Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saetang throws a series of punches but Christie moves out of range.
Christie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christie misses with a hook
and Saetang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Christie moves out of range easily.
Saetang throws out a leg kick but Christie moves out of range and Saetang only half commits.
Saetang takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Saetang defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saetang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Christie moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Christie takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saetang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saetang is looking to break free of the clinch but Christie has double underhooks.
Saetang is trying to break free.
Saetang tries to circle away but Christie has him pinned against the cage.
Saetang wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Saetang tries to break free but Christie pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saetang up against the cage.
Christie lands an uppercut.
Saetang is trying to force a seperation but Christie has the dominant position.
Christie has Saetang pressed against the cage, preventing Saetang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Christie tightens his grip and picks Saetang up, before dumping him to the ground. Saetang manages to land in guard.
Christie trying to control but Saetang is working from the bottom.
Saetang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Christie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Christie is in close to Saetang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christie is looking to work some ground and pound but Saetang has wrist control.
Christie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Saetang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saetang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christie throws a strike but Saetang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Saetang trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Saetang throwing strikes from guard but Christie blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie seems keen to control Saetang's posture.
Christie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saetang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christie is keeping the position for now.
Saetang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Saetang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saetang being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christie blocks a head kick by Saetang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christie! But no joy.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saetang throws a hook but Christie blocks it.
Christie lands with an uppercut that bounces Saetang off the cage and back into range.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Saetang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saetang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Saetang's head back.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Saetang.
Saetang throws a big shot that misses.
Saetang throws a body shot but no joy.
Saetang throws a head kick but Christie moves out of range. #CL2#
Christie moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Saetang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Saetang manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Christie closes the distance and clinches.
Saetang can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Christie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saetang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saetang is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can Saetang hold on?! Christie is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kittisak Saetang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saetang throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Christie counters with a single leg into guard. Saetang didn't expect that.
Christie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saetang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
Christie throws a big elbow that misses.
Christie is looking to work some ground and pound but Saetang has wrist control.
Christie throws an elbow that misses. Saetang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christie's guard. Nice move by Saetang!#REVR#
Christie looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang stopping the sweep attempt from Christie.
Christie pulls Saetang in to control the position.
Christie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saetang trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Christie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saetang.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christie 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saetang trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Christie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saetang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saetang wants to get back to striking at distance but Christie won't allow it.
Saetang wants to get back to striking at distance but Christie won't allow it.
Saetang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saetang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christie has him pressed against the cage.
Saetang is trying to push Christie away but Christie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far.
Saetang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Saetang's head but Saetang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Saetang does no damage. #CL2#
Christie pushes Saetang up against the cage in a clinch.
Christie throws a punch but it's blocked by Saetang. #BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Saetang's head.
Christie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Saetang saw that one coming.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saetang!
Saetang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saetang momentarily.
Christie scores with a jab.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Saetang moved out of range.
Saetang misses with a head kick.
Saetang throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saetang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Christie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christie prevents Saetang from breaking the clinch.
Saetang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saetang's efforts to push away.
Christie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards. #BC#
Saetang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Christie blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saetang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Saetang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christie.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Christie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saetang is not content to let Christie control the position.
Christie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saetang to see if he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Christie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Christie.#CL2#
Christie closes the distance and pushes Saetang back into the cage.
Saetang is looking to break free of the clinch but Christie has double underhooks.
Saetang is trying to break the clinch but Christie is controlling him.
Christie is working for takedown but Saetang is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Saetang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie keeps control of Saetang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Christie prevents Saetang from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Saetang breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saetang.
Christie defending well as Saetang loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saetang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christie - the referee stops the clock and Saetang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christie. Saetang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saetang connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Steven Christie has been cut.
Saetang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Saetang misses.
Christie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Christie lands a jab.
Saetang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Christie blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Christie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Saetang's head but Saetang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saetang is looking for a counter combo.
Saetang lands a jab-cross combination.
Saetang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target. #CL2#
Christie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Saetang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christie is looking to clinch.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Christie avoids the head kick by Saetang. #T2#
Christie lands with a straight right. Saetang didn't see that one coming.
Saetang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Saetang.
A punch lands to the side of Saetang 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Saetang is rocked!
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Saetang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saetang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christie rattles Saetang with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Saetang tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Christie dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Saetang stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1047 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Gracie throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Gracie with a jab.
Gracie moves forwards but Christie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christie scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Christie swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christie cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christie paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Christie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Christie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Christie.#CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Christie.
Christie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Gracie jumps guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Christie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Christie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GAMMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christie controls the pace.#T2#
Christie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Christie rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Christie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renoa Gracie!
A victorious Renoa Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pyssy enables Christie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pyssy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Christie preventing the sweep.
Christie wants to control from the top but Pyssy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pyssy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christie preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throwing strikes from guard but Pyssy blocks nicely.
Pyssy working a defensive guard here.
Pyssy has control of Christie's left arm, preventing Christie from doing any damage. #T1#
Pyssy trying to keep a closed guard but Christie is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christie throwing strikes but missing.
Christie throws a big elbow that misses.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pyssy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pyssy controlling Christie's posture.
Pyssy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Pyssy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christie defends it easily.
Pyssy working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Pyssy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christie defends well.
Pyssy pulls Christie in to control the position.
Pyssy wants to sweep here but Christie controlling him for the moment.
Christie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pyssy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christie is one step ahead there.
Pyssy trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Christie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Pyssy's shoulder, as Pyssy tries to avoid the shot.
Christie misses with a hook. Pyssy ducked under it nicely.
Pyssy throws a counter combo.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Pyssy counters with a big head kick but Christie shrugs it off.
Christie fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyssy tries to score with a low kick but Christie moves his leg out of the way.
Christie takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Christie has been cut.
Pyssy ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Pyssy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pyssy misses with a body shot.
Christie has been working on his balance at Wolfpack Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pyssy.#TD#
Christie gets the takedown into side control.
Christie 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Christie are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Christie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pyssy is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Pyssy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Christie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pyssy down.
Pyssy can't do much from the bottom here.
Christie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pyssy is avoiding damage well.
Pyssy sneaks back into half guard.
Pyssy wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christie throwing shots but Pyssy is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Christie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christie scores with a body shot.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie dives in for a single leg takedown but Pyssy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pyssy throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyssy digs a good hook to Christie's body.
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Pyssy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Pyssy is out of range.
Christie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pyssy avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyssy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pyssy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Pyssy cracks a nice hook into Christie's ribs.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Christie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pyssy defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Pyssy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
Pyssy looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Pyssy slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyssy misses.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pyssy is looking to score with low kicks.
Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
A nice side step and Pyssy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pyssy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
And Pyssy responds with a good body kick, but Christie manages to step out the way in time.
Pultti Pyssy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyssy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyssy misses.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyssy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
Pyssy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pyssy leaves Christie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pyssy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyssy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
Pyssy lands with a kick to the temple. Christie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Christie with a poor takedown
and Pyssy counters with a right hand to the body.
Pyssy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyssy.
Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pyssy.
Pyssy lands a nice looking body kick.
Pyssy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christie checks it well.
Christie lands a right hook to the body.
Christie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Christie connects with a right hand. Pyssy shakes it off.
Pyssy throws a head kick that misses.
Pyssy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck for Christie with that takedown attempt.
Pyssy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pultti Pyssy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pyssy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pyssy momentarily.
Pyssy tried to score with a low kick but Christie checks it.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Pyssy's head but Pyssy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyssy misses the shot to the body.
Christie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Christie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pyssy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Pyssy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pyssy takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyssy throws a leg kick but Christie moved away.
Christie attempts a counter takedown but Pyssy avoids it well and moves away.
Christie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pyssy swivels and escapes.
Pyssy lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
Christie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pyssy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pyssy cracks Christie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pyssy swats away the attempt to clinch by Christie.
Pyssy throws a leg kick #CL#
and Christie counters by moving into the clinch.
Pyssy digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pyssy.
Pyssy is trying to maintain a safe position but Christie gets an underhook and turns Pyssy into the cage.
Pyssy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pultti Pyssy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Christie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pyssy loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
Christie blocks a low kick nicely.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Pyssy's shoulder, as Pyssy tries to avoid the shot.
Pyssy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christie throws a hook but Pyssy avoids it easily.
Pyssy counters with a body kick.
Christie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pyssy as he jumps to the side.
Christie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pyssy.
Pyssy lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyssy just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Pyssy. #TD#
Christie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pyssy gets back to full guard. #T1#
Pyssy controls Christie momentarily but Christie frees himself.
Christie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pyssy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie working a defensive guard here.
Pyssy wants to control from the top but Christie keeps moving.
Pyssy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
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.
Christie wants to hit a sweep here but Pyssy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Christie there!
Christie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christie wants to control but Pyssy is keeping busy.
Pyssy wants to take a breather but Christie is having none of it.
Christie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pyssy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Pyssy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christie trying to control but Pyssy postures up. #SUB2#
Pyssy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pyssy.
Christie is not content to let Pyssy control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Christie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Pyssy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Christie.
I think Christie 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pultti Pyssy!
After the fight, Pultti Pyssy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Steven Christie spoke after the fight, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#1034 Tam v Gunner
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Jab from Christie.
Christie misses with a straight left.
One tries to clinch there but Christie circles away.
One has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
One feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One is fighting to break Christie's control of his arms but Christie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
Christie has his feet on One's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
One feints and as Christie raises his hands in defense, One changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Christie manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christie has a couple of punches blocked by One.
One is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Christie is defending well.
Christie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. One avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
One changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christie fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Christie has One up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
One has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Christie after a bit of a struggle.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Christie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
One is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Christie sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christie stuffs the takedown.
One shoots for a takedown but Christie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
One looks winded!#TD#
Christie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into One's guard.
Christie cracks One with a solid left hand.
Christie scoring with some ground and pound.
Christie landing with the ground and pound.
Christie stands up over One, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#One is rocked!
Christie 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.
Christie landing some decent shots from guard.
One is still in real trouble! Can Christie finish him?
One is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
One seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Christie pushing down on One's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christie prevents One from improving his position.
Christie is nestled in close to One, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Christie trying to control from half guard but One is working away.
Ground and pound from Christie.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
Christie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Christie lands strikes from half guard.
One has hold of Christie's hands but Christie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Christie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
One wants to control but Christie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Christie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Christie is keen to just control but One is a slippery customer.
Christie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Christie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. One defending well though.
Christie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christie throws a strike but One avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Christie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of One's head.
Christie is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
One can't keep his opponent in guard - Christie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christie scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
One tries to roll over but Christie keeps him under control.
Christie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks One with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Christie lands with a punch from half guard.
One moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
One has his foot on Christie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christie works his way back into a safe position though.
Christie distracts One with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie won't allow One to sweep him here.
Christie works over One with some ground and pound from guard.
Christie postures up in One's guard and throws a big left but One blocks it.
Christie throwing strikes but missing.
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
That's time! Christie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
One doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Christie counters with a huge left! One is in big trouble! He's backing up but Christie isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save One from any more damage. A dominating finish by Christie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
An out of breath Steven Christie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 510: Deane VS Benandonner
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Tyberos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Christie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
ReaperLord Tyberos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tyberos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Christie did well to prevent Tyberos getting side control.
Tyberos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christie's head.
Christie is looking for a sweep. Tyberos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyberos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christie.
Tyberos with a nice head shot there.
Christie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing that Tyberos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tyberos throws a strike but Christie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyberos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christie's guard. #REVR#
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!
Tyberos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christie is keeping the position for now.
Tyberos distracts Christie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tyberos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Christie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A nice left hand lands by Tyberos. #T1#
Christie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyberos misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyberos misses with some punches.
Tyberos lands a body punch.
Christie is pressed up against the cage. Tyberos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Christie down to the mat. Christie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyberos fails with the takedown.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Tyberos moved out of range nicely.
Tyberos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Tyberos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyberos somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ReaperLord Tyberos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyberos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyberos staying out of range there.
Tyberos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christie on the side of the head.#T2#
Tyberos misses with a body shot.
Christie misses with a hook. Tyberos ducked under it nicely.
Tyberos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyberos leaves Christie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyberos lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
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!
Christie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyberos lands with an overhand left.
Christie misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Christie finds it's target.
Tyberos connects with a nice looking jab.
Christie shoots in for a double leg but Tyberos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Tyberos.
Christie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyberos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christie throws the left hand but Tyberos avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Tyberos lands with a nice body punch.
Tyberos ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Tyberos throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie blocks a jab.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie lands with an overhand left.
Tyberos moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyberos.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Tyberos moved out of range.
Christie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Tyberos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Christie's guard.
Tyberos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tyberos advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyberos trying to control from half guard but Christie is working away.
Christie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyberos.
Christie works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Christie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Christie wants to sweep here but Tyberos controlling him for the moment.
Tyberos stands and throws Christie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyberos landing a few strikes.
Christie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Christie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tyberos 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.
Tyberos landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyberos looks up at the clock and then as Christie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tyberos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tyberos throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tyberos lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tyberos lands a nice shot that snaps Christie's head back.
Tyberos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Tyberos.#TD#
Tyberos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tyberos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyberos is trying to control. Christie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyberos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyberos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christie defending well though.
Christie manages to get to full guard.
Christie has control of Tyberos's left arm, preventing Tyberos from doing any damage.
Tyberos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christie seems keen to control Tyberos's posture.
Tyberos preventing the sweep. #T1#
Christie is trying to control the position but Tyberos postures up.
Christie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyberos cracks Christie with a solid left hand.
Tyberos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Christie controlling Tyberos's posture.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyberos throws a big elbow that misses.
Christie controls Tyberos momentarily but Tyberos frees himself.
Tyberos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christie can do to turn this around?
Tyberos trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #T2#
Christie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyberos tries to free his leg and advance position but Christie is retaining full guard.
Tyberos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyberos tries to free his leg and advance position but Christie is retaining full guard.
Tyberos lands a couple of digs.
Tyberos lands a couple of digs.
Tyberos landing with the ground and pound.
Tyberos is looking to work some ground and pound but Christie has wrist control.
Tyberos stopping the sweep attempt from Christie.
Tyberos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Christie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyberos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tyberos throws an elbow that misses. Christie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyberos's guard. Nice move by Christie!#REVB#
Christie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tyberos has momentary wrist control but Christie slips an elbow through the middle.
Christie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyberos has momentary wrist control but Christie slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyberos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tyberos with a nice head shot there.
Christie pulls Tyberos in close to his closed guard and prevents Tyberos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tyberos looking to sit in guard and control but Christie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Christie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christie won't allow Tyberos to sweep him here.
Christie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christie won't allow Tyberos to sweep him here.
Tyberos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christie's guard. #REVR#
Christie controls Tyberos momentarily but Tyberos frees himself.
Christie wants to sweep but no luck.
Christie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyberos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christie is trying to control the position but Tyberos postures up.
Tyberos throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyberos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Christie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyberos avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tyberos misses the shot to the body.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyberos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ReaperLord Tyberos is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyberos ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Tyberos attempts a counter takedown but Christie avoids it well and moves away.
Christie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyberos staying out of range there.
Christie looks for a takedown but Tyberos sprawls well.
Christie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyberos on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos misses with an uppercut.
