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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mia St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St John has chosen The Bitch is back as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
139 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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168 cm
35
140 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mia St John!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ throws a head kick but St John moves out of range.
Christ shoots for a takedown but St John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christ tries for a takedown but St John sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St John misses with a combination
and Christ counters with a shoot takedown. St John fights it but they end up in guard.
St John is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christ is controlling him.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St John really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christ prevents St John from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but St John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christ prevents St John from getting back to his feet.
Christ trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ prevents St John from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but St John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from St John as Christ shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St John on his heels. He'll look to pass St John's guard now, I'm sure.
Christ won't allow St John to get back to his feet.
Christ drops back looking for a leg! St John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St John manages to kick Christ off! Christ jumps back into St John's guard.
Christ trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
St John kicks Christ off and gets to his feet.
Christ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christ misses with a straight right.
Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St John tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St John to the ground. St John escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but St John shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ throws a head kick but St John moves out of range.
Christ shoots in but St John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ dodges the punch combination from St John.
Christ is on the wrong end of a nice combination from St John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christ goes for a double leg but St John avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as St John continues to drive forward.
St John scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
St John throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
St John throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ closes the distance and clinches up with St John, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes St John against the cage but St John circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St John throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
St John throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
St John lands a jab-cross combination.
Christ shoots in for a double leg but St John sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from St John does no damage.
Mia St John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John looks to land a combination. Christ sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
St John misses with a double jab.
Christ scores with a takedown into St John's guard.
St John is looking to stand up but Christ isn't so interested in that idea.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christ prevents St John from getting back to his feet.
Christ has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St John keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St John is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
St John is working the combinations to good effect here.
St John misses with a jab, cross combination.
St John stuffs the takedown.
St John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Christ shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
St John wants to get back to his feet.
St John is in trouble now - Christ has advanced to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St John wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mia St John dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christ feints and as St John raises his hands in defense, Christ changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Christ trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
St John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St John wants to stand but Christ is controlling the position.
Christ wants to control from the top but St John keeps moving.
Christ slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John lands with a nice combination. Christ backs away looking to recover.
Christ rushes St John and presses him up against the cage.
Christ has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St John avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on St John's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christ goes for a takedown attempt but St John pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St John pinned against the cage. St John gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St John misses with the combination.
St John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christ.
St John keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John swinging wildly here.
St John misses with a two punch combination.
Christ is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from St John.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.
St John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St John throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt - St John sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St John stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
St John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
Christ shoots in and gets a takedown into St John's guard.
Christ trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John wants to stand and escape but Christ is having none of it.
Christ wants to control from the top but St John keeps moving.
St John wants to stand up but Christ is controlling him.
Christ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
St John has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Christ is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Christ is trying to trip St John. He has hold of a leg but St John is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Christ persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but St John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St John manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John lands a right hand.
St John tries to break free but Christ pushes him back against the cage.
St John is fighting off a takedown attempt but Christ is just too persistent for him and manages to trip St John to the mat. St John regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Christ drops back looking for a leg! St John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St John manages to kick Christ off! Christ jumps back into St John's guard.
St John keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
St John is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St John wants to stand and escape but Christ is having none of it.
St John keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
St John is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mia St John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
St John throws a combination. Christ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Christ fails with the takedown.
St John gets caught napping as Christ dives in and scores a takedown. St John manages to retain guard.
St John wants to stand but Christ is controlling the position.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christ wants to control from the top but St John keeps moving.
Christ prevents St John from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
St John wants to stand and escape but Christ is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ wants to control from the top but St John keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Christ won't allow St John to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Christ with that takedown attempt.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St John as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St John throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
St John scores with a one two! Christ had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
St John throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
As St John tries to get set, Christ tries to push him back and clinch up but St John manages to avoid the attempt.
Christ dives in and grabs St John's left leg, looking for a takedown. St John pushes down on Christ's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christ darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christ stalling.
St John is trying to stand back up but Christ is controlling him
George Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George Christ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St John is just riding it out for now. Christ eventually gives up the hold.
St John is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Christ seems to be working for a kimura but St John defends the submission attempt.
St John is trying to stand up here but Christ is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Christ seems to be working for a kimura but St John defends the submission attempt.
St John is trying to stand back up but Christ is controlling him
Christ 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.
St John pushes Christ off looking to stand but Christ dives back in and keeps control.
Christ trying to control the action but St John is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christ in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. St John tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Christ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Christ!
After winning the bout, George Christ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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RATING
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