PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Christiano (ranked 773 p4p, 1621 weight class) and Tyson Law (ranked 127 p4p, 248 weight class). Law is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Christiano
vs
Law

180 cm
21
175
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
170
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Core Combat

Hardcore Sports Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Law!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law with a poor takedown
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law with a poor takedown
and Christiano counters with a nice body kick.
Christiano lands with a shot to the body.

Law 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.
Law won't allow Christiano to sweep him here.
Christiano is adopting a defensive guard.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Christiano.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Christiano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christiano defends it easily.

Christiano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Law scores with a takedown into Christiano's guard.
Christiano is controlling Law's posture.
Law postures up in Christiano's guard and throws a big left but Christiano blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Law working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Christiano is pulling down on Law's head to control his posture.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law is fighting to break Christiano's control of his arms but Christiano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Christiano has wrist control.
Christiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christiano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Christiano controlling the action here.
Christiano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Christiano prevents Law from improving his position.
Law is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christiano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christiano's back!
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!
Christiano trying to control the hands but Law won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Christiano hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Law. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Christiano is in bad spot here.
Law misses with an elbow to the head.
Christiano can't escape the position.
Law throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Christiano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Law gets his way!
Christiano covering up well and avoiding damage.

Law is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Christiano right now.
Christiano is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Law on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Christiano is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christiano showing good submission defense here.

Law working for a choke but Christiano is defending well.
Christiano trying to control the hands but Law won't let him.
Law misses with an elbow to the head.
Law is striking well from the back but Christiano escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Christiano is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law working Christiano over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Law dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Law decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Christiano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Law scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law working over Christiano with some ground and pound. Christiano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Christiano is trying to control but can't.
Law thows a huge punch but Christiano dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano is positioning himself well to prevent Law advancing to mount.
Tyson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christiano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Law 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.
Ground and pound from Law.
Christiano has his hands clasped together around Law's back. He's all about the action.
Further stalling from Christiano.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Law working Christiano over with strikes.
Law scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Christiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Law 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.
Christiano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Law working over Christiano with some ground and pound. Christiano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Christiano has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christiano wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Law working over Christiano with some ground and pound. Christiano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law throwing shots but Christiano is blocking nicely.

Law is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Christiano to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Christiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law with a flurry of punches that miss.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Law throws a big elbow that misses.
Christiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christiano controlling Law's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Law lands a couple of elbows.
Christiano is pulling down on Law's head to control his posture.
Law passes into half guard.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
Christiano is controlling Law's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Law working Christiano over with strikes.

Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christiano tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Law there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Law 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!

Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Law shoots and misses
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Law takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Christiano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christiano!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christiano defends it nicely.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Christiano's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Law.
Law looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Christiano as Law shoots in.
Christiano throws a quick counter head kick but Law was just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Christiano as Law shoots in.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Christiano scores with a hook.

Law shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Christiano kicks off Law and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christiano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christiano sprawls well. Christiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Christiano slaps away a takedown attempt from Law, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Law moves his leg out of the way.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Christiano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christiano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Law staying out of range there.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.

Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Christiano manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Law looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Christiano!

Christiano sneaks out the side door and pushes Law away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Christiano lands with a good body shot.
Law takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Law on the side of the head.
Law looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Christiano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Law's body.
Christiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Law!
Tyson Law is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Tyson Law thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.