Tyberos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyberos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyberos was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Tyberos throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.#T1#
Christie walks into a straight right hand from Tyberos.
Christie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyberos avoids it really well and circles away.
ReaperLord Tyberos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Christie.
Christie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyberos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Tyberos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christie shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyberos sprawls well. He's pushed Christie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyberos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christie somewhat.
Tyberos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyberos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Christie gets caught flat footed, as Tyberos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Christie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tyberos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyberos.#TD#
Tyberos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christie's half guard.
Tyberos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyberos winds up and cracks Christie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tyberos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyberos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Christie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Christie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christie preventing the sweep. #T3#
Christie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Christie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tyberos 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.
Tyberos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyberos keeping moving, preventing Christie from controlling successfully.
Christie stopping the sweep attempt from Tyberos.
Steven Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyberos is retaining full guard.
Christie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christie preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ReaperLord Tyberos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christie is working Tyberos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyberos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyberos, not yet. #T4#
Christie connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyberos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Christie has passed into side control.
Tyberos tries to improve position but can't.
Tyberos gets back to half guard.
Christie 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.
Christie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyberos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christie wants to control from the top but Tyberos keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyberos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tyberos preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to ReaperLord Tyberos.
Well Tyberos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ReaperLord Tyberos!
During a confident post fight interview, ReaperLord Tyberos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Steven Christie was interviewed post fight and said 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GC 505: Jomoney VS Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Holl throws a body kick that misses
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
Christie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holl throws a push kick but Christie slaps the foot to one side.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Holl slips the punch.
Holl lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Holl.
Holl misses with the body kick
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Holl.
Holl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holl throws a solid leg kick but Christie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holl.
Holl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Holl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holl blocks a jab.
Holl throws a fast counter high kick but Christie manages to duck under it in time.
Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holl is looking to score with low kicks.
Holl throws out a leg kick but Christie moves out of range and Holl only half commits.
Holl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Holl ducks down to avoid it.
Christie throws a right and a left that Holl avoids nicely.
Holl has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Holl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holl does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie scores with a decent looking hook.
Holl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Christie misses.
Christie darts in looking for a takedown but Holl gets double underhooks and turns Christie into the cage. #BC#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Christie misses.
Holl throws a body kick that misses.
Christie blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Holl, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Holl.
Holl scoring well with a low kick there.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christie checks a leg kick.
Holl walks into a jab.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A low kick from Holl is predictable there #TD#
and Christie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christie. #SU#
Christie decides to stand up.
Christie scores with a jab. Holl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christie.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holl momentarily.
Holl lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Christie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Christie has control of the leg.
Holl moves into full guard.
Holl controlling the position.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SU#
Christie stands up and waves to Holl to follow him.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holl.
Holl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holl throws a leg kick that misses.
Holl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holl throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Christie.
A punch combination from Christie misses.
Holl misses with a body kick.
Holl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holl. Christie shrugs it off though.
Holl with the inside leg kick.
Christie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holl misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Christie counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holl is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Holl is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Holl can't do much from the bottom here.
Christie is working Holl over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holl takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Holl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ground and pound from Christie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holl tries to bench press Christie off him but Christie keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Christie working the head with strikes.
Holl controls the position for a moment.
Christie landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Christie lands with a good body shot.
Holl misses with a head kick.
Christie blocks a head kick by Holl.
Flo Holl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie throws a head kick but Holl moves out of range.
Holl misses with a low kick as Christie jumps back.
Holl throws a leg kick but Christie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christie feinted with a counter takedown.
Holl moves away from the strike by Christie.
Holl throws a fast counter high kick but Christie manages to duck under it in time.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Holl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holl.
Holl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christie checks the leg kick.
Christie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Holl misses with a kick to the body
and Christie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Holl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holl replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Christie blocks it well.
Holl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holl cracks Christie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Holl's head but Holl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Christie off balance momentarily.
Holl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie checks a leg kick.
Holl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christie.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christie.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Holl tries to land a front kick but Christie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holl throws a head kick but Christie moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Christie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holl looks to land a body kick but Christie moved away.
Christie is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Christie lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holl throws a low kick but Christie avoids it.
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Christie off balance momentarily.
Holl connects with a solid leg kick.
Holl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holl momentarily.
Holl cracks Christie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holl looks to land a body kick but Christie moved away.
Holl lands a front kick.
Christie scores with a body shot.
Holl is looking to land body kicks.
Holl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holl tries to work over Christie's front leg with a kick but Christie checks it.
Holl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Holl counters with a body kick that stops Christie in his tracks momentarily.
Christie checks a leg kick.
Christie has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Christie shoots in for a double leg but Holl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Holl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holl tries to land a front kick but Christie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Christie blocks the leg kick.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Holl was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holl moves away from the strike by Christie.
Holl pushes Christie away with a front kick.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holl.
Holl on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holl lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
Christie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christie misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holl. #T4#
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!
Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holl was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Holl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie avoids the head kick by Holl.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holl is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Holl throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Christie misses.
Holl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christie moves out of range of the body kick from Holl.
Holl lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Christie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holl scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie avoids the head kick by Holl.
Christie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holl moves to clinch but Christie breaks away
and Christie counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Holl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Holl counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christie misses with a few strikes there.
Christie throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Christie scores with a jab.
Holl throws a head kick that Christie semi-blocks.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Christie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holl to the mat! Holl manages to get full guard.
Holl controlling Christie's posture.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Christie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holl controlling the position.
Christie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christie is one step ahead there. #T1#
Holl keeps trying to improve his position.
Holl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holl wants to sweep here but Christie controlling him for the moment.
Holl controls Christie momentarily but Christie frees himself.
Holl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holl is trying to control the position but Christie postures up.
Holl lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Christie being controlled here, momentarily.
Christie is pulling down on Holl's head to control his posture. #T2#
Holl trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holl might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Christie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holl is one step ahead there. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christie is on top in guard. #REVR#
Holl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christie is one step ahead there.
Holl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christie landing with the ground and pound.
Holl 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.
Christie throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Christie with a nice head shot there.
Christie won't allow Holl to sweep him here.
Christie postures up and lands a big shot to Holl's brow.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Holl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christie won't allow Holl to sweep him here.
Holl controls Christie momentarily but Christie frees himself.
Christie postures up in Holl's guard and throws a big left but Holl blocks it.
Holl trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christie is in close to Holl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christie 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
After winning the bout, Steven Christie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 500: King VS Ebert
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Christie looking to score a takedown here. Tyberos is defending well but Christie drives through and ends up in Tyberos's guard.
Christie throws an elbow that misses. Tyberos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christie's guard. Nice move by Tyberos!#REVR#
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyberos is controlling him.
Christie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyberos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyberos lands a couple of elbows.
Tyberos 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.
Tyberos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyberos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyberos with a nice head shot there.
Christie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyberos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christie is keeping the position for now.
Christie wants to sweep here but Tyberos controlling him for the moment.
Christie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyberos. #T1#
Christie keeping full guard, as Tyberos tries to pass.
Tyberos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyberos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyberos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Christie keeping full guard, as Tyberos tries to pass.
Christie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyberos landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing that Tyberos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tyberos won't allow Christie to sweep him here. #T2#
Tyberos cracks Christie with a solid left hand.
Tyberos looking to sit in guard and control but Christie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Christie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christie scoring with some ground and pound.
Tyberos keeping moving, preventing Christie from controlling successfully.
Christie lands a couple of digs.
Christie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyberos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tyberos trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyberos distracts Christie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Tyberos trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyberos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyberos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyberos is pushing down on Christie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christie is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyberos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyberos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyberos 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.
Tyberos throwing shots but Christie is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Tyberos.
Christie gets back to full guard.
Tyberos throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyberos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Christie wants to control but Tyberos postures up.#T4#
Tyberos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tyberos tries to score with some ground and pound. Christie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Christie tries to improve position but can't.
Tyberos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tyberos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Christie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Christie is trying to improve his position.
Tyberos working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tyberos connects with a decent elbow.
Tyberos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tyberos is putting a hurting on Christie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Christie gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tyberos scores with a jab to the head.
Christie staying out of range there.
Christie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Tyberos is out of range.
Tyberos punishes Christie's body with a nice straight punch.
Christie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Christie duly obliges.
ReaperLord Tyberos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tyberos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Christie on his heels. He'll look to pass Christie's guard now, I'm sure.
ReaperLord Tyberos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyberos is looking to work some ground and pound but Christie has wrist control.
Tyberos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christie can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyberos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyberos throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyberos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyberos stops Christie from standing up.
Tyberos with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Tyberos passes into half guard.
Tyberos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tyberos throwing shots but Christie is blocking nicely.
Tyberos working Christie over with strikes.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Christie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyberos.
Tyberos is nestled in close to Christie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyberos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christie gets full guard.
Christie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Christie throwing strikes from guard but Tyberos blocks nicely.
Christie passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T2#
Christie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyberos is trying to get back to full guard.
Christie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tyberos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tyberos has hold of Christie's hands but Christie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Christie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tyberos striking from half guard on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Christie working his ground and pound in the gym.
Christie working Tyberos over with strikes.
Tyberos moves into full guard. #T3#
Tyberos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christie won't allow Tyberos to sweep him here.
Christie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christie passes Tyberos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Christie is keen to just control but Tyberos is a slippery customer.
Tyberos is looking for a sweep. Christie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyberos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyberos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Christie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Tyberos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Christie is looking to control Tyberos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christie avoid being mounted?
Christie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tyberos is staying active.
Tyberos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Christie is controlling Tyberos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tyberos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyberos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyberos.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Christie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that ReaperLord Tyberos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tyberos throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyberos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyberos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christie tests Tyberos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Christie shoots and misses
letting Tyberos counter with a right hand.
Christie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyberos throws out the jab.
Tyberos misses with a lunging right hand
and Christie counters with a two punch combo.
Christie misses with a looping right.#TD#
Tyberos drives through with a takedown into Christie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Christie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Tyberos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie staying out of range there.
Christie slips a jab from Tyberos.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyberos.#T1#
Tyberos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyberos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyberos throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Tyberos does it's job there.
Christie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyberos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyberos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christie to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyberos throws a shot to the body.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Tyberos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyberos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyberos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyberos looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyberos connects with a right hand. Christie shakes it off.
Tyberos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyberos scores with a decent looking hook.
Christie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Tyberos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christie avoids it really well and circles away.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Tyberos.
Nice jab there from Tyberos. #TD#
Tyberos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyberos showed some decent athleticism there.
Christie is trying to stand back up but Tyberos is controlling him
Christie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyberos is working away from the top position though.
Tyberos stops Christie from getting back to his feet.
Christie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Tyberos tries to pass to full mount but Christie defends it.
Ground and pound from Tyberos.
Christie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyberos is working away from the top position though.
Steven Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyberos thows a huge punch but Christie dodges it nicely.
Tyberos is thwarting Christie's attempts to control the position.
Tyberos lands with a punch from half guard.
Tyberos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyberos working over Christie with some ground and pound. Christie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Tyberos stops Christie from getting back to his feet.
Tyberos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christie is trying to maintain the position but Tyberos is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyberos drops an elbow to the side of Christie's head.
Christie tries to get to full guard but Tyberos has control of the leg.
Tyberos lands with a punch from half guard.
Tyberos prevents Christie from standing back up.
Tyberos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Christie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyberos thows a huge punch but Christie dodges it nicely.
Tyberos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyberos slips a nice elbow through Christie's hands, connecting with Christie's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
ReaperLord Tyberos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyberos, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ReaperLord Tyberos!
After winning the bout, ReaperLord Tyberos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GC 490: Morino VS Sailcirc
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Christie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Christie drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christie's knee momentarily.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christie with a poor takedown
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christie.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Christie avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Christie circles away.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Christie cracks Takahashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws a body kick that misses
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Takahashi lands a nice hook to Christie's body. Christie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Takahashi has managed to clinch.
A short right from Takahashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Takahashi keeps him there for the moment.
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi cracks Christie with a nice body shot.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christie's efforts to push away.
Christie can't break the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi works on Christie's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Christie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Takahashi drives through and clinches with Christie against the cage.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christie is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Takahashi.
Takahashi stalling.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christie's elbow. #T4#
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Christie avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Christie avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage. #BC#
Christie breaks the clinch.
Christie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christie has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Takahashi.
Christie thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it #TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Christie throws Takahashi to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Takahashi has closed the distance and engaged Christie in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Christie blocks it.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with an inside leg kick.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Takahashi defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Takahashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheers as Takahashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christie doesn't seem phased though.
Takahashi tries to clinch
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Christie misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Christie.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie lands with a hook. Takahashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Christie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Genkei Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Christie.#TD#
Christie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahashi!#SU#
Christie stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Christie's shoulder, as Christie tries to avoid the shot.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie connects with the punch.
Christie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi jabs Christie right on the nose. Christie blinks but takes it well.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.#T2#
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takahashi is looking to clinch.
Takahashi tests Christie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christie has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Takahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
Christie checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Christie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takahashi sprawls and moves away.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Christie checks it.
Christie throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Christie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Christie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takahashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takahashi regains half guard.
Takahashi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christie working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Takahashi is rocked!#T4#
Takahashi trying to control but Christie postures up.
Takahashi is still in real trouble! Can Christie finish him?
Christie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
Takahashi trying to hold on to Christie's head to control him but Christie postures up. #SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Christie has control of the leg.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Christie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Christie throwing shots but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
Takahashi wants to control but Christie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takahashi gets full guard.
Christie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Christie saw that one coming.
Takahashi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takahashi defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Christie's leg. Christie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christie swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
Christie misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Christie takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Takahashi has managed to clinch.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christie blocks an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Christie breaks the clinch.
Christie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Christie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Christie off the cage and back into range.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christie at a distance.
Takahashi clobbers Christie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christie at a distance. #CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and pushes Christie back into the cage.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Christie's head.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christie is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christie blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Christie controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi misses with some punches. #BC#
Christie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christie is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Christie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Christie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Takahashi throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christie blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi gets through Christie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Christie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Christie backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takahashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
A very excited looking Genkei Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#995 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christie.#TD2#
Riminal feints and as Christie raises his hands in defense, Riminal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riminal passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Riminal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christie sees it coming and defends easily.
Christie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riminal passes to full mount!
Christie is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riminal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Christie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Christie! #SUB2#
Riminal has his feet on Christie's thighs here. He's pushed Christie off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Christie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
After winning the bout, Ser Bian Warc Riminal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#991 Joosep v Azor
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Christie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie misses with a body punch
enabling Dismantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Christie dives in and grabs Dismantle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dismantle pushes down on Christie's head and hops out.
Dismantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Christie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christie swings for the body but Dismantle moves out of range.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dismantle counters with a straight right hand.
Dismantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Dismantle moves into the clinch successfully.
Christie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Christie blocks it.
Christie prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle lands with a right to the head.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Dismantle lands with a right to the head.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike.
Christie is trying to break free.
Dismantle has Christie pressed against the cage, preventing Christie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Christie avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Christie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dismantle. #BC2#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Dismantle catches Christie right on the button with a cross.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dismantle pinned against the cage. Dismantle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christie misses with a kick to the body
and Dismantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Dismantle.#T2#
Dismantle lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
Christie flicks out a counter leg kick but Dismantle steps away.
Dismantle blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Christie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dismantle!
