PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Collin Hinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Christian (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.

Hinton
vs
Christian

150 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Collin Hinton!
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, Mike Christian!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Christian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hinton did well to prevent Christian getting side control.
Christian is controlling the pace.
Christian is thwarting Hinton's attempts to control the position.

Christian seems to be looking for submissions.
Hinton trying to control from the bottom.
Christian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Christian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hinton is in trouble now - Christian has advanced to mount!
Christian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hinton is looking to escape.
Christian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hinton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton wants to control but Christian is having none of it.
Christian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hinton is squirming around, avoiding Christian's attempts to control the action.
Hinton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Christian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hinton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hinton holds on for dear life.
Hinton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hinton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Christian tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinton wants to control but Christian is keeping busy.
Hinton really is a fat lump.
Hinton moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christian postures up.
Hinton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hinton looking for a guillotine here but Christian defends easily.
Hinton trying to control the position.
Hinton has momentary wrist control but Christian slips an elbow through the middle.
Hinton keeping full guard, as Christian tries to pass.
Hinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christian's guard.
Christian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinton stopping the sweep attempt from Christian.
Hinton is looking to stand up but Christian won't let him.
Hinton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hinton wants to stand but Christian is controlling his posture from full guard.

Christian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hinton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hinton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Christian is working an open guard so Hinton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hinton moves into range and clinches up with Christian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Christian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Christian moves into range and clinches up with Hinton.

Christian gets control of Hinton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Christian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hinton is looking to stand up but Christian won't let him.
Christian controls Hinton momentarily but Hinton frees himself.
Hinton wants to stand but Christian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Christian looking for a sweep. Not yet Christian, not yet.
Hinton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christian is proving hard to escape from.
Hinton landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinton wanted to stand there but Christian had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hinton is aware though and is defending well.

Hinton stands up and waves to Christian to follow him.

Christian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hinton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Christian is in Hinton's guard.
Christian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hinton controls Christian momentarily but Christian frees himself.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Christian gets to his feet - Hinton follows without any prompting.
Hinton moves out of range of the body kick from Christian.
Collin Hinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Christian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hinton to the ground. Christian is now in Hinton's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hinton keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully.
Hinton is adopting a defensive guard.
Hinton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hinton is really struggling to control Christian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Christian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hinton is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Christian avoids the head kick by Hinton.

Christian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hinton did well to prevent Christian getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Christian is looking for a kimura but Hinton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christian to get the leverage.
Christian is breathing heavily.
Hinton is trying to control but can't.

Hinton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christian pulls his head out easily.
Christian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christian wants to pass to mount but Hinton is defending the position.
Hinton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hinton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christian.
Christian scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian is looking to take a break and control but Hinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hinton manages to get to full guard.
Christian wants to stand but Hinton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mike Christian has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hinton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hinton keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Christian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Hinton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Christian feints and as Hinton raises his hands in defense, Christian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hinton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Christian tries to stand but Hinton is controlling from the bottom.
Christian being controlled here momentarily.

Hinton looking for a guillotine here but Christian defends easily.
Christian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hinton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hinton regains half guard.

Hinton looking for submissions off his back.
Christian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinton wants to control but Christian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christian is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Christian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hinton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christian is thwarting Hinton's attempts to control the position.
Christian tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hinton is trying to maintain the position but Christian is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian is pressing down on Hinton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hinton is holding on for now.
Christian working over Hinton with some ground and pound. Hinton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Christian seems content to control.
Hinton is controlling Christian's trapped leg to prevent Christian from advancing to side control.

Hinton looking for submissions off his back.
Christian is trying to control. Hinton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Christian is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is looking to get back to full guard here but Christian has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hinton is trying to control Christian's posture but Christian avoids it.
Hinton is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Christian is trying to get an arm triangle but Hinton is defending well.
Hinton is trying to control Christian's posture but Christian avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christian trying to control the action but Hinton is working from the bottom.
Collin Hinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Christian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hinton throws a few strikes from the bottom but Christian takes advantage and mounts!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Christian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Christian!