PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pj Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pretty Fly. Christian Samuelsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Griffiths
vs
Samuelsson

170 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pj Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths stuffs the takedown.

Samuelsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Samuelsson is looking for a kimura but Griffiths is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samuelsson to get the leverage.

Samuelsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Samuelsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Samuelsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Samuelsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Samuelsson trying to pass the guard but Griffiths defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pj Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Samuelsson moves out of range easily.
Samuelsson dodges the punch combination from Griffiths.
Samuelsson dodges the punch combination from Griffiths.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths throws a lazy head kick

and Samuelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Samuelsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Christian Samuelsson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Samuelsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Samuelsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Samuelsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Samuelsson moves out of range easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Griffiths enables Samuelsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griffiths manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffiths wants to stand up but Samuelsson is controlling him.
Samuelsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Samuelsson is looking to advance position but Griffiths has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson tries to lock up and control but Griffiths gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Griffiths looking to control but Samuelsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Samuelsson is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griffiths avoids the attempt from Samuelsson to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Samuelsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Samuelsson looking for submissions off his back.
Griffiths wants to stand up but Samuelsson is controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Pj Griffiths wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Samuelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A head kick by Griffiths misses

and Samuelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Griffiths won't be happy with that.
Griffiths is being controlled here.

Samuelsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samuelsson trying to control the action but Griffiths is working from the bottom.

Samuelsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths is not content to let Samuelsson control the position.
Griffiths is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two 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.

Samuelsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffiths has escaped the position, nice work there.

Samuelsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffiths is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samuelsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Samuelsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Christian Samuelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Samuelsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samuelsson trying to control the position but Griffiths is working away.

Samuelsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Samuelsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Samuelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samuelsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Samuelsson!
A very excited looking Christian Samuelsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.