An elbow from Christie crashes against the mat.
Dismantle taking a bit of punishment here - Christie scoring with strikes.
Christie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dismantle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Christie.
Christie is trying to ground and pound but Dismantle uses the momentary lack of control by Christie to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Christie thows a huge punch but Dismantle dodges it nicely.
Dismantle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christie.
Christie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Christie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christie slips a nice elbow through Dismantle's hands, connecting with Dismantle's forehead.
Christie is thwarting Dismantle's attempts to control the position.
Dismantle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christie.
Christie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dismantle tries to hold on but Christie pushes him away. #T4#
Christie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dismantle wants to control but Christie is having none of it.
Dismantle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Christie.
Christie misses with a head shot.
Dismantle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Christie.
Christie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Christie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Christie breaks from Dismantle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Christie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Christie looking to ground and pound but Dismantle is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dismantle. #CL#
Dismantle closes the distance and clinches.
Christie is trying to push Dismantle away but Dismantle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christie prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Christie manages to break the clinch.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dismantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dismantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dismantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Christie misses.
Dismantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dismantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Christie misses with a straight right.
Christie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
A shot to the body from Christie misses
letting Dismantle counter with a right hand.
Dismantle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good standup being displayed there by Dismantle as he connects with a hook.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Dismantle slips the punch.
Christie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.
Christie throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Christie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Dismantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christie throws a push kick but Dismantle slaps the foot to one side.
Christie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws the left hand but Christie avoids the punch easily.
Christie moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
Christie throws the left hand but Dismantle avoids the punch easily.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dismantle moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Dismantle slips the punch.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dismantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christie scrambles back to his feet.
Christie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dismantle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dismantle checks it well.
Christie staying out of range there.
Christie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christie throws a lazy body kick
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dismantle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dismantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Dismantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christie can do to turn this around?
Christie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dismantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dismantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Dismantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Christie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dismantle swivels and escapes.
Christie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christie. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Dismantle there.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Christie misses with an uppercut
and Dismantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christie shoots and misses
and Dismantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Christie.
Christie throws a lazy head kick
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle connects with an inside leg kick.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Dismantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dismantle tries to clinch up but Christie circles away and keeps his distance.
Dismantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dismantle with a jab.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Dismantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dismantle scores with a leg kick.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Dismantle leaves Christie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christie is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Dismantle.
Dismantle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Christie back to the cage. Dismantle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Christie throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
It looked like Dismantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Dismantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie moves forwards but Dismantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dismantle lands a slapping body shot.
Dismantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Dismantle lands a body shot.
Christie throws a body kick that misses.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie needs to keep his hands up - Dismantle had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Christie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Dismantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dismantle misses with a left hand
and Christie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dismantle throws a hook but Christie blocks it.
Christie throws out a counter right but Dismantle avoids it with no problem.
Christie misses with a body punch
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Christie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christie looks for a takedown but Dismantle sprawls well.
Dismantle quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Christie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dismantle tries to avoid it but Christie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dismantle to the ground. Dismantle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dismantle slips a straight right by Christie.
Christie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dismantle thuds a left hand into Christie's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dismantle finds it's way round the side to connect with Christie's head.
Dismantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Dismantle. #T1#
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dismantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dismantle scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick from Dismantle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie misses with a looping left.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dismantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Christie manages to avoid it.
Dismantle connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Christie tries to keep at a distance but Dismantle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dismantle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steven Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Christie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christie works Dismantle's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dismantle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dismantle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christie on the side of the head.
Christie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Christie.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie misses with a takedown attempt - Dismantle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Christie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dismantle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dismantle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dismantle with a nice cross.
Christie misses with a jab to the body
and Dismantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dismantle connects with a jab.#T3#
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christie throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Christie manages to avoid it.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Christie throws a head kick but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle scoring well with a low kick there.
Dismantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Christie should have avoided that one.
Dismantle connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dismantle, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dismantle.
A lazy left from Dismantle finds it's target.
Christie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Christie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dismantle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle scores with a hook.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.#T4#
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Dismantle tries to clinch up but Christie circles away and keeps his distance.
Christie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dismantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dismantle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christie misses with a kick to the body.
Christie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dismantle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dismantle rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Dismantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Dismantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dismantle, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dismantle!
After winning the bout, Mickey Dismantle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#987 Aurelius v Rectal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
One shoots in for a takedown but Christie shows good takedown defense.
One fails to land the takedown.
One has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christie is fending him off so far but One persists. Nope, Christie circles away and we're back to standing.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Christie there.#TD#
Christie gets caught flat footed, as One shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
One missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christie's head.#SUB#
One has gone for a leg lock! Christie slips out almost immediately though and dives into One's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
One has his feet on Christie's thighs here. He's pushed Christie off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Christie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). New Breed One!
New Breed One thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#983 Augustus v Ainsworth
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
O Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie goes for a double leg but O Malley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Malley continues to drive forward.
O Malley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christie's hands.
O Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Christie.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley misses the jab.
O Malley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christie.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
Christie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Christie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christie drops an elbow to the side of O Malley's head.
O Malley taking some punishment here, with Christie in his half guard.
O Malley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christie.
Christie throwing shots but O Malley is blocking nicely. #T1#
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Christie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christie wants to advance to full mount but O Malley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but O Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Malley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christie throwing strikes from guard but O Malley blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Christie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Christie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
O Malley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christie at a distance. #T2#
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Malley at a distance.
Christie tries to land a front kick but O Malley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christie swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
Christie lands with a shot to the body.
Christie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
O Malley scores with a jab to the head.
O Malley lands with a kick to the temple. Christie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Malley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Christie misses with a body shot.
O Malley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
O Malley blocks a head kick by Christie.
Christie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shane O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on O Malley's shoulder, as O Malley tries to avoid the shot.
O Malley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christie.
O Malley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christie is out of range.
Christie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
O Malley moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Malley!
Christie shoots in but no luck this time.
Shane O Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Christie.
O Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christie slips a jab from O Malley.
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Christie throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
O Malley swinging wildly here.
Christie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Christie avoids the head kick by O Malley. #T4#
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christie walks into a jab.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
Christie swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
O Malley misses with a hook.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Christie misses with a head kick.
O Malley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Christie seems unphased.
Christie misses with a body shot.
O Malley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christie shoots for a takedown but O Malley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Malley is able to avoid easily.
A low kick lands for O Malley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Malley wants it to stay on the feet.
O Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Christie misses.
O Malley digs a good body shot into Christie's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane O Malley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Christie shoots in but O Malley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christie scores with a hook.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
As Christie tries to get set, O Malley tries to push him back and clinch up but Christie manages to avoid the attempt.
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Malley.
Shane O Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
O Malley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christie is out of range and O Malley settles back down.
O Malley misses with a hook
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Christie lands.
O Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie cracks a nice hook into O Malley's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Malley checks a leg kick.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
O Malley has managed to clinch. #T1#
O Malley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christie avoids a wild elbow strike from O Malley.
O Malley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christie's elbow.
O Malley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Christie takes an elbow to the temple.
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Malley has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that O Malley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Malley.
Christie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by O Malley.
Christie blocks an elbow strike.
Christie blocks an elbow strike from O Malley. #T2#
O Malley lands with a left to the head.
O Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christie can do to turn this around?#BC#
O Malley breaks from the clinch.
Christie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Malley rather than just go for the knockout.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Christie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christie throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
O Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Christie throws a head kick that misses.
Christie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christie darts in looking for a takedown but O Malley gets double underhooks and turns Christie into the cage.
That kick from O Malley tenderised Christie's leg. Christie is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Christie staying out of range there.
Christie punishes O Malley's body with a nice straight punch.
Christie dives in for a single leg takedown but O Malley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shane O Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Christie.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Malley. That's going to slow Christie down.
Christie slips a straight right by O Malley.
O Malley misses with a hook.#T3#
Christie misses the shot to the body.
It looked like O Malley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Christie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Malley as he avoids it easily.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie tried to score with a low kick but O Malley checks it.
Christie cracks O Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by O Malley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Malley.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
Christie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Malley defends well and Christie ends up having to push O Malley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Christie is breathing heavily.
O Malley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Malley is looking to slow Christie down with leg kicks.
O Malley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christie's head backwards.
Christie stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Malley tried to counter with a leg kick but Christie avoided it.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Christie moves out of range easily.
Christie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Malley with a body shot.
Christie misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Christie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christie checks the leg kick.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
O Malley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Malley tries to avoid it but Christie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Malley to the ground. O Malley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christie blocks a leg kick.
O Malley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Malley throws a shot to the body.
Christie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Malley jabs at Christie's body.
Christie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Malley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
O Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane O Malley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Malley lands the left hand.
Christie checks a low kick from O Malley.
A nice side step and Christie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christie scores with a hook to the body. O Malley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Malley throws a good cross that connects.
O Malley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christie.
Christie misses with a head kick.
O Malley scores with a punch to the head.
O Malley slips under a jab from Christie.
Christie lands with a good body shot.
Christie misses the jab.#TD2#
Christie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging O Malley to the ground. Christie is now in O Malley's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Malley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
O Malley looking to control.
Christie works over O Malley with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christie is looking to work some ground and pound but O Malley has wrist control.#SUB#
O Malley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christie pushes down on O Malley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O Malley taking some punishment here, with Christie in his half guard.
Christie is nestled in close to O Malley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Malley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christie trying to control from half guard but O Malley is working away.
Steven Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
O Malley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Malley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christie scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley is trying to get back to full guard.
Christie working O Malley over with strikes.
Christie trying to control from half guard but O Malley is working away.
Christie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie throws a jab when O Malley was well out of range.
Crunch! Christie slams his shin into O Malley's torso.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Christie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Malley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Malley moves away.
O Malley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley tries to clinch up but Christie circles away and keeps his distance.
O Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Christie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Malley.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
O Malley throwing a counter right hand but Christie manages to avoid it.
O Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by O Malley.
A jab from O Malley finds it's way through Christie's defenses.
O Malley lands with a straight right. Christie didn't see that one coming.
Christie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Malley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christie looks to land a right hand but O Malley moved out of range.
O Malley is looking for a counter combo.
Christie throws a head kick but O Malley moves out of range.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
O Malley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Christie's head back.
Shane O Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Christie.#TD2#
O Malley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

O Malley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Christie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Christie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from O Malley.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Christie.
I think O Malley 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane O Malley!
A victorious Shane O Malley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#980 Akechi v Yamcha
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Alzate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christie tests Alzate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alzate walks into a straight right hand from Christie.#TD#
Alzate gets caught flat footed, as Christie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alzate is on top in guard. #REVB#
Christie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alzate controls the pace.
Alzate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alzate wants to control from the top but Christie keeps moving. #ES#
Christie manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Christie down.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Alzate.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Christie takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Christie takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Christie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Alzate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
Christie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzate.
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Alzate counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie looks for the body kick but Alzate saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alzate lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Christie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alzate scores with a nice right hand.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie is looking to wear down Alzate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alzate lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Christie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alzate missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
Christie misses with a jab to the body
and Alzate counters with a stiff right hand.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Alzate. That snapped Christie's head back.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Alzate throws out a counter right but Christie avoids it with no problem.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Christie.
Alzate looks for the body kick but Christie saw that one coming.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Christie's front leg but catches the back leg as Christie tries to avoid it.
Christie throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
Alzate now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alzate misses with a wild body shot.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzate.
Alzate missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Christie throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alzate! But no joy.
Alzate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Christie slips a jab from Alzate.
Christie checks the leg kick.
Christie has a takedown stuffed.
Christie slips a straight right by Alzate.
Alzate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christie feinted with a counter takedown.
Alzate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
Christie has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Alzate.
Alzate throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Christie moves out of range as Alzate strikes.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Alzate counters with a good low kick that Christie was not able to check.
Christie slips under a jab.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzate.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzate.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Alzate.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Alzate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christie is out of range.
Alzate misses with a hook.
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!
Christie walks into a stiff left hand from Alzate.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie misses with a shot to the body
and Alzate counters with a stiff right hand.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Alzate tries a quick counter leg kick but Christie is wise to it.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Christie's front leg but catches the back leg as Christie tries to avoid it.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alzate connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Christie misses.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie with a hook.
Christie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Alzate throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Alzate misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Christie misses
and Alzate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzate scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Alzate does it's job there.
Christie slips under a jab from Alzate.
Niko Alzate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzate.
Alzate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christie blocks a leg kick.
Christie misses with a hook. Alzate ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christie is defended easily by Alzate.#T1#
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Alzate lands a leg kick that knocks Christie off balance momentarily.
Alzate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christie dives in for a single leg takedown but Alzate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alzate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alzate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Alzate digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Alzate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alzate lands a nice looking body shot.
Alzate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christie. That did some damage!
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie thuds a left hand into Alzate's body.
Alzate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alzate walks into a left hand.
Christie punishes Alzate's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie throws a sloppy body shot
and Alzate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Christie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christie tries to move into range but Alzate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
Alzate blocks a jab.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Christie.
Alzate thumps Christie with a low kick.
Christie swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Alzate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christie's hands.
Christie swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christie to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Alzate misses.
Alzate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie connects with a body shot that sends Alzate's belly button to the back.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alzate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alzate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Christie down.
Alzate moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Alzate's head.
Christie defending well as Alzate loads up on a big left hand.
Alzate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christie under the eye.
Alzate connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Christie down.
A big right from Christie misses.
Alzate is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christie with a body shot.
Alzate lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
Christie misses with a hook. Alzate ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Alzate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christie under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Christie. Beautiful body shot.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
Donk. Christie catches Alzate right on the button with a cross.
Alzate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Alzate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Alzate is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christie with a body shot.
Alzate looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Alzate.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
Alzate misses with a straight left.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie moves out of range of the leg kick from Alzate.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate with a nice calf kick.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Christie.
Alzate feints and then cracks Christie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christie down.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Christie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Alzate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Christie throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Alzate. Beautiful body shot.
Christie throws a hook but Alzate avoids it easily.
Alzate looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alzate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alzate throws out a loose jab but Christie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzate. That one must have hurt.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Christie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alzate misses the jab.
A big right from Alzate misses.
Alzate takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alzate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Christie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzate can pounce on him.
Christie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alzate throws a leg kick
and Christie counters with a good, hard body kick but Alzate shrugs it off.
Alzate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzate now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alzate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christie takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Christie lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Alzate only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alzate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Alzate gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Christie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie won't allow Alzate to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steven Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alzate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzate trying to keep a closed guard but Christie is proving a slippery customer.
Christie prevents Alzate from getting back to his feet.
Christie is pushing down on Alzate's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alzate is fighting to maintain full guard but Christie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alzate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christie is working away from the top position though.
Christie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alzate's head.
Christie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alzate moves into full guard. #T3#
Christie won't allow Alzate to sweep him here.
Alzate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alzate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Christie is trying to stand up here but Alzate is controlling him well.
Alzate is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alzate is just content to waste time from the top position. Christie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Alzate wants to pass the guard but Christie is keeping the position.
Alzate trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alzate is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alzate winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!
Our winner, Niko Alzate, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Steven Christie was interviewed post fight and said 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#976 Akechi v Logan
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gozen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Christie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gozen throws a chopping leg kick but Christie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Gozen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie connects with a body shot.
