PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Christo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyshriek comes to the cage accompanied by Moonlight Sonata. Christo has chosen Walk this way - Run DMC & Aerosmith as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Skyshriek
vs
Christo

178 cm
24
162 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

162 cm
26
166 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Zack Skyshriek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monte Christo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skyshriek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skyshriek cracks the inside of Christo's front leg.
Skyshriek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skyshriek.
Skyshriek wants to clinch up but Christo keeps it at a distance.
Christo works Skyshriek's body with a nice hook.
Christo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skyshriek is able to avoid easily.
Skyshriek misses with a straight right.
Christo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skyshriek.
Skyshriek lands with a nice body punch.
Christo connects with an inside leg kick.
Skyshriek tries to land a leg kick but Christo saw it coming and moves away.
Skyshriek looks to land a right hand but Christo moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Skyshriek shoots in and gets a takedown into Christo's guard.
Skyshriek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skyshriek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Christo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Christo throws a series of punches but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Christo throws a jab when Skyshriek was well out of range.
Skyshriek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skyshriek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skyshriek misses with a low kick.
Christo jabs at Skyshriek's body.
Christo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek scores with a jab to the body.
Skyshriek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Christo checks a leg kick.

Skyshriek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christo gets back to full guard.
Skyshriek stops Christo from standing up.
Skyshriek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skyshriek is looking to work some ground and pound but Christo has wrist control.
Skyshriek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skyshriek lands a couple of elbows.
Skyshriek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Christo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Christo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skyshriek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christo sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christo is fighting to break Skyshriek's control of his arms but Skyshriek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skyshriek wants to sweep here but Christo controlling him for the moment.
Christo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skyshriek wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Monte Christo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Skyshriek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christo.
Skyshriek tries a head kick but it misses.
Skyshriek throws a front kick that sends Christo stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christo.
Skyshriek connects with a high kick.
Christo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skyshriek was well out of range. Poor timing from Christo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skyshriek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Christo. Skyshriek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skyshriek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christo. Skyshriek does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Christo misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Skyshriek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Skyshriek stuns Christo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skyshriek rather than just go for the knockout.
Skyshriek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skyshriek was well out of range. Poor timing from Christo.
Nice defenses there by Skyshriek.
Christo checks a low kick from Skyshriek.
Christo just misses with a punch to the body.
Christo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Christo as he checks the leg kick.
Skyshriek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christo was well out of range. Poor timing from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christo checks it well.
Christo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zack Skyshriek is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Skyshriek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek takes one to the chin there.
Christo throws a jab but it's blocked by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek misses with a low kick.
Skyshriek tries to clinch up.
Skyshriek misses with a body shot.
Skyshriek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Christo's calf.
Christo looks to score with a jab to the body but Skyshriek is just out of range.
Skyshriek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skyshriek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christo. That did some damage!
Christo misses with a left hand
and Skyshriek counters with a low kick, right behind Christo 's knee.
Christo connects with a leg kick. Skyshriek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Christo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Christo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Christo misses its intended target.
Monte Christo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skyshriek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skyshriek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skyshriek lands with a straight right. Christo didn't see that one coming.
Skyshriek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christo throws a right hand that Skyshriek ducks under and follows up with a left that Skyshriek also avoids with ease.
Skyshriek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christo checks a leg kick.
Christo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christo misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Christo misses.
Christo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skyshriek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christo's head.
Skyshriek misses with a body kick.
Skyshriek lands with a shot to the body.
Christo looks to score with a jab to the body but Skyshriek is just out of range.
Christo tries a low kick but Skyshriek avoids it.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick but Christo moved away.
Skyshriek tries to score with a low kick but Christo moves his leg out of the way.
Skyshriek lands with a slapping head kick.
Skyshriek fails with a takedown attempt.
Christo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skyshriek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skyshriek misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek wants to land a leg kick but Christo is out of range.
Christo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skyshriek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Skyshriek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christo moves away.
Skyshriek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skyshriek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skyshriek tries to clinch up.
Skyshriek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skyshriek.
Christo scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skyshriek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Christo misses.
A low kick from Skyshriek misses
and Christo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Zack Skyshriek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Christo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skyshriek checks it well.
Skyshriek blocks a low kick nicely.
Christo connects with a solid leg kick.
Christo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christo misses with a looping left.
Skyshriek tries a head kick but it misses.
Skyshriek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christo is able to avoid easily.
Skyshriek scoring well with a low kick there.
Christo misses with a straight right.

Skyshriek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skyshriek throws an elbow that misses.
Christo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skyshriek or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skyshriek looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skyshriek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skyshriek tries to pull guard but Christo won't allow it.
Christo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skyshriek's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Christo.
Christo tries to throw a body punch but Skyshriek avoids it by throwing Christo back against the cage.

Skyshriek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Christo.
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Christo wants to land a leg kick but Skyshriek is out of range.
Christo punishes Skyshriek's body with a nice straight punch.
Christo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Skyshriek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Christo throws a chopping leg kick but Skyshriek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zack Skyshriek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christo throws a jab but it's blocked by Skyshriek.
Christo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skyshriek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monte Christo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Skyshriek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christo sprawls well. Christo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skyshriek gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Skyshriek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christo swings for the body but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Christo lands a jab to Skyshriek's midsection.
Christo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skyshriek moves away.
Skyshriek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skyshriek manages to avoid it.
Christo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skyshriek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christo.
Christo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Christo misses.
Christo throws a body kick that misses.
Christo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skyshriek.
Christo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skyshriek counters with an inside leg kick.
Christo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skyshriek.
Skyshriek catches Christo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skyshriek. Christo shrugs it off though.
Christo stuffs the takedown attempt from Skyshriek. Skyshriek gets slowly back to his feet.
Christo takes a swing at Skyshriek's ribcage but misses.
Skyshriek slips under a jab from Christo.
Skyshriek blocks a jab.
Christo lands a body shot.
Christo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skyshriek.
Christo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skyshriek.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skyshriek slips a jab from Christo.
Christo throws a nice looking combination but Skyshriek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christo swings away with a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Christo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skyshriek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Skyshriek!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zack Skyshriek thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).