PBP Commentary

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). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jackson
vs
Lindi

182 cm
23
260 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

198 cm
27
254 lbs
4 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 7 - 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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karbal Lindi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindi.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lindi.

Lindi drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.

Lindi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lindi moves into the clinch.
Lindi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steven Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karbal Lindi.
Lindi lands an uppercut.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Lindi.
Lindi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lindi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.

It looks like Steven Jackson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lindi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Lindi wants a takedown.

Lindi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindi looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lindi with a poor takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lindi won't be happy with that.
Lindi tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindi, right into the meat.
Lindi scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lindi which made him look bad.

Lindi has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Lindi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.

Jackson stands up from Lindi's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Lindi misses with a two punch combination.

Lindi pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lindi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lindi lands a damaging elbow.

Lindi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Lindi is still trying to improve position.

Jackson stands and steps away. Lindi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lindi throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Lindi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lindi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Lindi persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson decides to stand back up.
Lindi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lindi tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lindi misses with a head kick.
Lindi tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Lindi both land. Nice combination.
Lindi throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lindi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Lindi looks winded!
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lindi is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karbal Lindi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Lindi's knee but Lindi avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Lindi.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lindi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lindi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lindi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!

Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lindi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindi not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Lindi keeps control of the position easily here as Jackson tries to buck him off.
Lindi gets his hands free as Jackson looks to control.

Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lindi controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to escape the position.

Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Lindi gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindi tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Lindi gets his hands free.
Jackson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Lindi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Lindi gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lindi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Lindi trying to control momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Lindi is looking for the choke from the back position but Jackson is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karbal Lindi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lindi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lindi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lindi.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Lindi. Lindi maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lindi gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Lindi works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.

Lindi pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindi is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.

Lindi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lindi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Lindi ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lindi is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lindi landing knees to the body.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lindi tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lindi from controlling successfully.
Lindi's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindi trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Lindi instigates a clinch.

Lindi jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.

Jackson stands up and waves to Lindi to follow him.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Lindi. Lindi maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindi looking for a takedown.

Lindi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindi shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lindi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lindi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Lindi's guard.

Jackson stands up and waves to Lindi to follow him.
A shot to the liver by Lindi. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lindi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lindi pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lindi rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Lindi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson is working for takedown but Lindi is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lindi has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Lindi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steven Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karbal Lindi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lindi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karbal Lindi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lindi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karbal Lindi!
In his post fight interview, Karbal Lindi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.