Gozen throws a leg kick but Christie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gozen can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie checks the leg kick.
Gozen misses with a looping right.
Christie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
Christie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gozen counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Gozen.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Gozen.
Gozen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gozen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Christie swinging wildly here.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Gozen manages to avoid it.
Gozen throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
Gozen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
Gozen connects with a crisp jab.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Gozen throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Christie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Christie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gozen defending well though.
Gozen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gozen.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie with a nice head shot there.
Gozen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gozen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gozen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christie is looking to work some ground and pound but Gozen has wrist control.
Christie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gozen is pulling down on Christie's head to control his posture.
Christie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gozen's head.
Christie with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Christie wants to pass the guard but Gozen is keeping the position.
Christie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Gozen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Christie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Christie blocking some punches.
Gozen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christie or not.
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Gozen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Christie controls his hands. #BC#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Christie lands.
Gozen moves away from the strike by Christie.
Gozen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie misses with a straight right. #T4#
Christie looks to land a left hand but Gozen moved out of range nicely.
Gozen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gozen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gozen's hands.
Gozen ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gozen moves away.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomoe Gozen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gozen with the inside leg kick.
Christie lunges at Gozen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gozen's hand.
Christie slips a straight right by Gozen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Christie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gozen lands a jab.
Gozen misses with a straight left.
Gozen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie misses with the combination.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie misses with a hook
and Gozen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Gozen.
Christie misses with a body punch
and Gozen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Christie misses
and Gozen counters with a straight right hand.
Gozen moves away from the strike by Christie.
Gozen tries a quick counter leg kick but Christie is wise to it.
Christie misses with a double jab.
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!
Gozen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Christie's shoulder, as Christie tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen cracks Christie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Gozen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
A big left from Gozen misses.
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gozen.
Gozen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gozen looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
Christie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gozen in his tracks.
Christie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christie with a poor takedown
enabling Gozen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Christie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gozen throws a big shot that misses.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen throws out a counter right but Christie avoids it with no problem.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Christie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Christie with the ground and pound but Gozen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Christie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christie throws a big elbow that misses.
Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gozen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gozen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gozen keeping moving, preventing Christie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie is really struggling to control Gozen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Christie stops Gozen from standing up.
Gozen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Christie. Those never looked like landing.
Gozen throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
Christie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gozen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gozen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gozen.
Christie scores with a jab. Gozen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gozen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gozen swivels and escapes.
Christie with a poor takedown
and Gozen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Gozen.
Gozen looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Gozen scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Christie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gozen.
Christie misses with a combination
and Gozen counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Gozen misses.
Gozen throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozen throws out the jab.
A big left from Christie misses.
Gozen's corner calls for a 1-2. Gozen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steven Christie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gozen takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gozen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christie's knee momentarily.
Christie moves out of range of the strikes.
Christie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Christie throws a hook but Gozen avoids it easily.
Christie throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Christie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gozen looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Gozen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Gozen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie connects with the punch.
Gozen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christie.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gozen misses the target.
Gozen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gozen throws a leg kick which misses Christie's front leg but catches the back leg as Christie tries to avoid it.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gozen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christie slips a straight right by Gozen.
Gozen scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Gozen moved out of range.
A jab from Christie does it's job there.
Gozen connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Gozen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gozen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gozen moves out of range of the leg kick from Christie.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
A left lands for Christie.
Christie slips under a jab from Gozen.
Some bone on bone action there as Christie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the liver by Gozen. Beautiful body shot.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gozen moves away.
Gozen throws a leg kick
and Christie counters with a straight right hand.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gozen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gozen misses with a jab to the body
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie throws a right hand that Gozen ducks under and follows up with a left that Gozen also avoids with ease.
Gozen with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
A jab from Gozen misses. #T2#
Christie lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws a hook but Gozen avoids it easily.
Gozen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gozen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Gozen.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. Gozen moves away and avoids it.
Gozen moves forwards but Christie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christie lands a really nice looking cross but Gozen seems unphased.
Gozen with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christie checks a leg kick.
Christie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christie with a nice cross.
Gozen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gozen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gozen finds it's way round the side to connect with Christie's head.
A jab from Christie does it's job there.
Gozen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Christie, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Christie scores with a nice strike.
Christie defending well as Gozen loads up on a big left hand.
Christie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Gozen's head back.
Gozen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christie checks a low kick from Gozen.
Christie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christie walks into a jab.
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gozen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christie. That did some damage!#TD#
Christie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gozen is trying to escape back to his feet but Christie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Christie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gozen to see if he's OK.#T4#
Christie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gozen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Christie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gozen defending well though.
Gozen is looking to escape.
Christie throws a strike but Gozen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Christie throwing strikes from guard but Gozen blocks nicely.
Gozen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie is working Gozen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gozen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Christie.
I think Christie 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!
Tomoe Gozen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortay.
Christie moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fortay.
Christie throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
Fortay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fortay throws a solid leg kick but Christie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fortay.
Christie throws a counter combo.
Fortay looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
Christie feints a counter leg kick.
Fortay lands with a right hand.
Fortay shoots and misses
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortay misses with a straight right.
Fortay ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Fortay misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Christie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christie lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Fortay lands a right hook to the body.
Christie lands a nice shot that snaps Fortay's head back.
Fortay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortay.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
A jab from Fortay finds it's way through Christie's defenses.
Christie throws a right hand that Fortay ducks under and follows up with a left that Fortay also avoids with ease.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Fortay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortay moves out of range as Christie strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Christie responds with a good body kick, but Fortay manages to step out the way in time.
Christie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fortay scores with a nice strike.
Fortay misses with a lunging right hand
and Christie counters with a series of strikes. Fortay will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Christie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fortay back to the cage. Christie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Tree Fortay has been cut.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay blocks a head kick by Christie.
Fortay scores with a jab. Christie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fortay throwing a counter right hand but Christie manages to avoid it.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christie at a distance.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
Fortay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christie to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Christie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fortay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Christie is in Fortay's guard.
Fortay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christie landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Christie preventing the sweep.
Christie looking to sit in guard and control but Fortay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fortay passes into half guard. #SUB#
Fortay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fortay trying to mount his opponent but Christie defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie is trying to stand up here but Fortay is controlling him well. #T4#
Christie won't allow Fortay to pass to mount.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Fortay is keen to just control but Christie is a slippery customer.
Fortay stalling away here and it's allowed Christie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fortay trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Fortay's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tree Fortay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fortay misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
Fortay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortay takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Christie lands a leg kick that knocks Fortay off balance momentarily.
Fortay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christie leaves Fortay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christie throws a head kick but Fortay moves out of range.
Christie slips a jab and a cross from Fortay.
Christie dips to his left and cracks Fortay with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortay throws out a powerful jab.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Fortay tests Christie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay connects with a body shot.
Fortay throws a nice looking combination but Christie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Fortay slips the punch.
Fortay scores with a hook to the body. Christie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie throws a low kick but Fortay avoids it.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christie connects with the punch.
Fortay shoots in for a double leg but Christie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Fortay misses its intended target.
Fortay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Christie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Christie defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Fortay's shoulder, as Fortay tries to avoid the shot.
Fortay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fortay throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Christie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Fortay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Christie tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortay looks to land a combination but Christie avoids it well.
Fortay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Fortay's shoulder, as Fortay tries to avoid the shot.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Christie throws a head kick but Fortay moves out of range.
Christie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Christie moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Christie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christie swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay connects with a nice looking jab.
Fortay blocks the body kick.
Christie walks into a straight right hand from Fortay.
Fortay is looking to land body kicks.
Fortay tries to bum rush Christie with a series of wild strikes but Christie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tree Fortay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4##TD2#
Christie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie is working Fortay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Fortay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fortay's head.
Christie cracks Fortay with a solid left hand.
Christie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortay 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.
Steven Christie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christie is in close to Fortay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Christie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tree Fortay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortay sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Christie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fortay!#SU2#
Christie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Christie swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Fortay slips the punch.
Christie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fortay counters with a good low kick that Christie was not able to check.
Christie digs a good hook to Fortay's body.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie throws a head kick but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Fortay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Fortay counters with a straight right hand.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
Christie slips under a jab from Fortay.
Christie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortay lands a nice hook to Christie's body. Christie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christie moves away from the strike by Fortay.
Fortay feints and then cracks Christie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christie down.
Christie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortay swings for the body but Christie moves out of range.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
Christie blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christie's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Christie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Sloppy strikes from Christie. Those never looked like landing.
Christie slips a straight right by Fortay.
Fortay lands with an uppercut that bounces Christie off the cage and back into range.
Christie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Christie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Christie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fortay is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Christie cracks Fortay with a big right hand but Fortay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Christie working the body and head with strikes.
Christie grinds an elbow into Fortay's temple.
Christie cracks Fortay with a big elbow.
Fortay wants to control but Christie postures up.
Christie is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortay is looking to regain half guard here but Christie keeps moving and retains side control.
Fortay is not content to let Christie control the position.
Fortay is looking for a sweep.
Tree Fortay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Christie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Christie lands a nice forearm strike.
Fortay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Christie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fortay!
Christie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortay is looking to escape.
Christie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Christie content just to control the position here.
Christie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortay is looking to escape.
Fortay really wants to buck Christie off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
A very excited looking Steven Christie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#968 Joosep v Song
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Christie lands with a right hand.
We've been informed that Whiplash has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiplash.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whiplash counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Whiplash gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Whiplash throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Whiplash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whiplash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Christie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christie prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whiplash.
Christie is trying to break free.
Whiplash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christie blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whiplash has him pressed against the cage.
Whiplash is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Christie is defending well.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whiplash working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Whiplash scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whiplash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whiplash is trying to drag Christie to the mat but Christie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snappy Whiplash.
Whiplash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whiplash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiplash misses with some punches.
Christie blocks a body shot from Whiplash. #T2#
Nice body punch from Whiplash.
Whiplash presses Christie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whiplash is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Whiplash has a couple of punches blocked by Christie.
Whiplash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whiplash misses with some punches.
Whiplash wants to take the fight to the mat but Christie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Whiplash misses with some punches.
Christie wants to get back to striking at distance but Whiplash won't allow it.
Christie prevents a body shot from Whiplash. #BC#
Christie manages to break the clinch.
Whiplash shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiplash throws a head kick that Christie semi-blocks.
Whiplash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Whiplash moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Whiplash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whiplash throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
Christie misses the jab.
A solid body kick from Whiplash.
Nice shot lands for Whiplash.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Whiplash.
Whiplash misses the jab.
Christie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whiplash sprawls and moves away.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Whiplash ducks down to avoid it.
Snappy Whiplash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whiplash jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christie shoots in but no luck this time.
Whiplash throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiplash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Whiplash. Beautiful body shot.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie lands a slapping body shot.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
Whiplash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Whiplash avoids the head kick by Christie.
Christie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whiplash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Whiplash!
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiplash. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whiplash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie throws a hook but Whiplash avoids it easily.
Christie lands with a straight right. Whiplash didn't see that one coming.
Christie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Whiplash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whiplash throws a nice head kick!
Christie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whiplash's head.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie moves out of range of the body kick.
Whiplash lands with a right hand.
Christie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Whiplash scores with a hook to the body. Christie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whiplash lands a nice looking body shot.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the body
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Snappy Whiplash dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Christie finds it's way through Whiplash's defenses.
Christie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christie has his takedown stuffed
and Whiplash counters with a straight right hand.
Whiplash wants to clinch up but Christie keeps it at a distance.
Whiplash throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Whiplash.
Whiplash lands an overhand right.
Whiplash throws a series of punches but Christie moves out of range.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash throws a fast counter high kick but Christie manages to duck under it in time.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie defending well as Whiplash loads up on a big left hand.
Christie tries to move into range but Whiplash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whiplash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash throws a head kick but Christie moves out of range.
Whiplash throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christie lands a jab to the nose.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
Christie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Christie checks a leg kick nicely.
Christie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whiplash moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Whiplash's head but Whiplash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiplash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whiplash with a jab.
Whiplash tries a head kick but it misses.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Whiplash slips the punch.
A big right from Christie misses.
Whiplash looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christie throws the left hand but Whiplash avoids the punch easily.
Whiplash lands a jab.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie attempts a counter takedown but Whiplash avoids it well and moves away.
Whiplash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whiplash throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
Whiplash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whiplash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts.
Whiplash throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christie's head.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Whiplash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whiplash defends well and Christie ends up having to push Whiplash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie. #BC#
Christie breaks the clinch.
Christie shoots in looking for a takedown but Whiplash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Christie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whiplash misses with a kick to the body.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Whiplash lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whiplash, as that shot connected.
Whiplash throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whiplash.
Whiplash's corner calls for a 1-2. Whiplash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whiplash throws a head kick that Christie semi-blocks.
Christie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whiplash.
Christie sizes up Whiplash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Whiplash.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whiplash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Whiplash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whiplash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christie needs to keep his hands up - Whiplash had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Christie or perhaps it was just good defense by Whiplash, which made it look bad. #T4#
Christie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whiplash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Whiplash!
Christie throws a jab when Whiplash was well out of range.
Whiplash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Whiplash misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whiplash misses with a looping left.
Christie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whiplash avoids the body shot from Christie.
Whiplash throws a good cross that connects.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Whiplash.
Christie throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whiplash throws a hook but Christie blocks it.
Whiplash tests Christie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christie misses with a looping left.
Whiplash lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Snappy Whiplash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christie misses with a straight right.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Whiplash is just out of range.
Whiplash is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christie with a body shot.
Whiplash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whiplash does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whiplash slips a jab from Christie.
Whiplash bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Whiplash misses with an uppercut
and Christie counters with a stiff right hand.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Whiplash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whiplash misses with a body shot.
Whiplash throws a right hand that misses
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Whiplash.
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whiplash punishes Christie's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whiplash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whiplash - the referee stops the clock and Christie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whiplash. Christie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Christie slips a jab from Whiplash.
Whiplash lands the left hand.#TD#
Christie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Whiplash to the ground. Christie is now in Whiplash's guard.#T1#
Whiplash trying to control the position.
Christie tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiplash is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie postures up. #SUB2#
Christie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whiplash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christie has managed to get both his arms back between Whiplash's legs - danger averted.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whiplash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whiplash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Christie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whiplash's head.
Christie working some strikes from top position.
Steven Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Whiplash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christie is one step ahead there.
Whiplash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christie postures up.
Whiplash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christie throwing strikes but missing.
Whiplash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Whiplash showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whiplash looking to sit in guard and control but Christie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Whiplash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christie distracts Whiplash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whiplash has momentary wrist control but Christie slips an elbow through the middle.
Whiplash working a defensive guard here.
Whiplash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whiplash wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Christie preventing the sweep.
Christie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whiplash trying to control the position. #T4#
Christie stops Whiplash from standing up.
Christie is working Whiplash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whiplash trying to keep a closed guard but Christie is proving a slippery customer.
Christie tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiplash is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Whiplash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whiplash wants to sweep but no luck.
Christie connects with a couple of short punches.
Whiplash wants to sweep here but Christie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Whiplash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christie is aware though and is defending well.
Whiplash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christie won't allow Whiplash to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whiplash has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snappy Whiplash!
