PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buliwyf Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christianson comes to the cage accompanied by Cradel to the Grave. Christianson is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Buliwyf Christianson
vs
Austin

200 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

188 cm
28
252 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buliwyf Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Austin pushes Christianson up against the cage in a clinch.
Christianson is breathing heavily.

Austin gets control of Christianson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Austin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Austin is looking to stand up but Christianson isn't so interested in that idea.
Austin is trying to control the position but Christianson postures up.
Christianson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Austin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christianson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin controls Christianson momentarily but Christianson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson stops Austin from standing up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Austin.
A slow jab from Christianson misses its intended target.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Austin shoots in and bounces Christianson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Austin trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Austin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Austin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Christianson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin wants to pass the guard but Christianson is keeping the position.
Austin landing with the ground and pound.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Christianson 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Austin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin looking to pass the guard.

Christianson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Austin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Austin closes the distance and clinches.

Austin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Christianson regains guard immediately.
Austin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Austin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Christianson, up you get!

Christianson tries to keep at a distance but Austin has taken the fight into the clinch.

Austin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson has hold of Austin's hands but Austin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christianson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Austin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Austin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Christianson to get to his feet.
Austin thuds his right hand into Christianson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Austin gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Austin seems to be looking for submissions.
Austin is nestled in close to Christianson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Austin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Christianson is looking for a sweep. Austin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christianson gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buliwyf Christianson's cut.
That's time! Christianson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Austin moves into the clinch.

Austin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Austin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Christianson quickly recovers to half guard.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Christianson defends it.
Austin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christianson keeps working.

Christianson is defending against the submission attempts here by Austin.
Austin wants to free his trapped foot but Christianson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Austin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Austin stands up from half guard.

Austin moves into the clinch.
Austin is trying to stall.

Austin manages to break the clinch.

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

Austin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Christianson tries to roll over but Austin keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Austin stands up from half guard.

Austin clinches with his opponent.

Austin breaks from the clinch.

Austin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Austin working the head and body with strikes.
Christianson tries to roll over but Austin keeps him under control.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christianson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Austin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christianson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christianson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Austin's guard.

Christianson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Austin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Austin is trying to keep Christianson in close.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Christianson from controlling successfully.
Austin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Austin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christianson preventing the sweep.
Christianson connects with a couple of short punches.
Christianson wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Austin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christianson throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Austin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christianson is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Christianson tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
Austin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christianson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buliwyf Christianson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Austin rushes Christianson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Austin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Christianson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.

Austin has clasped his hands together around Christianson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Austin lands a nice forearm strike.

Austin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christianson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Austin working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin cracks Christianson with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin trying to control the action but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Austin working the head with strikes.

Austin tries for a kimura but Christianson is defending well.
Christianson manages to get back to half guard.
Christianson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Christianson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Austin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christianson keeps working.
Christianson tries to get to full guard but Austin has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Austin is thwarting Christianson's attempts to control the position.
Christianson tries to get to full guard but Austin has control of the leg.
Steve Austin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Austin lands strikes from half guard.
Austin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Austin trying to control from half guard but Christianson is working away.
Christianson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Austin.

Austin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Austin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christianson is trying to defend but Austin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Christianson wants to improve his position but Austin is controlling well.
Austin is trying to control the action in half guard but Christianson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buliwyf Christianson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christianson taking some punishment here, with Austin in his half guard.
Christianson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christianson.
Christianson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steve Austin 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.

Christianson has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.
Austin trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.

Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin wants to pass the guard but Christianson is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Christianson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Austin 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Austin!
Buliwyf Christianson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will fight next time good i will be your best fighter than other them all.Thanks,I love you all.Love all sex with me after fight in real. '.