PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Christopoulos

196 cm
28
211 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

185 cm
26
210 lbs
11 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Christopoulos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Christopoulos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Christopoulos won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.

Anderson has his foot on Christopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.

Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christopoulos defends well.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Christopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Christopoulos stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson holding on.
Anderson tries to bench press Christopoulos off him but Christopoulos keeps the position.
Christopoulos grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Christopoulos is working Anderson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Christopoulos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Christopoulos with the ground and pound but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Christopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Christopoulos from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson controlling the position.
Christopoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christopoulos stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Christopoulos keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Christopoulos wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christopoulos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Christopoulos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Christopoulos is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Christopoulos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Christopoulos has control of the leg.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christopoulos wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson is staying active underneath Christopoulos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson tries to roll over but Christopoulos keeps him under control.

Christopoulos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Anderson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Christopoulos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Christopoulos!