Snappy Whiplash decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GAMMA#964 Aurelius v Spratt
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiplash.
Christie digs a good hook to Whiplash's body.
Whiplash has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whiplash has time to react.
Whiplash scores with a jab. Christie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christie misses with an uppercut
enabling Whiplash to counter with a crisp jab.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Whiplash ducks down to avoid it.
Whiplash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whiplash fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christie checks it well.
Nice body kick from Whiplash.
A leg kick checked by Christie.
Christie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie misses with a lunging right hand
and Whiplash counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiplash moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Whiplash.#T1#
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Christie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whiplash to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Christie.
Christie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Whiplash counters with a nice uppercut.
Whiplash slips a straight right by Christie.
Whiplash throws a right hand that misses
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie checks the leg kick.
Whiplash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Whiplash saw that one coming.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Whiplash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie avoids a kick to the body.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Whiplash moves away from the strike by Christie.
And Whiplash tries to counter it with a takedown but Christie pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Whiplash counters with a stiff right hand.
Whiplash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiplash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Whiplash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Whiplash shoots in and gets a takedown into Christie's guard.
Whiplash throwing strikes from guard but Christie blocks nicely.
Whiplash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whiplash throwing strikes but missing.
Christie wants to stand but Whiplash is controlling the position. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whiplash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whiplash throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Christie wants to get back to his feet but Whiplash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiplash wants to control from the top but Christie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christie slips a jab from Whiplash.
Whiplash throws out a loose jab but Christie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Whiplash counters with a good, hard body kick but Christie shrugs it off. #T4#
Whiplash goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Whiplash.
Christie scores with a jab.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Whiplash saw that one coming.
Whiplash tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Whiplash connects with a leg kick.
Christie lands with a cross.
Whiplash throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie misses with a hook.
Whiplash tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
Christie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whiplash cracks Christie with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Snappy Whiplash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Christie avoids a kick to the body.
Christie misses with a hook
letting Whiplash counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whiplash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Whiplash looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Whiplash is out of range.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Whiplash counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That kick from Whiplash tenderised Christie's leg. Christie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whiplash drops his hands momentarily and Christie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie blocks a jab.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Whiplash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie catches Whiplash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Christie misses. #T1#
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whiplash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
Whiplash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiplash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiplash.
Christie throws a hook but Whiplash blocks it.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Whiplash slips the punch.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Christie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whiplash keeps Christie at a distance using the push kick.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Whiplash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Nice shot by Whiplash.
Whiplash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie moves out of range as Whiplash throws a body kick.
Whiplash misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie thuds a left hand into Whiplash's body.
Christie lands a nice shot to the body.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Whiplash lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christie doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whiplash doesn't seem bothered though.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Whiplash is out of range.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whiplash feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiplash was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.#T3#
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Christie.
Whiplash staying out of range there.
Whiplash shoots and misses
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Whiplash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whiplash cracks Christie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christie slips a straight right by Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Whiplash throws out a loose jab but Christie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Christie misses.
It seemed like Whiplash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Christie lands a head shot.
Christie slips under a jab from Whiplash.
Christie misses with an uppercut
and Whiplash finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Nice shot by Whiplash.
Whiplash explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Whiplash's shoulder, as Whiplash tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Christie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whiplash doesn't seem phased though.
Whiplash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Whiplash throws a front kick that sends Christie stumbling back into the cage.
Christie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whiplash.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
Whiplash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whiplash thumps Christie with a low kick.
Christie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christie scores with a decent looking hook.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiplash with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
Whiplash swings widly with a right hand
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Whiplash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whiplash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash connects with a body shot.
Whiplash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christie counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Christie.
Christie swings for the body but Whiplash moves out of range. #T1#
Whiplash tries to move into range but Christie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christie defending well as Whiplash loads up on a big left hand.
Whiplash throws a wild body kick that Christie sees coming a mile off.
Decent striking displayed by Whiplash there.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whiplash thumps Christie with a low kick.
Whiplash moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Whiplash walks into a stiff left hand from Christie.
Christie connects with the punch.
Christie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Whiplash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whiplash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
Christie misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whiplash tries to land a front kick but Christie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whiplash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiplash moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
Whiplash flicks out a counter leg kick but Christie steps away.
Whiplash scores with a leg kick.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiplash.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie checks a low kick from Whiplash.
Christie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whiplash missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
Whiplash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whiplash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whiplash throws a wild body kick that Christie sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target. #T3#
Whiplash shoots in but Christie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Whiplash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whiplash explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Whiplash connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whiplash.
Christie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whiplash's head.
Christie connects with a crisp jab.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Whiplash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whiplash connects with a solid leg kick.
Christie lands a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whiplash looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Christie scores with a shot to the body.
Whiplash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whiplash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Whiplash's head.
Whiplash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiplash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Nice defenses there by Whiplash.
Whiplash with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Whiplash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Christie.
I think Christie 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#960 Karim v Yago
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Christie - just one landing.
O Malley slips under a jab from Christie.
Christie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
O Malley throws a series of punches but Christie moves out of range.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Christie gets tackled into the cage by O Malley. O Malley maintains the clinch.
Christie blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Malley looks for the body kick but Christie saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by O Malley.
O Malley misses with an uppercut
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that O Malley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Christie counters with a left to the body.
Christie scores with a jab.
O Malley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for O Malley.
O Malley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Christie misses with a looping right.
O Malley misses with a takedown attempt
letting Christie counter with a right hand. #ROC#O Malley is rocked!
Christie connects with a crisp jab.
O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Christie finish him?
Christie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
O Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
Christie avoids the head kick by O Malley.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie sizes up O Malley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Malley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
O Malley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley's corner calls for a 1-2. O Malley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Malley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie takes one to the chin there.
Christie takes one to the chin there.
O Malley staying out of range there.
O Malley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
O Malley blocks a jab.
O Malley defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Malley!
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
Christie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Christie seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Malley, as that shot connected.
O Malley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christie is able to avoid easily.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Malley slips under a jab from Christie.
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Christie misses.
Christie misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
Christie throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Malley finds it's way round the side to connect with Christie's head.
Christie looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Christie misses the shot to the body.
O Malley flicks out a counter leg kick but Christie steps away.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Christie takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
O Malley throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
A left lands for Christie.
O Malley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from O Malley misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
O Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Malley throws a low kick but Christie moves out of range easily.
Christie lands a lovely overhand right.
O Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
O Malley slips a jab from Christie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Malley scores with a nice strike.#T4#
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Christie misses.
O Malley feints a counter leg kick.
Christie punishes O Malley's body with a nice straight punch.
O Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Christie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christie blocks a jab.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Malley misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by O Malley.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christie connects with a body shot.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christie connects with a nice looking jab.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.
O Malley is looking to clinch.
A big right from Christie misses.
O Malley with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
O Malley clinches with his opponent.
O Malley misses with the head strike.
O Malley looking to stall.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but O Malley is controlling him.
Christie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Malley moves away.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Malley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christie cracks O Malley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley cracks Christie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Malley. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie punishes O Malley's body with a nice straight punch.
Christie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Christie misses.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
O Malley throws a low kick but Christie avoids it.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Malley! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Christie misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
O Malley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Malley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Malley swings for the body but Christie moves out of range.
Christie blocks the body kick.
Christie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christie throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christie checks a leg kick.
O Malley looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
O Malley misses the jab.
Christie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christie misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Christie blocks a jab.
O Malley takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Christie moves out of range of the leg kick from O Malley.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Christie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by O Malley.
O Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie blocks a leg kick.
O Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
O Malley fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Christie seems unphased.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from O Malley.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christie scores with a shot to the body.
O Malley slips under a jab.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
O Malley tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
O Malley shoots for a double leg takedown but Christie sprawls well. He's pushed O Malley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Malley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christie finds it's way round the side to connect with O Malley's head.
Christie misses the jab.
Christie dodges the punch combination from O Malley.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christie moves out of range of the strikes.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
O Malley slips a jab from Christie.
O Malley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christie on the side of the head.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
A low kick from O Malley misses
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
O Malley connects with a looping right hand.
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!
O Malley throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
Christie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christie misses with a hook.#T4#
O Malley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christie lunges at O Malley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Malley's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Malley. That's going to slow Christie down.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
A big right from Christie misses.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Malley! But no joy.
Christie moves out of range as O Malley strikes.
A good leg kick by O Malley.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Malley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
Christie misses the jab.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
It looked like Christie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Malley.
O Malley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
O Malley throws a body kick that misses.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from O Malley misses.
Christie avoids the body shot from O Malley.
A clash of legs there as Christie blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
O Malley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christie misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
O Malley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from O Malley misses.
Christie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Malley slips under a jab.
O Malley throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Christie thuds his right hand into O Malley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Malley tries to bum rush Christie with a series of wild strikes but Christie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
O Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Malley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christie.
Nice uppercut there from Christie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Malley in his tracks.
O Malley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christie finds it's way round the side to connect with O Malley's head.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target. #T1#
O Malley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie misses with a straight right.
O Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.
O Malley moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christie's head.
Christie swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
Christie misses with a straight left.
O Malley tries to counter by closing the distance.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from O Malley misses.
Christie lands with a right hand.
Christie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steven Christie is winning the standup battle so far.
O Malley slips a jab from Christie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but O Malley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
A big left from Christie misses.
O Malley feints the counter takedown.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Christie dips to his left and cracks O Malley with an uppercut!
Christie throws the left hand but O Malley avoids the punch easily.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie defending well as O Malley loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley throws a low kick, looking for Christie's leg but Christie calmly moves out of range.
Christie cracks O Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
O Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christie thuds his right hand into O Malley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Christie misses with a hook.#T3#
O Malley staying out of range there.
O Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Malley pushes Christie away with a front kick.
A left lands for Christie.
O Malley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Malley.
O Malley tries to clinch up.
O Malley tries to work over Christie's front leg with a kick but Christie checks it.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Malley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
O Malley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
O Malley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christie has time to react.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
O Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
Christie misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
And O Malley tries to counter it with a takedown but Christie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Christie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christie jabs at O Malley's body.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie lands a slapping body shot.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Christie.
O Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie slips under a jab from O Malley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
Shane O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christie defending well as O Malley loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christie, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#955 Spratt v Andrianakis
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christie's waist but Christie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christie as he avoids it easily.
Christie cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Christie scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christie swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Christie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christie continues to drive forward.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Christie gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt. #T1#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Christie manages to get underhooks.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christie but Christie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christie to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christie circles away.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz slips a jab from Christie.
Christie misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Diaz defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Christie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Christie with a jab.
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!
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz dives in and grabs Christie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christie pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Christie shows good takedown defense.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
Diaz dives in and grabs Christie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christie pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Christie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Christie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Christie lands a head shot.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Christie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Christie.
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!
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Christie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christie defends it nicely.
Christie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diaz lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Christie.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christie misses with a body shot.
A cross from Christie lands.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christie throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Christie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christie scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Christie. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Diaz slips under a jab from Christie.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christie defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Christie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Christie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz is trying to drag Christie to the mat but Christie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz tries a body shot but Christie blocks it.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Diaz is working for takedown but Christie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christie stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christie blocking some punches. #T2#
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Christie prevents the takedown attempt.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Christie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christie tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz trying to stall but Christie improves his position.
Christie is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Christie down to the mat. Christie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christie as he avoids it easily.
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
Christie clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.#T3#
Christie misses with a looping right.
Christie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie with a jab.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Christie jabs at Diaz's body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christie misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz slips a straight right by Christie.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Christie wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Christie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Christie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Christie!#REVB#
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz 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.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christie as he jumps to the side.
Christie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christie scores with a nice strike.
Diaz slips a jab from Christie.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Christie misses.
Christie lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Christie clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Diaz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Christie gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
After winning the bout, Steven Christie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jewel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'See me at the dispensary. '.

Event: GAMMA#952 Raffington v Spratt
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##TD#
Christie shoots in and gets a takedown into Quin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Quin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christie defends well.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Quin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christie won't allow Quin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Quin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christie is one step ahead there.
Quin keeping moving, preventing Christie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christie defends well.
Christie preventing the sweep. #T1#
Christie postures up and lands a big shot to Quin's brow. #SUB2#
Quin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quin is trying to keep Christie in close.
Quin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christie is one step ahead there.
Christie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Christie throwing strikes from guard but Quin blocks nicely.
Quin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Quin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christie's guard. #REVB#
I've been told that Quin has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Quin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christie wants to sweep but no luck.
Quin throws a strike but Christie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Quin looking for a guillotine here but Christie defends easily.
Quin seems keen to control Christie's posture.
We've been hearing that Christie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Christie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Christie chips away with some ground and pound.
Christie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quin's head.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Quin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Quin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christie is aware though and is defending well.
Christie trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom.
Christie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quin's head.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Quin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Christie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Quin looking for a guillotine here but Christie defends easily.
Christie wants to control from the top but Quin keeps moving. #T4#
Christie stopping the sweep attempt from Quin.#SUB2#
Christie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Quin looking for subs off his back but Christie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Quin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quin is looking to slow Christie down with leg kicks.
Quin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christie in his tracks.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Quin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Quin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
Christie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quin in his tracks.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Quin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie cracks Quin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Quin throws the left hand but Christie avoids the punch easily.
Christie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range. #T1#
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Christie thuds a left hand into Quin's body.
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie tries for a takedown but Quin circles away easily
letting Quin counter with a right hand.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Christie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Quin to counter with a crisp jab.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Quin lands a really nice looking cross but Christie seems unphased.
Christie misses with a right hand
letting Quin counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin throws a hook but Christie blocks it.
Quin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Christie dips to his left and cracks Quin with an uppercut!
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Christie misses the jab.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
James Quin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie jabs at Quin's body.
Quin misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Quin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie misses with a body shot.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quin tries to move into range but Christie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quin misses with an uppercut
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie misses the body punch
and Quin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quin misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Christie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quin scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Good exchange - Christie coming out on top.
James Quin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Quin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quin misses with a hook.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
Quin throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Quin moved out of range nicely.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Quin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christie moves away from the strike by Quin.
Christie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quin sprawls well. Quin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christie gets slowly back to his feet.
Quin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Christie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.#T1#
Christie thuds a left hand into Quin's body.
Christie lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Quin.
Nice cross by Quin.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Christie lands a jab to the nose.
Christie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quin swivels and escapes.
Quin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christie is able to avoid easily.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Quin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
Christie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Christie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin moves into full guard.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Quin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christie throws a strike but Quin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Christie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quin is one step ahead there.
Christie is working hard here to advance position.
Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Quin throws a big right hand that misses.
Quin throws a big elbow that misses.
Quin throws a big elbow that misses.
Quin throws a big elbow that misses.
Christie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christie wants to sweep here but Quin controlling him for the moment.
Christie pulls Quin in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Quin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Quin. Beautiful body shot.
Quin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christie shoots for a takedown but Quin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Christie counters with a straight right hand.
Christie takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Christie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christie scores with a body shot.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
A very excited looking Steven Christie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#949 Joosep v Song
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Christie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mantle defends well and Christie ends up having to push Mantle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Mantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christie momentarily.
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Christie misses with a body shot
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie fails with the takedown.
Mantle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christie enables Mantle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Christie kicks Mantle off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie scores with a body shot.
