PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Christensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Gaudette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Christensen
vs
Gaudette

182 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Gaudette!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaudette looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christensen is fending him off so far but Gaudette persists. Nope, Christensen circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaudette swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Christensen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christensen is looking for a takedown.

Christensen decides to pull guard.
Gaudette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christensen is working hard here to advance position.
Gaudette wants to pass the guard but Christensen is keeping the position.
Christensen pulls Gaudette in to control the position.
Gaudette trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marshall Christensen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Christensen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gaudette should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Christensen shoots in for a double leg but Gaudette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christensen moves away from the strike by Gaudette.
Christensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaudette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Christensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gaudette closes the distance and clinches.
Christensen lands an uppercut.
Christensen tries to break the clinch but Gaudette is controlling the position.
Christensen wants a takedown but no success here.
Christensen avoiding damage as Gaudette throws knees to the body.
Gaudette tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gaudette using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christensen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaudette tries a knee to the head but Christensen blocks it.
Gaudette is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gaudette throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Christensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christensen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christensen jumps guard but Gaudette turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gaudette obliges.
Christensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaudette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaudette lands a good knee to the midsection. Christensen won't want to take too many of those.
Gaudette using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christensen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gaudette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christensen backwards.
Gaudette with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaudette is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christensen wants a takedown but no success here.
Christensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gaudette is keeping busy.
Gaudette tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christensen avoids it.
Christensen prevents a body shot from Gaudette.
Gaudette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christensen is defending well for now.
Gaudette trying to land knees to the body.
Christensen is trying to break the clinch but Gaudette has him pressed against the cage.
Gaudette tries to land knees in the clinch but Christensen avoids the damage to the body.
Christensen tries to pull guard but Gaudette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gaudette looking to throw knees to the head but Christensen is blocking nicely.
Gaudette misses with a knee to the head.
Gaudette missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaudette tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Christensen tries to break free but Gaudette pushes him back against the cage.
Christensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gaudette after a bit of a struggle.
Gaudette lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gaudette using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christensen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Christensen decides to pull guard.
Christensen keeping moving, preventing Gaudette from controlling successfully.
Christensen wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christensen is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christensen working a defensive guard here.

Christensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaudette can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Gaudette will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gaudette has closed the distance and engaged Christensen in a clinch.
Christensen avoiding damage as Gaudette throws knees to the body.
Christensen avoiding damage as Gaudette throws knees to the body.
Gaudette misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gaudette tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gaudette landing knees to the head.
Josh Gaudette seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Christensen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gaudette avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gaudette utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Christensen tries to throw a body punch but Gaudette avoids it by throwing Christensen back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaudette misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christensen.

Christensen decides to pull guard.
Christensen keeping moving, preventing Gaudette from controlling successfully.
Gaudette sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gaudette preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Christensen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Josh Gaudette.
Gaudette is looking to clinch but Christensen is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaudette is defended easily by Christensen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaudette fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaudette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaudette misses with a head kick.

Christensen moves into range and clinches up with Gaudette.
Christensen trying to control the position but instead, Gaudette has worked for underhooks and has pushed Christensen into the cage.
Gaudette lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gaudette is pressed up against the cage. Christensen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaudette down to the mat. Gaudette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Christensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaudette pinned against the cage. Gaudette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Christensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christensen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaudette.
Gaudette tries to clinch up but Christensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Josh Gaudette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Gaudette.
Christensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Christensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christensen stuffs the takedown.

Gaudette clinches up against the cage.
Gaudette tries to land a knee to the head but Christensen blocks with his arms.
Christensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaudette using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christensen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Christensen.
Christensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaudette tries to land a knee to the head but Christensen blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Christensen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaudette tries a body shot but Christensen blocks it.
Gaudette throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaudette gets underhooks to prevent Christensen's takedown attempt.
Gaudette tries to land a knee to the head but Christensen blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaudette just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gaudette walks away with a smile on his face. Christensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Gaudette moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Gaudette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Christensen clinches.

Christensen breaks from the clinch.
Christensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaudette shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christensen as he avoids it easily.
Gaudette takes a swing at Christensen's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Gaudette as Christensen shoots in.
Christensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaudette shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christensen pinned against the cage. Christensen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Christensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christensen has Gaudette up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaudette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaudette trying to land knees to the body.
Christensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaudette pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaudette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaudette.
Gaudette jabs at Christensen's body.
A head kick misses from Gaudette.
Gaudette moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gaudette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Christensen tries to bum rush Gaudette with a series of wild strikes but Gaudette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Josh Gaudette seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gaudette clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Christensen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gaudette's brow.
Christensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Christensen looking for a takedown.
Christensen is looking to control Gaudette's arms but Gaudette gets an underhook and turns him. Now Christensen has his back to the cage.
Gaudette connects with a nasty looking knee right to Christensen's face.
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!
Christensen is trying to force a seperation but Gaudette has the dominant position.
Christensen wants to stall.
Christensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christensen takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaudette.
Gaudette throws a knee to the head but misses.
Christensen has Gaudette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaudette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaudette trying to land knees to the body.
Gaudette misses with a knee to the head.
Gaudette misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christensen.
Christensen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gaudette gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaudette content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Christensen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaudette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gaudette thows a body kick. Christensen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gaudette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Josh Gaudette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaudette sprawls well. Gaudette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christensen gets slowly back to his feet.

Gaudette rushes Christensen and presses him up against the cage.
Gaudette tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gaudette missing with knees to the body.
Gaudette misses with a body punch.
Gaudette tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gaudette misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaudette keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christensen's efforts to push away.
Christensen is trying to pull guard but Gaudette has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Gaudette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaudette 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Gaudette!