarez.
Suarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lindberg prevents it.
Suarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lindberg walks away with a smile on his face. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lindberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suarez wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez blocks a head kick by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suarez counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lindberg pinned against the cage. Lindberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suarez's head.
Lindberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Suarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindberg circles away.
A jab lands there for Lindberg.
Lindberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Suarez circles away.
Suarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lindberg's waist but Lindberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez off to one side.
Lindberg lands a head kick. Suarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lindberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suarez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lindberg uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suarez has a closed guard, preventing Lindberg from standing up.
Suarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lindberg controls the pace.
Lindberg won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lindberg darts in and clinches Suarez up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lindberg looking to throw knees to the head but Suarez is blocking nicely.
Lindberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lindberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suarez moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
Lindberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab from Lindberg.
Suarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
Suarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lindberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lindberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suarez.
Suarez missing with knees to the body.
Lindberg tries a knee to the head but Suarez blocks it.
Lindberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lindberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Suarez avoids the damage to the body.
Suarez is trying to pull guard but Lindberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lindberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suarez fails to pull guard.
Suarez is working for takedown but Lindberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lindberg is breathing heavily.
Lindberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suarez tries to pull guard but Lindberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Suarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lindberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Lindberg is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Suarez postures up in Lindberg's guard and throws a big left but Lindberg blocks it.
Lindberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suarez is controlling him.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez gets to his feet - Lindberg follows without any prompting.
Suarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up with Lindberg, looking for a takedown. Suarez pushes Lindberg against the cage but Lindberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg misses with a right hand
and Suarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Suarez tries to pull guard but Lindberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Suarez drops back down to his feet.
Lindberg tries a knee to the head but Suarez blocks it.
Lindberg tries to land a knee to the head but Suarez blocks with his arms.
Lindberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suarez.
Lindberg breaks from the clinch.
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!
Suarez fails with the takedown.
Suarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lindberg with a knee to the head.
Lindberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Suarez is trying to drag Lindberg to the mat but Lindberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lindberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lindberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suarez has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Suarez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lindberg uses from the top position.
Suarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lindberg is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to control. Lindberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suarez is keen to just control but Lindberg is a slippery customer.
Luis Suarez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands with a kick to the temple. Suarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and Suarez counters with a good, hard body kick but Lindberg shrugs it off.
Luis Suarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Lindberg.
Lindberg leaves Suarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Luis Suarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Suarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suarez avoids the head kick by Lindberg.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suarez scores with a spinning back kick!
Lindberg throws a hook to the side of Suarez's head but Suarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lindberg tries a knee to the head but Suarez blocks it.
Kyle Lindberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg tries to land a knee to the head but Suarez blocks with his arms.
Lindberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suarez tries to pull guard but Lindberg won't allow it.
Lindberg breaks from the clinch.
Lindberg stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Kyle Lindberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindberg tries to clinch but Suarez is having none of it.
Lindberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Suarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suarez.
Lindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Suarez's shoulder, as Suarez tries to avoid the shot.
Lindberg throws a head kick that misses.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Suarez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Suarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Suarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lindberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends Suarez's belly button to the back.
Suarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Suarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lindberg lands with a kick to the temple. Suarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lindberg throws a head kick but Suarez moves out of range.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
Suarez tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyle Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lindberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Suarez. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suarez avoids the head kick by Lindberg.
Suarez blocks a head kick by Lindberg.
Lindberg tries to clinch there but Suarez circles away.
Suarez tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Suarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindberg's sensitive parts.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lindberg throws a head kick that misses
and Suarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Lindberg.
I think Lindberg 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Lindberg!
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FIGHT
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