Mantle misses with a few strikes there.
Christie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mantle.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Mantle clobbers Christie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Christie.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Sloppy strikes from Mantle. Those never looked like landing.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Christie scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Mantle staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Christie tests Mantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Christie.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.#T2#
Christie looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle tries to counter with a takedown but Christie is quick to defend against it.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christie scores with a punch to the head.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
Mantle cracks Christie with an open hand slap.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christie scores with a shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie lunges at Mantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mantle's hand.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Christie misses with a looping left.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Mantle shoots in and drives through. Christie sprawls well.
Christie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie connects with a body shot that sends Mantle's belly button to the back.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christie's waist but Christie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantle off to one side.
Christie takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Mantle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christie scores with a hook to the body. Mantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mantle needs to keep his hands up - Christie had a free shot at his head there.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
It looked like Mantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.#T4#
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle connects with a crisp jab.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Christie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christie jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle misses with a body punch
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mantle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
A left lands for Christie.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle slips a jab from Christie.
Christie connects with the punch.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Christie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
A quick step to the side and Mantle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Christie - just one landing.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mantle drops his hands momentarily and Christie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Christie jabs at Mantle's body.
Christie avoids the body shot from Mantle.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle slips under a jab from Christie.#T2#
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Mantle lands a nice shot that snaps Christie's head back.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt.
Christie throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a left hand
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Mantle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle works the jab nicely.
Christie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mantle misses with a series of wild punches.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle connects with the punch.
Christie scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Christie's corner calls for a 1-2. Christie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christie. Christie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.#T4#
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Christie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie throwing strikes but missing.
Mantle has momentary wrist control but Christie slips an elbow through the middle.
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mantle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mantle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantle trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Mantle's head back.
Mantle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Jab, jab by Christie - just one landing.
Mantle dives in and grabs Christie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christie pushes down on Mantle's head and hops out.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
Christie walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
Christie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Mantle throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mantle on the side of the head. #T1#
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie dips to his left and cracks Mantle with an uppercut!
Christie dodges the punch combination from Mantle.
Christie throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christie.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Mantle finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
Mantle tries to counter with a takedown but Christie is quick to defend against it.
Mantle throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Mantle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christie sprawls and moves away.
Christie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mantle misses with a straight left.
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Christie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Christie jabs at Mantle's body.#T3#
A cross from Mantle lands.
Mantle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
Christie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Mantle takes the fight into the clinch.
Mantle has Christie pushed against the cage.
Mantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christies head.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Mantle pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch. #T4#
A big right from Christie misses.
Mantle slips a straight right by Christie.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christie.
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!
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Christie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mantle did well to prevent Christie getting side control.
Christie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mantle wants to get back to full guard.
Mantle gets back to full guard.
Christie throwing strikes from guard but Mantle blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Graham Mantle.
I think Mantle 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Graham Mantle!
A very excited looking Graham Mantle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GC 428: Christie VS C K
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Christie misses with a jab to the body
and C K cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
C K uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
C K is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
C K moves out of range as Christie strikes.
C K with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie misses with a series of wild punches.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and C K counters with a lovely straight right hand!
C K uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
C K drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
Christie fails with the takedown
and C K connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
C K shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
C K won't allow Christie to get back to his feet.
Christie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
C K stays in close to Christie's body and controls the position.
Christie keeping moving, preventing C K from controlling successfully.
C K wants to pass the guard but Christie is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES#
Christie manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Christie wants to break free but C K has control.
Christie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from C K.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Christie wants to break free but C K has control. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K.
C K wants a takedown but no success here.
C K has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Christie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if C K can turn it around.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from C K.
Christie is looking to break free of the clinch but C K has double underhooks.
C K is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie is pressed up against the cage. C K has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Christie down to the mat. Christie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis C K.#TD2#
C K shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christie is trying to defend but C K finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
C K looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Christie is trying to stand back up but C K is controlling him #ES#
Christie kicks off C K and gets to his feet.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Christie misses with a body shot.
C K is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Christie misses with a hook.
C K looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
C K shoots for a takedown but Christie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christie slaps away a takedown attempt from C K, before circling back to the center of the mat.
C K moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
C K shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christie as he jumps to the side.
C K fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie looks to land a left hand but C K moved out of range nicely.
C K displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from C K. #TD2#
C K feints and as Christie raises his hands in defense, C K changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Christie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
C K is working for takedown but Christie is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
C K bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but C K sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
C K gets a takedown into half guard.

Christie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Christie throws the left hand but C K avoids the punch easily.
C K drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and C K counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie is trying to stand up here but C K is controlling him well.
C K is controlling the pace.
Christie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that C K can do to turn this around?
Christie is trying to stand up here but C K is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Christie is not content to let C K control the position.
C K trying to pass the guard but Christie defending well.
C K works his way into full mount!
Christie is trying to stand.#ES#
Christie somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
C K tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie misses with a few strikes there.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2##CL2#
C K moves into range and clinches up with Christie.
C K tries for a takedown but Christie manages to get underhooks.
C K is pushing Christie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but C K has him pressed against the cage.
C K looking for a takedown.
C K drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis C K.
Christie prevents the takedown attempt. #T3##BC#
Christie breaks from the clinch.
C K shoots in looking for a takedown. Christie tries to sprawl out of it but C K keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christie shoots in looking for a takedown. C K tries to sprawl out of it but Christie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. C K manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
C K shoots in for a takedown but Christie shows good takedown defense.
C K shoots for a takedown but Christie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christie misses with a straight right.
C K shoots in but Christie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
C K walks into a stiff left hand from Christie.
Christie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and C K counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
C K shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
C K tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #ES#
Christie manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. C K keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
C K stalling in the clinch but Christie improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
C K has Christie pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
C K fails with a takedown attempt.
Christie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from C K does it's job there.
Christie throws the left hand but C K avoids the punch easily.
Steven Christie is winning the standup battle so far.
C K looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christie throws a hook but C K avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
C K shoots in but no luck this time.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis C K.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
C K has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
C K steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.#T1#
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but C K moves away.
Christie throws a combination that misses
and C K counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
C K thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
C K closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christie to the mat! Christie manages to get full guard.

Christie has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. C K has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Christie has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by C K.#BC#
Christie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christie has a takedown stuffed.
C K tries for a takedown but Christie circles away easily
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie tries to bum rush C K with a series of wild strikes but C K uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by C K.
Christie is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
C K wants to control but Christie is keeping him busy.
Christie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, C K asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Christie is not content to let C K control the position.
Christie is trying to buck C K off.#T3#
C K wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. C K does a little dance to reset his feet.
C K ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
C K tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten C K somewhat.
Louis C K has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christie loads up on a big right hand but C K slips the punch.
A big right from Christie misses.
C K is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
C K is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#C K is rocked!
C K bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Christie comes at him with an uppercut from hell! C K falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! C K was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Steven Christie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Louis C K spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to drawing board, i suck.'.

Event: GC 424: Raczynski VS Daddy
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
That kick from Georgiev tenderised Christie's leg. Christie is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Georgiev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Georgiev showed some decent athleticism there.
Georgiev stops Christie from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Christie is defending against the submission attempts here by Georgiev.
Georgiev is pressing down on Christie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christie is holding on for now.
Christie tries to kick Georgiev off but Georgiev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Georgiev wants to pass to mount but Christie is defending the position.
Christie looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev passes to side control. #SUB#
Georgiev tries for a kimura but Christie is defending well.
Christie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Georgiev controls the position.
Christie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Georgiev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Georgiev is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Georgiev controlling the position. #SUB#
Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Christie is defending well.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Georgiev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Georgiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Georgiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Georgiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Georgiev wants to control but Christie is keeping him busy.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Georgiev controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Georgiev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christie, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Georgiev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3##SUB#
Georgiev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Georgiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christie has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2#
Christie bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Christie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Georgiev lands a body shot.
Christie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Prohor Georgiev has been cut.
Georgiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Georgiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie thuds his right hand into Georgiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Georgiev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Georgiev rushes Christie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Georgiev keeps him there for the moment.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christie can't break the clinch.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Georgiev tries to score a body lock takedown but Christie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Georgiev lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christie slips under a jab from Georgiev.
Georgiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Georgiev misses with a hook.
A jab from Christie misses.
Georgiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Georgiev with a nice calf kick.
Georgiev scores with a jab.
Christie throws a hook but Georgiev avoids it easily.
Christie lands with a cross.
Christie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Georgiev.
Christie throws a hook but Georgiev avoids it easily.#TD#
Christie gets caught napping as Georgiev dives in and scores a takedown. Christie manages to retain guard.
Georgiev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christie wants to stand up but Georgiev is controlling him.
Georgiev trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Georgiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Christie is retaining full guard.
Christie wants to get back to his feet but Georgiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Christie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christie.
Georgiev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Christie counters with a straight right hand.
Georgiev motions for Christie to come forward. Georgiev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christie walks into a stiff left hand from Georgiev.
Georgiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Georgiev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christie manages to circle out of the way.
Christie scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Georgiev is rocked!
Christie lands an uppercut, right on the button! Georgiev tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Christie!
Our winner, Steven Christie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Christie takes one to the side of the head.
Mantle lands a jab to the head.
Christie scores with a hook.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christie sprawls well. Christie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie throws a combination. Mantle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mantle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie misses with a hook
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle slips a straight right by Christie.
Mantle wants to clinch.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.#T1#
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christie!
Mantle fails with the takedown
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Mantle misses with a hook
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie lands a jab to Mantle's midsection.
Mantle throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle throws a hook but Christie blocks it.
Mantle misses with a right hand
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mantle misses with a straight right. #T2#
Christie with a nice cross.
Christie throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Christie throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Christie thuds a left hand into Mantle's body.
A big right from Christie misses. #CL2#
Mantle drives through and clinches with Christie against the cage. #BC2#
Mantle breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
Christie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mantle connects with a body shot.
Mantle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Christie moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Mantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christie lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mantle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Christie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Christie misses with a looping right.#T4#
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mantle throws a poor cross that misses
and Christie counters with a one-two to the body.
Christie misses with a hook
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Christie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christie misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
Mantle misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie lands a slapping body shot.
Christie misses with a left hand
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Mantle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christie.
Christie throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie misses with a hook
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle throws the left hand but Christie avoids the punch easily.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Mantle jabs Christie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Mantle lands a lovely overhand right.
Mantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christie.
Christie cracks a nice hook into Mantle's ribs.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Christie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mantle. Mantle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Christie.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Christie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mantle punishes Christie's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Mantle tries to clinch but Christie is having none of it.
Good shot there by Christie.#T2#
Mantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christie. Christie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle works the jab nicely.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Christie drops his hands momentarily and Mantle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Mantle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christie with a body shot.
Christie throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie tries to bum rush Mantle with a series of wild strikes but Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mantle slips a jab from Christie.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Christie misses with a right hand
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
Christie lands a nice shot that snaps Mantle's head back.
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christie misses with a hook
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Mantle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Christie tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Christie is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie trying desperately to get to his feet.
Oh Christie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle drops a big elbow. That's hurt Christie! More shots from Mantle and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle is the new featherweight champion!
Graham Mantle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GC 412 Waller vs. Christie
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Waller moves away from the strike by Christie.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller catches Christie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christie missing with a left hand there. Waller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waller misses with a body shot.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Waller.
Waller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller lands a nice shot to the body.
Waller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Waller.
Waller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Waller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Waller duly obliges.
Waller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Christie throws a hook but Waller avoids it easily.
Waller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab. #T1#
Christie missing with a left hand there. Waller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Christie throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Waller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller lands a head shot.
Christie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waller momentarily.
Christie misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller slips a jab from Christie.
Christie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christie. #T2#
Waller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller connects with a looping right hand.
Waller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
Christie throws out a counter right but Waller avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Waller.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Christie misses.
Waller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Waller swinging wildly here.
Waller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Waller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Waller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Christie slips under a jab from Waller.#T3#
Waller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christie doesn't seem bothered though.
Waller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Waller lands a head shot.
Waller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waller misses with an uppercut.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christie ducks right into an uppercut from Waller.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Waller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie cracks Waller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie throws a hook but Waller avoids it easily.
Jab by Christie.#T4#
Christie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christie throws the left hand but Waller avoids the punch easily.
Waller throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Christie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waller throws a right hand that misses
and Waller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waller slips under a jab from Christie.
Waller scores with a sloppy right hand. Christie should have avoided that one.
Waller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Waller misses with a body shot.
Christie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christie scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waller misses with a right hand
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Jack Waller's cut is getting worse.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Waller.
Christie moves away from the strike by Waller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Waller.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Waller.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Waller cracks a nice hook into Christie's ribs.
Waller moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Christie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Christie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. Waller moves away and avoids it.
Waller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
No joy there for Christie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Waller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Waller counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waller jabs at Christie's body.#T1#
Christie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #KD2#
Christie drops Waller with a nice combination! Christie dives into Waller's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Waller is rocked!#SU2#
Christie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Good standup being displayed there by Waller as he connects with a hook.
Christie tries to bum rush Waller with a series of wild strikes but Waller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Christie lands a head shot.
Oh Waller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Waller.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Waller moved out of range.
Waller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Waller seems to have got his legs back now.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Waller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Christie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Jack Waller is winning the standup battle so far.
Christie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Christie misses with a hook
and Waller counters with a right hand to the body.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Waller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christie staying out of range there.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Waller saw that one coming.
Waller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Christie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Waller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Waller misses with a few strikes there.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Waller is just out of range.#T3#
Waller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waller misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waller.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Waller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie scores with a jab.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Waller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waller throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Christie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Waller throws a lazy uppercut
and Christie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#Jack Waller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie misses with a hook. Waller ducked under it nicely.
Christie misses with a body punch
and Waller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christie doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Donk. Waller catches Christie right on the button with a cross.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waller takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Waller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christie has time to react.
Christie misses with a wild combination.
Waller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Waller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Waller is out of range.
Waller misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Christie misses.
Waller swings for the body but Christie moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Waller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Christie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waller circles away quickly and effectively.
Waller is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Waller.
Christie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Waller lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie slips under a jab.
Christie misses with a few strikes there.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christie cracks Waller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Waller misses.
Waller tries to clinch but Christie moves out of range.
Waller takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Waller.#T1#
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller slips a straight right by Christie.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Waller's shoulder, as Waller tries to avoid the shot.
Waller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Waller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christie doesn't seem bothered though.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
Waller tries to move into range but Christie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Waller is just out of range.
Waller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christie's hands.
Waller takes one on the button.
No joy there for Christie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Christie misses.
Waller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.#T2#
Waller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waller scores with a sloppy right hand. Christie should have avoided that one.
Christie works the jab nicely.
Waller moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie takes one to the chin there.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
The crowd cheers as Waller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christie doesn't seem phased though.
Christie jabs Waller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waller throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Waller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Waller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Christie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller misses with a straight right.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
enabling Waller to counter with a crisp jab.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Waller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christie misses with the combination.
Waller works the jab nicely.
Waller misses with the combination.
It seemed like Christie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christie misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Christie lands with a hook. Waller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Waller lands a jab to the nose.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Christie takes one to the side of the head.
