PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Preston Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky The Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Christian
vs
The Red

165 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Preston Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky The Red!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Red fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christian, pushing him back against the cage.

The Red escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Red looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christian is fending him off so far but The Red persists. Nope, Christian circles away and we're back to standing.

The Red takes the fight into the clinch.
The Red is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Christian wants to get back to striking at distance but The Red won't allow it.
Christian is trying to force a seperation but The Red has the dominant position.

The Red breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Christian gets a clinch.

The Red's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Red will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christian drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Red sprawls and moves away.

Christian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Red, pushing him back against the cage.

Christian breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Red. Christian does a little dance to reset his feet.

The Red has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christian drags the fight down to the ground.
Christian could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Christian wants to stand and escape but The Red is having none of it.
The Red trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Christian wants to stand and escape but The Red is having none of it.
The Red wants to get up but he can't break Christian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Red trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Red stopping the sweep attempt from Christian.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

The Red closes the distance and clinches.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but The Red has him pressed against the cage.
Christian wants to break free but The Red has control.
Christian tries to circle away but The Red has him pinned against the cage.

Christian breaks from the clinch.
Christian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Red as he jumps to the side.
Christian shoots in looking for a takedown but The Red manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Red shoots in for a takedown but Christian shows good takedown defense.
Preston Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky The Red.

Christian gets tackled into the cage by The Red. The Red maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Red jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christian walks away with a smile on his face. The Red gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Red scores with a jab. Christian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Christian moves into range and clinches up with The Red.

Christian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christian dodges the punch combination from The Red.
Rocky The Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Red looks winded!

The Red clinches.
The Red is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Red is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Red is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Christian has denied him.

The Red is fighting off a takedown attempt but Christian is just too persistent for him and manages to trip The Red to the mat. The Red regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Red is keeping the position for now.

Christian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Christian has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Red is looking for a takedown.

Christian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Christian moves into range and clinches up with The Red.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Christian closes the distance and pushes The Red back into the cage.
Christian is trying to force a seperation but The Red has the dominant position.
Christian just leaning against The Red, taking a breather.
Christian tries to break free but The Red pushes him back against the cage.
Christian is trying to force a seperation but The Red has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Preston Christian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Red darts in looking for a takedown but Christian gets double underhooks and turns The Red into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Red is defended easily by Christian.

The Red has Christian up against the cage in a clinch.

Christian wants the takedown. The Red is fighting it off but Christian persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Red's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Red escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Red working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Red is breathing heavily.

Christian got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Red has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christian has managed to get both his arms back between The Red's legs - danger averted.
Christian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christian content to stall in guard here.

That's two 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.

Christian gets to his feet. The Red looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Christian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Christian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Christian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Christian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Christian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Christian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Christian stands and steps away. The Red gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Christian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Red can do to turn this around?

Christian forces The Red back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christian manages to break the clinch.

The Red instigates a clinch.

Christian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Christian dives in and scores a takedown into The Red's guard.
Christian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Red's head.
Christian stays in close to The Red's body and controls the position.
Christian working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Christian drops back looking for a leg! The Red is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Red manages to kick Christian off! Christian jumps back into The Red's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Christian dominated that second round.
That's time! Christian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Red fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christian, pushing him back against the cage.

Christian breaks the clinch.

The Red closes the distance and clinches.

Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christian tries for a takedown but The Red sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Red pushes Christian up against the cage in a clinch.

Christian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Red shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christian but Christian pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Red throws a nice looking combination but Christian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Red takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Christian. Those never looked like landing.
The Red has his takedown stuffed

and Christian counters by clinching up.

The Red breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Red or perhaps it was just good defense by Christian, which made it look bad.
Preston Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky The Red.

Christian clinches up with The Red and pushes him back against the cage.

Christian manages to break the clinch.

Christian pushes The Red up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian'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.
Christian wants to break the clinch but can't.

Christian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Preston Christian is winning the standup battle so far.
The Red is looking to land body kicks.

The Red moves into the clinch.
Rocky The Red seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Christian tightens his grip and picks The Red up, before dumping him to the ground. The Red manages to land in guard.
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!
Christian stopping the sweep attempt from The Red.
Christian slips nicely into half guard.
Christian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Red wants to improve his position but Christian is controlling well.
Christian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Christian connects with a nice short shot to The Red's temple.
Christian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Christian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Red trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Red has a hand on Christian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Christian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Christian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Christian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Christian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Christian with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christian with the ground and pound from mount.
Rocky The Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Preston Christian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Christian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

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