PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Christensen (ranked 5477 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Testers (ranked 5259 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
Testers

182 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enrique Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chip Testers!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Testers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Christensen to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Testers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Christensen jumps guard but Testers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Testers is trying to trip Christensen. He has hold of a leg but Christensen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Testers persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Christensen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Testers is fighting to break Christensen's control of his arms but Christensen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Christensen is trying to control the position but Testers postures up.

Testers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christensen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christensen has escaped and now he's on top!

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!
Testers is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testers trying to keep a closed guard but Christensen is proving a slippery customer.
Christensen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Christensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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.

Testers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christensen throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Christensen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Testers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christensen has managed to get both his arms back between Testers's legs - danger averted.
Christensen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christensen throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Testers is controlling Christensen's posture.
Testers looks winded!
Testers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Testers leaves Christensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Testers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christensen.
Christensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Testers tries to sprawl out of it but Christensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Testers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Christensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Testers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Testers lands in his opponent's guard.

Testers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christensen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christensen has escaped and now he's on top!

Christensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Testers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Christensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Testers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christensen somewhat.
Christensen shoots in but Testers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christensen shoots in for a takedown but Testers shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Christensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Christensen gets caught flat footed, as Testers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Testers has gone for a leg lock! Christensen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Testers's guard.

Christensen looking to sit in guard and control but Testers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testers postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Testers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christensen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Testers, into his guard.

Testers is breathing heavily.

Testers looking for subs off his back but Christensen has passed one foot through into half guard.

Christensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testers trying to control from the bottom.
Christensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Testers's head.
Christensen trying to control the action but Testers is working from the bottom.
Testers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christensen slips a nice elbow through Testers's hands, connecting with Testers's forehead.

Christensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christensen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christensen lands strikes from half guard.
Christensen throwing shots but Testers is blocking nicely.
Christensen controlling the action here.
Testers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Christensen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Testers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Christensen there.
Testers is trying to control but Christensen manages to pass to mount!
Christensen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christensen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Christensen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Christensen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Christensen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Christensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Testers gets a double leg takedown into Christensen's guard.

Testers trying to keep a closed guard but Christensen is proving a slippery customer.
Christensen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Testers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Testers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Christensen postures up and lands a big shot to Testers's brow.
Christensen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Christensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Testers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christensen throws an elbow that misses. Testers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christensen's guard. Nice move by Testers!

Christensen controls Testers momentarily but Testers frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testers won't allow Christensen to get back to his feet.
Christensen pulls Testers in close to his closed guard and prevents Testers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Christensen wants to stand and escape but Testers is having none of it.
Testers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Testers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christensen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christensen has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christensen lands a couple of elbows.
Christensen trying to control but Testers is working from the bottom.
Christensen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Christensen postures up in Testers's guard and throws a big left but Testers blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Christensen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christensen connects with a couple of short punches.
Christensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christensen postures up in Testers's guard and throws a big left but Testers blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Testers pinned against the cage. Testers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Christensen dives in and scores a takedown into Testers's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Christensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christensen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Christensen!