Waller scores with a shot to the body.
Christie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Waller.
Waller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
It seemed like Christie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jack Waller did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Christie misses with a lunging right hand
and Waller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christie misses with a lunging right hand
and Waller counters with a nice body shot.
Christie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Christie is looking for the big counter here.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie throws out a counter right but Waller avoids it with no problem.
Waller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waller throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Waller looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Waller does it's job there.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waller.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Waller ducks down to avoid it.
Christie lunges at Waller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Waller's hand.
Waller lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
The fighters circling - Waller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Christie throws a nice looking combination but Waller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Waller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Waller.
Waller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Waller.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Waller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Waller avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie misses with a double jab.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Waller.
Christie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Waller digs a good hook to Christie's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Christie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christie backs up against the cage. #T2#
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waller.
Waller throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie feints a jab promting Waller to slip. Christie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Waller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Christie needs to keep his hands up - Waller had a free shot at his head there.
Waller throws out a loose jab but Christie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller slips a jab and a cross from Christie.
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waller.
Waller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Waller counters with a straight right hand.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Christie walks into a stiff left hand from Waller.
Waller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Christie lunges at Waller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Waller's hand.
Waller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie throws a right and a left that Waller avoids nicely.
Waller jabs Christie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waller feints a jab promting Christie to slip. Waller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Waller moved out of range.
Waller lands with an overhand left.
Christie slips under a jab from Waller.
Waller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Waller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Waller is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Christie throws out a counter right but Waller avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Waller.
Waller ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
It looked like Waller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller throws a nice looking combination but Christie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Waller misses with a looping right.
Waller throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Christie and sends Waller crashing to the mat! Christie follows him down to the mat - Waller regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#Jeez, Jack Waller's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Waller tries to roll over but Christie keeps him under control.#SU2#
Christie decides to stand and escape the position.
Christie moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Waller falls backwards - clearly groggy! Christie dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Steven Christie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 408 Georgiev vs. Waller
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Grapple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christie sprawls well. Christie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grapple gets slowly back to his feet.
Christie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grapple back to the cage. Christie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right from Christie misses. #TD2#
Grapple darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christie tries to kick Grapple off in order to stand up. Grapple Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet here but Grapple is keeping cool and he's managed to take Christie's back.
Can Christie hold on?! Grapple is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Christie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
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!
Grapple has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Christie.
Christie wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Grapple tightening his grip on Christie, looking for the choke. #T1#
Grapple connects with a big shot to the side of Christie's head.
Grapple tries to keep control of the position but Christie is staying busy.#SUB2#
Grapple has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Christie defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SU#
Grapple is working an open guard so Christie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Christie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Grapple scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grapple has time to react.#ROC#Grapple is rocked!
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!
Christie connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Grapple out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Christie!
During a confident post fight interview, Steven Christie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 402
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Christie connects with a nice looking jab.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie jabs McScramble right on the nose. McScramble blinks but takes it well.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McScramble.
McScramble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie thuds a left hand into McScramble's body.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McScramble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie jabs McScramble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Christie throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McScramble scores with a hook.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
McScramble slips a straight right by Christie.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
McScramble throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped McScramble in his tracks.
McScramble takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie missing with a left hand there. McScramble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
McScramble shoots for a double leg takedown but Christie sprawls well. He's pushed McScramble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christie dodges the punch combination from McScramble.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McScramble ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
McScramble misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Christie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
McScramble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McScramble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but McScramble keeps him there for the moment.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but McScramble keeps him there for the moment.
McScramble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from McScramble. #BC#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
McScramble forces Christie back against the cage and clinches.
McScramble taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
McScramble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but McScramble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McScramble tries to clinch but Christie moves out of range. #T3#
McScramble moves to clinch but Christie breaks away
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
so McScramble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McScramble trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
McScramble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McScramble looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Christie has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McScramble has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
McScramble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Christie uses from the top position. #SUB2#
McScramble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christie defends well.
Christie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Christie stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Christie looks to land a right hand but McScramble moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
McScramble lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christie backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from McScramble.
McScramble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christie cracks McScramble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
McScramble rushes Christie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McScramble lands a nice hook to Christie's body. Christie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for McScramble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christie throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble throws a series of strikes that have Christie backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Christie connects with the punch.
Christie with a nice cross.
McScramble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McScramble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McScramble scores with a three punch combo!
McScramble throws a good cross that connects.
Christie takes one to the chin there.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McScramble.

Christie pushes McScramble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McScramble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from McScramble. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - McScramble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McScramble scores with a shot to the body.
McScramble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christie rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Christie misses with a body shot.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christie moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. McScramble does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christie jabs at McScramble's body.
McScramble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McScramble misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
Christie missing with a left hand there. McScramble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
Christie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christie connects with a body shot that sends McScramble's belly button to the back.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch but Christie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McScramble can do to turn this around?
McScramble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christie scores with a sloppy right hand. McScramble should have avoided that one.
McScramble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
Christie misses with a straight right.
McScramble blocks a jab.
McScramble misses with a shot to the body
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
McScramble lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McScramble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
McScramble on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christie digs a good body shot into McScramble's ribs.
No joy there for McScramble, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by McScramble.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of McScramble's head.
Christie leaves McScramble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christie misses with a body shot #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McScramble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christie is looking to escape.
McScramble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christie is trying to stand back up but McScramble is controlling him
McScramble missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Christie pushes McScramble off looking to stand but McScramble dives back in and keeps control.
McScramble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christie defending well though.
McScramble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Christie manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
McScramble misses with a looping right.
Christie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McScramble walks into a stiff left hand from Christie.
McScramble scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McScramble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie lands a right hook to the body.
McScramble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McScramble fails with a takedown attempt.
Steven Christie is winning the standup battle so far.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie cracks McScramble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McScramble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie looks to land a left hand but McScramble moved out of range nicely.
McScramble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
McScramble slips under a jab from Christie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie keeps the fight on the outside.
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Christie there.
McScramble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McScramble scores with a decent looking hook.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McScramble connects with a looping right hand.
McScramble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McScramble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Christie misses.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
McScramble throws a series of strikes that have Christie backpedaling.
McScramble dives in for a single leg takedown but Christie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McScramble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
McScramble has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but McScramble ducks down to avoid it.
McScramble scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Christie misses with an uppercut. McScramble saw that one coming.#CL2#
McScramble moves into the clinch successfully.
McScramble misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McScramble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christie.
Christie is trying to break free.
Christie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McScramble has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McScramble.
McScramble is trying to stall.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
McScramble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
McScramble slows down the pace here.
McScramble tries to land knees in the clinch but Christie avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McScramble working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Christie misses.
A big left from Christie misses.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
A lazy left from Christie finds it's target.
McScramble moves forwards but Christie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McScramble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
McScramble scores with a hook to the body. Christie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christie throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble tries for a takedown but Christie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
McScramble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie looks to land a left hand but McScramble moved out of range nicely.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McScramble shoots in for a double leg but Christie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christie throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
Christie lands a slapping body shot.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McScramble.
McScramble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steven Christie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christie slips under a jab from McScramble.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christie, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
Steven Christie made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 398
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Christie misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes stops Christie from standing up.
Christie keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barnes manages to pass to side control.
Christie is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes stops Christie from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Barnes wants to take a breather but Christie is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Christie is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Christie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christie's head.
Christie won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Christie is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Christie is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Christie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Christie has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barnes is on him like a limpet, forcing Christie back against the cage.
Christie tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes moves forwards but Christie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Christie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.#T3#
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie misses the jab.
Christie throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
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!
Barnes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnes working the head with strikes.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Christie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Christie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Christie sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Christie moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Christie.
Christie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Barnes throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
Christie misses with a hook #TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christie's guard.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Christie keeps moving.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.#ES#
Christie wriggles free and stands up.
Christie throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Christie is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barnes dives into side control. #REVR#
Barnes trying to control the position but Christie is working away.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Christie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Christie throws Barnes to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Christie.#T2#
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Christie counters with a nice body shot.
Christie misses with a looping left.
Christie stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Christie moves his leg out of the way.
Christie throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Christie misses with a looping left.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Christie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body punch from Christie.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Christie sprawls well.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steven Christie is winning the standup battle so far.
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Christie.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christie jabs at Barnes's body.
Barnes digs a good hook to Christie's body.
Barnes is looking to slow Christie down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
A big left from Christie misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Christie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Barnes defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie connects with a body shot.
Barnes throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christie catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that second round.
That's time! Christie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Christie.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
Christie slips a straight right by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie blocks a low kick nicely.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
Christie misses with a hook #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Christie pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Christie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christie.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie misses with a hook #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barnes wants to control but Christie is keeping him busy.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Christie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Christie throws Barnes to one side and escapes!
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!
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Christie throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Christie pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnes somewhat.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Michael Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christie misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes prevents Christie from getting back to his feet.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes won't allow Christie to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Christie shakes it off.
Christie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Christie throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steven Christie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christie, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
As Steven Christie got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 393
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Christie.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Christie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gebhardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Gebhardt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gebhardt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Christie up against the cage.
Gebhardt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christie's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie with a hook.#T1#
Christie misses the jab.
Christie swings for the body but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Gebhardt is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Gebhardt.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gebhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gebhardt.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
Christie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gebhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gebhardt.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gebhardt moves away.
Christie takes a swing at Gebhardt's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Gebhardt has Christie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gebhardt lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Gebhardt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gebhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Gebhardt.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Gebhardt. #CUT#It looks like Steven Christie has been cut.
Gebhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gebhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gebhardt.
Christie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gebhardt has Christie pressed against the cage, preventing Christie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Gebhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Gebhardt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gebhardt.
Christie is trying to push Gebhardt away but Gebhardt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Christie breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Gebhardt has Christie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gebhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Christie tries to circle away but Gebhardt has him pinned against the cage.
Gebhardt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gebhardt lands a damaging elbow.
Gebhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christie's elbow.
Gebhardt is working Christie over against the cage.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Gebhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gebhardt is working Christie over against the cage.
Gebhardt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gebhardt gets through Christie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gebhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands with a right to the head.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Gebhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Christie tries for a takedown but Gebhardt manages to get underhooks.
Gebhardt lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gebhardt.#ROC#Christie is rocked!
Gebhardt lands a nice elbow.
Christie is still on wobbly legs! Can Gebhardt finish him?
Gebhardt creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Christie! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Gebhardt.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Gebhardt!
A relieved looking Colby Gebhardt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Steven Christie was interviewed post fight and said 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GC 391
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Christie throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Christie had a free shot at his head there.
Christie misses with a straight right.
Christie throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
Barnes happy to just control the position for now.
Barnes working the head with strikes.
Christie is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Christie down.
Barnes prevents Christie from escaping the position.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1##SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as Christie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Christie tries to escape but Barnes is in control. #SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Christie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard.
Christie tries to stand but Barnes is controlling from the bottom.
Christie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to control the position but Christie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Christie prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Christie wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling the position. #T2##SU2#
Christie decides to stand and escape the position.
Christie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Christie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Christie misses with a looping left.
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Christie fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes swings for the body but Christie moves out of range.
Christie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Christie's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Christie's knee but Christie avoids it well.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Barnes scores with a jab. Christie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnes slips a jab from Christie.
Christie staying out of range there.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Christie's head.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes scores with a jab. Christie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christie misses with a right hand #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes lands an elbow. #T4#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christie defending against the ground and pound.
Christie is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Christie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnes prevents Christie from escaping the position.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Christie's body.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Christie swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christie won't be happy with that.
Christie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnes asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Christie bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Christie. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Christie misses with a few strikes there.
Christie lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christie! But no joy.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Christie misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Christie pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Christie defends it. #ES2#
Christie manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Christie misses with a hook.#TD#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Christie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Christie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Christie won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Christie postures up.
Barnes has Christie pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is trying to hold Christie in close to prevent damage but Christie has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Christie is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Christie keeps him under control.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Christie wants to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Christie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Christie throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christie scores with a shot to the body.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christie throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Christie fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Christie has wrist control.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes prevents Christie from getting back to his feet.
Barnes pushing down on Christie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes trying to control the action but Christie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Christie dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Christie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Barnes is pressing down on Christie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christie is holding on for now.
Christie is looking to escape.
Barnes is pressing down on Christie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christie is holding on for now. #ES2#
Christie pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Barnes moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Christie misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christie finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Christie.
Barnes throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
Christie swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christie has time to react.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
A combination from Christie does no damage.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Christie is quick to defend against it.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Christie staying out of range there.
Christie misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christie's guard.

Christie pushes Barnes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Christie swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Christie shakes it off.
Christie swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
Barnes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Christie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Christie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barnes is controlling him well.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Christie is defending the strikes.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Christie.
I think Christie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
Post fight, Steven Christie took to the microphone: 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 389
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Christie connects with a crisp jab.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christie thinking.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that Christie ducks under and follows up with a left that Christie also avoids with ease.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bengtsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Bengtsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Christie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bengtsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Bengtsson slips the punch.
Christie scores with a hook.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
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!
Christie looks to land a right hand but Bengtsson moved out of range.
Bengtsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christie manages to circle out of the way.
Christie throws a hook but Bengtsson blocks it.#T1#
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie tries to bum rush Bengtsson with a series of wild strikes but Bengtsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Benny Bengtsson has been cut.
Christie lands a right hook to the body.
Bengtsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Bengtsson is rocked!
Christie lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Bengtsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christie lands an overhand right.
Christie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bengtsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie misses with a combination
and Bengtsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bengtsson seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
As Christie tries to get set, Bengtsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Christie manages to avoid the attempt.
Christie swings for the body but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but Christie is having none of it.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.
Christie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bengtsson ducks right into an uppercut from Christie. #T3##CL#
Bengtsson rushes Christie and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christie misses with a wild combination.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christie.
We've been told by Bengtsson's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bengtsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bengtsson.
Christie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bengtsson ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Christie. #T4#
Christie lands with an uppercut that bounces Bengtsson off the cage and back into range.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Christie misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Christie misses.
Bengtsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bengtsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a left and a right that stings Christie.
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Bengtsson moved out of range.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bengtsson in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christie throws a hook but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
Bengtsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie punishes Bengtsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bengtsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Bengtsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie cracks Bengtsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Bengtsson defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Bengtsson's head but Bengtsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie slips under a jab from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bengtsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie. #T1#
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bengtsson walks into a straight right hand from Christie.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bengtsson moves away from the strike by Christie.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that misses
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bengtsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bengtsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Bengtsson ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie misses the jab.
Bengtsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Christie misses
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
Donk. Christie catches Bengtsson right on the button with a cross.
Bengtsson avoids the body shot from Christie. #CL#
Bengtsson gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie. #BC2#
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christie throws a jab when Bengtsson was well out of range.#T3#
Bengtsson defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie throws a nice looking combination but Bengtsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bengtsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Christie.
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christie lands a nice hook to Bengtsson's body. Bengtsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bengtsson misses with a looping left.
Christie stuns Bengtsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bengtsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christie.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bengtsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Bengtsson cracks Christie with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws the left hand but Bengtsson avoids the punch easily.
Christie works Bengtsson's body with a nice hook.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christie throws a body punch but Bengtsson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie jabs at Bengtsson's body.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bengtsson slips under a jab from Christie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Christie misses with a straight right.
