BKFC Fight Night Kansas City: Jake Lindsey vs. Elvin Brito: Live round-by-round updates

Jake Lindsey vs. Elvin Brito at welterweight will headline BKFC Fight Nigh Kansas City later tonight at the Memorial Hall, Kansas.

Lindsey (4-1) has had a relatively good run in the promotion and is ranked No.2 at welterweight. Before his time in bare-knuckle boxing, 'Gypsy' used to be an MMA fighter for over a decade, during which he amassed a professional record of 15-11.

His opponent Brito (6-4), is a former BKFC welterweight champion. He is 3-2 in his last five and is currently No.4 in the division. A win against a cream-of-the-crop welterweight like Lindsey might fetch 'El Bandito' another title shot.

According to the BKFC's official website, Lindsey is a -303 favorite over Brito (+214 underdog) for the match-up.

BKFC Kansas City is now underway. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the event.

Watch the final face-off between the headliners below:

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BKFC Fight Night Kansas City: Jake Lindsey vs. Elvin Brito

Round 1

Brtio is employing a high elbow guard. The fighters clinch with both men landing their share of shots. A straight right-hand lands for Brito. He then comes over the top with an overhand right. Not much action in the opening round.

Our score: 10-9 Brito.

Round 2

The second round is also becoming clinch-heavy, with Lindsey landing the greater number of shots in the clinch. Lindsey lands a one-two combo.

Triple jabs for Lindsey before Brito clinches him. Brito lands an overhand right at the closing bell. A very close round.

Our score: 10-9 Lindsey.

Round 3

Lindsey is peppering up his opponent with quick jabs. The No.2 ranked contender lands a flurry of body shots in the clinch. As the pair separates Brito connects with an overhand right.

Lindsey connects with an uppercut. A significant swelling has appeared under the right eye of Lindsey.

Our score: 10-9 Lindsey.

Round 4

Brito connects clean with two right hooks to his opponent's head. 'El Bandito' senses the urgency and is trying to land something big on his opponent. Lindsey lands three big uppercuts on the inside.

Lindsey is too elusive for his opponent who is now finding it hard to land clean strikes on his foe. A body shot followed by a big uppercut lands for Lindsey.

Our score: 10-9 Lindesy.

Round 5

Brito might need a knockout to with the fight at this point. 'El Bandito' is connecting with hard body shots, but it might not be enough to fetch him a finish.

Lindsey is peppering up foe from the outside. If the fight reaches the closing bell 'Gypsy' will most likely win on the scorecards. Brito tries to sink in some body shots but the closing bell stops the action.

Official decision: Jake Lindsey def. Elvin Brito via unanimous decision.