PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Remington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Christoforidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kymani Marley - Warriors. Mike Remington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anton Christoforidis's chin.

Remington
vs
Christoforidis

176 cm
27
135 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

169 cm
26
135 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Remington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Christoforidis!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Remington.
Remington wants to clinch up but Christoforidis keeps it at a distance.
Remington throws a head kick that Christoforidis semi-blocks.
Christoforidis throws a right and a left that Remington avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Christoforidis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoforidis throws a jab but it's blocked by Remington.
Remington lands a high kick!
Mike Remington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Remington throws a nice head kick!
Christoforidis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Remington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christoforidis stuffs the takedown.
Christoforidis misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Remington gets a takedown into half guard.

Remington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Remington throwing shots but Christoforidis is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remington tries to pass to full mount but Christoforidis defends it.
Remington trying to control from Christoforidis's half guard. Christoforidis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Remington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christoforidis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christoforidis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Remington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Remington slips a jab and a cross from Christoforidis.
Christoforidis swings for the body but Remington moves out of range.
Christoforidis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoforidis throws a hook to the side of Remington's head but Remington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoforidis throws a right hand that Remington ducks under and follows up with a left that Remington also avoids with ease.
Christoforidis thows a body shot but no joy.
Anton Christoforidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Christoforidis. No joy for Remington on that attempt.
Christoforidis throws a series of punches but Remington avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christoforidis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christoforidis wants it to stay on the feet.
Christoforidis blocks a head kick by Remington.
Remington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Remington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christoforidis lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoforidis looks to land a right hand but Remington moved out of range.
Christoforidis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christoforidis misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Remington doesn't manage to clinch there - Christoforidis circles away.
Christoforidis slaps away a takedown attempt from Remington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Remington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christoforidis avoids the head kick by Remington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Christoforidis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Remington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Remington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christoforidis sprawls well. Christoforidis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remington gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Remington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christoforidis misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoforidis misses with a series of wild punches.
Christoforidis swinging wildly here.
Christoforidis throws a body punch but Remington moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christoforidis throws a right hand that Remington ducks under and follows up with a left that Remington also avoids with ease.
Christoforidis misses with the combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Christoforidis throws a hook but Remington blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christoforidis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christoforidis lands a body shot.
Christoforidis leaves Remington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Remington lands but Christoforidis takes it in his stride.
Remington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christoforidis.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christoforidis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Remington circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Christoforidis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Christoforidis 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Anton Christoforidis!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Anton Christoforidis!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Anton Christoforidis!

Anton Christoforidis wins by unanimous decision!