A big right from Christie misses.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bengtsson drops his hands momentarily and Christie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Christie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Bengtsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bengtsson throwing a counter right hand but Christie manages to avoid it.
Bengtsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Christie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie clobbers Bengtsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Christie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bengtsson.#T1#
Bengtsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christie misses with a two punch combination.
Christie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Christie. Those never looked like landing.
Christie throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Christie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bengtsson is looking to counter the offense by Christie and move into the clinch.
Christie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bengtsson misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christie.
Christie misses with a two punch combination.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Christie.
Christie sizes up Bengtsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Danga de danga de dang - Christie scores with a four punch combination!
Christie misses with a jab to the body
and Bengtsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Christie breaks away and moves out of range.
Bengtsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bengtsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Bengtsson connects with a right hand. Christie shakes it off.
Bengtsson avoids the body shot from Christie.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Christie breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Bengtsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bengtsson has Christie pressed against the cage, preventing Christie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Bengtsson digs a right hand into Christie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christie's gas tank. #BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christie throws a one two combo. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Christie. Beautiful body shot.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bengtsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Bengtsson throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bengtsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bengtsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bengtsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie looks to land a combination but Bengtsson avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bengtsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christie! But no joy.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bengtsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bengtsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Bengtsson's head.
Christie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Bengtsson instigates a clinch.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengtsson digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Christie throws a head punch that misses.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bengtsson cracks Christie with a nice body shot.
Christie working hard to break the clinch.
Bengtsson pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson avoiding damage. #BC2#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie misses with a lunging right hand
and Bengtsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Christie is rocked!
Bengtsson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Christie flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Christie is out cold! Bengtsson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Benny Bengtsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Grapple shoots for a double leg takedown but Christie sprawls well. He's pushed Grapple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Grapple is just out of range.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Grapple moved out of range nicely.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Grapple is out of range.
Grapple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Christie slaps away a takedown attempt from Grapple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grapple throws the left hand but Christie avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Christie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grapple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christie to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Grapple with that takedown attempt.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snapple Grapple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Grapple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grapple throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grapple slips a jab from Christie.
Grapple throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
A quick step to the side and Christie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Grapple blocks a jab.
Grapple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grapple tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
Grapple goes for a double leg but Christie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christie continues to drive forward.
Grapple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Grapple avoids the body shot from Christie.
Grapple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christie defends it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Christie misses its target.
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
Grapple wants to clinch up but Christie keeps it at a distance.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie scores with a sloppy right hand. Grapple should have avoided that one. #ROC#Grapple is rocked!
Grapple closes the distance but Christie moves to the side
and Christie counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Grapple out cold! What a finish! Christie is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie took some time post fight to say the following; 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 384
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Kwande with a hook.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwande manages to avoid it.
Kwande misses with a wild body shot.
Kwande throws a lazy uppercut
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwande looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Christie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kwande circles away quickly and effectively.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Christie dips to his left and cracks Kwande with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Kwande misses.
Christie is looking for a counter combo.
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Christie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kwande throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Kwande misses with a straight right.
Kwande throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christie misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwande throws an off balance right hand
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kwande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kwande closes the distance but Christie moves to the side
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwande.
Kwande looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Kwande throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kwande.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwande misses the jab.
Christie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
Kwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Christie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwande connects with an inside leg kick.
Kwande slips a jab from Christie.
Kwande jabs at Christie's body.
Christie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Christie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kwande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kwande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kwande at a distance.
Good exchange - Kwande coming out on top.
Kwande throws a leg kick
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christie checks it well.
Christie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christie lands a nice hook to Kwande's body. Kwande takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwande avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Christie with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Kwande
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwande was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie slips a straight right by Kwande.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Kwande counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Kwande misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kwande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwande.
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
Kwande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwande throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie jabs at Kwande's body.
Kwande looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christie jabs Kwande to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kwande takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Kwande is rocked!
Christie lands a nice looking body shot.
Kwande is still on wobbly legs! Can Christie finish him?
Kwande looks winded!
Christie cracks Kwande on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kwande falls backwards against the cage. Christie follows up with more strikes that drop Kwande to his knees. Christie keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kwande! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 381 Christie vs Bengtsson
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Christie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christie cracks Bengtsson with an open hand slap.
Bengtsson throws a series of punches but Christie moves out of range.
Christie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bengtsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bengtssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Bengtsson's head back.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Bengtsson rushes Christie and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengtsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bengtsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengtsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bengtsson misses with a body punch. #T1#
Bengtsson keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson has Christie pressed against the cage, preventing Christie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bengtsson lands an uppercut.
Bengtsson keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christie is trying to push Bengtsson away but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christie wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Bengtsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bengtsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Christie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Bengtsson as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Christie manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bengtsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bengtsson is working Christie over against the cage.
Bengtsson keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson is leaning against Christie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Christie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson stalling the fight.
Bengtsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Bengtsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bengtsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christie is trying to break free.
Christie tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
Christie can't break the clinch.
Christie tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
Christie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christie wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Christie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
Bengtsson just leaning against Christie, taking a breather.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bengtsson throws a head punch that misses.
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson prevents Christie from breaking the clinch.
Bengtsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Christie up against the cage.#BC#
Christie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christie scores with a nice strike.
Christie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bengtsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
Bengtsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Christie misses with a looping left.#T4#
Bengtsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Bengtsson throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Christie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bengtsson throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Bengtsson clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Christie tries to circle away but Bengtsson has him pinned against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Christie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bengtsson misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benny Bengtsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Christie moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Christie gets tackled into the cage by Bengtsson. Bengtsson maintains the clinch.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch.
Bengtsson throws a shot to the body.
Bengtsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bengtsson scrambles back to his feet.
Christie throws a body punch but Bengtsson moves out of range. #CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Christie breaks from the clinch.
Christie with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie misses with a looping right.
Christie sizes up Bengtsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Bengtsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christie throws a nice looking combination but Bengtsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bengtsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and pushes Christie back into the cage.
Bengtsson has Christie pressed against the cage, preventing Christie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Bengtsson has the dominant position.
Christie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bengtsson lands a right hand.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christie working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengtsson stalling against the cage.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bengtsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christie can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bengtsson scores with a shot to the side of Christie's head.
Christie is trying to break free.
Christie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie throws a hook but Bengtsson blocks it.
Christie misses with a looping left.#T3#
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson staying out of range there.
Christie takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
Bengtsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Christie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christie sets himself, and Bengtsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Christie avoids it this time.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bengtsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bengtsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Christie finds it's target.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Christie tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bengtsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Christie breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bengtsson.
Christie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bengtsson at a distance.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bengtsson tries to move into range but Christie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bengtsson counters with a series of strikes. Christie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bengtsson ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Bengtsson rushes Christie and presses him up against the cage.
Christie is trying to push Bengtsson away but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bengtsson prevents Christie from breaking the clinch.
Bengtsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bengtsson pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bengtsson moves away.
Bengtsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christie tries to bum rush Bengtsson with a series of wild strikes but Bengtsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Christie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
Bengtsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bengtsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christie momentarily. #T2#
Christie throws a body punch but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Christie throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Christie working hard to break the clinch.
Bengtsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Bengtsson fails to land.
Bengtsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bengtsson stalling the fight.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christie is trying to break free.
Bengtsson keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bengtsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benny Bengtsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bengtsson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bengtsson. #T3#
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bengtsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Christie takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bengtsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christies head.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Bengtsson has the dominant position.
Bengtsson can't find room to land a body shot as Christie controls the action.
Bengtsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christie tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Bengtsson has the dominant position.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards. #T4#
Bengtsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christie's efforts to push away.
Christie can't break the clinch.
Bengtsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Bengtsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christie's elbow.
Bengtsson'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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bengtsson.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson is controlling him.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christie or not.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson effectively controlling the action here.
Bengtsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Bengtsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Christie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Christie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steven Christie is winning the standup battle so far.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bengtsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Christie is rocked!#CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Christie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Bengtsson.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bengtsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bengtsson pushes Christie against the cage. Bengtsson is working some dirty boxing. Bengtsson pushes off with a quick right hook! Christie goes down! Christie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bengtsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson is the new featherweight champion!
Benny Bengtsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Steven Christie spoke after the fight, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GC 378 Paris vs Somebody
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Barnes feints and as Christie raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes is standing up over Christie. Christie looks to escape but Barnes dives into side control. #REVR#
Christie wants to get back to his feet but Barnes drags him back down.
Barnes trying to control the position but Christie is working away.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes with the ground and pound but Christie regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Christie is looking to escape.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Christie defends it. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christie is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Christie is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working.
Christie pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Christie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Christie is defending well. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Christie is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christie's head. #T3#
Barnes not doing much here.
Christie won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Christie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christie is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Christie slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Barnes.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Christie counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Christie's guard.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie checks a low kick from Barnes.
Christie defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Christie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
Christie lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes has his takedown stuffed
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Christie finish him?
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Barnes.
Christie lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Christie as Barnes shoots in.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Christie throws a monster overhand right that drops Barnes! Christie follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie retains his featherweight title!
An intense looking Steven Christie took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 374 Banahatti Vs Komaroff
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Christie misses with an uppercut. Pickton saw that one coming.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pickton.
Pickton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Christie misses.
Christie lands a jab.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pickton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pickton lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pickton misses the target.
Pickton moves out of range of the strikes.
Pickton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pickton walks into a left hand.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie misses with a left hand
enabling Pickton to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pickton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christie in his tracks.
Christie scores with a nice right hand.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Pickton. #T1#
Pickton throws a good cross that connects.
Pickton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Christie misses with a combination
and Pickton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pickton cracks Christie with a good jab.
Christie takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Christie has knocked Pickton down with a huge combo! Christie steps away and waves a wobbly Pickton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Pickton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Christie.
Oh Pickton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pickton throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
Pickton seems to have got his legs back now.
Christie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pickton jabs Christie to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Pickton slips the punch.
Christie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pickton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christie scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Pickton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pickton misses with a double jab.
Christie works the jab nicely.
Christie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pickton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pickton.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pickton.
Pickton lands with a right hand.
Pickton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christie finds it's way round the side to connect with Pickton's head.
Pickton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Pickton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pickton momentarily.
Pickton moves away from the strike by Christie.
A little feinted left hand from Pickton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pickton staying out of range there.
Pickton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pickton looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Pickton throws an overhand right that lands on Christie's shoulder, as Christie tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Pickton.
Pickton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christie on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pickton looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Pickton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Christie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pickton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Pickton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pickton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pickton misses with a body shot.
Pickton looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Pickton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Pickton counters with a nice uppercut.
Robert Pickton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pickton.
Pickton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pickton blocks a jab.
Pickton misses with a looping left.
Pickton misses with a straight right.
Christie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Pickton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pickton loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
Pickton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pickton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christie counters with a left and a right that stings Pickton.
Pickton throws an overhand right that lands on Christie's shoulder, as Christie tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pickton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pickton.
Nice body punch from Pickton.
Christie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christie throws a series of punches but Pickton avoids them all with ease.
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pickton.
Robert Pickton is winning the standup battle so far.
Pickton misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Pickton misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Christie connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Pickton! He's out on his feet! Christie rushes in and drops Pickton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Steven Christie stared into the camera and said 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 372- Enter Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Christie.#CUT2#It looks like Ubereem Rua has been cut.#TD#
Christie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rua to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Christie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Rua is rocked!
Rua tries to clinch but Christie moves away
and Christie rattles Rua with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rua tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Christie dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rua stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Post fight, Steven Christie took to the microphone: 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 370 Marek vs Walden
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weasel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weasel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cranky Weasel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weasel shoots in but no luck this time.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Christie avoids the head kick by Weasel.
Christie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Weasel moves into the clinch successfully.
Christie wants to break free but Weasel has control. #BC2#
Weasel breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weasel or perhaps it was just good defense by Christie, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Weasel.
Weasel misses with a takedown
and Christie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
No joy there for Christie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Weasel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weasel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weasel misses with a double jab
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
Weasel tries to clinch up but Christie circles away and keeps his distance.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Weasel manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Weasel.
Christie is looking for a counter combo.
Christie throws a nice looking combination but Weasel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weasel throws out a counter right but Christie avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Weasel darts in and clinches Christie up against the cage.#TD2#
Weasel manages to pull guard.
Christie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Christie preventing the sweep. #T2#
Weasel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Christie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Weasel wants to control but Christie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weasel is trying to get back to full guard.
Weasel keeping control of the position.
Weasel is trying to control but can't.
Christie wants to stand but Weasel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Weasel is looking to get back to full guard here but Christie has managed to pass to side control instead.
Weasel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Weasel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Weasel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Christie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weasel moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Weasel moves into the clinch.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weasel jumps guard but Christie stands there with Weasel around his waist. Weasel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Christie is looking to break free of the clinch but Weasel has double underhooks.
Weasel tries to pull guard but Christie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weasel backs up against the cage.
Christie tries to bum rush Weasel with a series of wild strikes but Weasel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Weasel with that takedown attempt.
Weasel shoots in but Christie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Weasel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christie avoids it really well and circles away.
Weasel shoots in for a double leg but Christie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Weasel moves into the clinch successfully.
Weasel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Weasel.
Christie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Christie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie is trying to push Weasel away but Weasel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weasel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Christie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weasel wants to stall.
Weasel tries to stall but Christie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Christie is trying to break free.#T1#
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Weasel has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Weasel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weasel throws a head kick that half lands.
Weasel wants to clinch but Christie slips to the side
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
Christie lands with a shot to the body.
Weasel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weasel is looking for the big counter here.
Weasel tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
Weasel shoots and misses
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
Weasel throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weasel. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie throws out a powerful jab.
Weasel shoots in looking for a takedown but Christie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weasel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Christie has knocked Weasel down with a huge combo! Christie steps away and waves a wobbly Weasel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Weasel is rocked!
No joy there for Christie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christie blocks the body kick.
Christie cracks Weasel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weasel is still on wobbly legs! Can Christie finish him?
Christie misses with a looping right.
Christie connects with a nice cross there... Weasel is looking wobbly and Christie recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Weasel to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Christie jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 366 Antilles vs Slinger
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Christie misses with a hook
and Rice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rice has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Christie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christie punishes Rice's body with a nice straight punch.
Rice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rice misses with a left hand
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Christie.
Christie cracks Rice with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Rice is rocked!
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Rice counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice swings widly with a right hand
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rice is still on wobbly legs! Can Christie finish him?#T1#
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Rice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Christie does no damage.
Rice now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rice seems to have recovered his senses.
Christie throws a series of punches but Rice moves out of range.
Rice loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
Christie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Christie scores with a four punch combination!
Christie scores with a jab. Rice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice combination there by Christie.
Christie misses with a shot to the body
and Rice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie connects with a right hand. Rice shakes it off.#T2#
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Rice's shoulder, as Rice tries to avoid the shot.
Christie throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Rice's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Christie dives in looking to finish as Rice flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Christie's strikes! Christie is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Rice's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Rice was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 362 Moonlight Battlefield
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christie.
Licker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie slips under a jab.
Christie scores with a sloppy right hand. Licker should have avoided that one.
Jab by Licker.
Christie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Licker drops Christie with a naaaaasty hook - Christie is in real trouble here! Licker dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clam Licker!
Clam Licker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Steven Christie was interviewed post fight and said 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

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