PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Spat
vs
Christopher

200 cm
31
211 lbs
10 - 17 - 0

180 cm
26
205 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

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 10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Spat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bryan Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spat fails to land the takedown.
Spat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christopher throws a head kick that misses.
Spat misses with the combination.
Spat misses with a double jab.
Christopher keeps Spat at a distance using the push kick.
Christopher lands a head kick. Spat smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Jack Spat has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spat throws a series of strikes that have Christopher backpedaling.
Christopher scores with a leg kick.
Spat is breathing heavily.
Christopher lands a lovely overhand right.
Christopher throws a sloppy head kick and Spat moves out of range easily.
Christopher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spat blocks a head kick by Christopher.
A head kick misses from Christopher.
Christopher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christopher misses with a head kick.
Spat swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christopher cracks the inside of Spat's front leg.
Christopher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christopher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spat tries to clinch but Christopher is having none of it.
Christopher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christopher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christopher throws a series of punches but Spat moves out of range.

Spat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christopher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spat pushing down on Christopher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Christopher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spat trying to control but Christopher is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christopher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Spat postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christopher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spat, into his guard.
Christopher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spat keeping full guard, as Christopher tries to pass.
Christopher wants to control from the top but Spat keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher won't allow Spat to get back to his feet.
Christopher won't allow Spat to sweep him here.

Spat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christopher defends well.
Spat working a defensive guard here.
Christopher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Christopher trying to control but Spat is working from the bottom.
Spat is trying to keep Christopher in close.
Spat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christopher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bryan Christopher.
Christopher keeps the fight on the outside.
Spat doesn't manage to clinch there - Christopher circles away.
Spat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spat misses with a few strikes there.
Bryan Christopher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spat avoids the head kick by Christopher.
Christopher lands with a kick to the temple. Spat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christopher misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Spat. Those never looked like landing.
Christopher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christopher throws a sloppy head kick and Spat moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Spat does no damage.
Spat throws a head kick but Christopher moves out of range.
Spat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Christopher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Spat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Christopher tries a head kick but it misses.
Christopher throws a front kick that sends Spat stumbling back into the cage.
Spat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christopher circles away quickly and effectively.
Christopher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christopher tries a head kick but it misses.
Christopher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spat misses with a series of wild punches.
Christopher throws a nice head kick!
Christopher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryan Christopher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spat tries to clinch there but Christopher circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Spat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Christopher's guard.

Spat is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Christopher has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Spat is looking to defend but Christopher has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Spat! Christopher pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Spat taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Christopher!
Bryan Christopher really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.