PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miyata San (ranked 1823 p4p, 2136 weight class) and Jeryl Christ (ranked 197 p4p, 231 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

San
vs
Christ

178 cm
21
158
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
140
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

HELLBENT
New Standard

HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miyata San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeryl Christ!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and San counters with a left to the body.
San misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christ looks to throw the jab but San is out of range.
San's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christ under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christ darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
San throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
San ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
San takes one to the chin there.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
San lands an overhand right.
Christ moves out of range as San strikes.
San scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christ in his tracks.
Christ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.

San shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christ is trying to defend against the ground and pound but San scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christ pushes San off looking to stand but San dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San is nestled in close to Christ, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ tries to kick San off but San keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
San working over Christ with some ground and pound. Christ looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Christ on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
San controlling the action here.
San slips a nice elbow through Christ's hands, connecting with Christ's forehead.
Christ pushes San off looking to stand but San dives back in and keeps control.
San is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
San trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
San missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christ is trying to stand.
San thows a huge punch but Christ dodges it nicely.
San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
San thows a huge punch but Christ dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christ is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
Christ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San.
Christ is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
San thows a huge punch but Christ dodges it nicely.
San throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
San prevents Christ from standing back up.
San controlling the action here.
Christ is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Christ takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
San misses with a straight right.
Christ takes one to the chin there.
San ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San cracks Christ with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as San lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyata San dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

San lands a nice shot that snaps Christ's head back.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice hook.

San closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - San lands in his opponent's guard.
Christ wants to stand and escape but San is having none of it.
Christ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ wants to stand but San is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
San is looking to work some ground and pound but Christ has wrist control.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst San is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely.
San attempts a counter takedown but Christ avoids it well and moves away.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Christ lands a nice shot that snaps San's head back.
Christ missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christ circles away.
San lands a jab to the nose.
San takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christ connects with a body shot.
San swings widly with a right hand
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Miyata San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like San has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ thuds a left hand into San's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Christ lands a head shot.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from San.

San shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Christ napping and manages to drive through into side control!
San in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
San is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christ is trying to buck San off.
San 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
San prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Christ managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by San.
San throws a strike aimed at the side of Christ's head but Christ avoids it well.
Miyata San overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
San in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by San.
Christ avoids any damage from the ground and pound of San.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
San in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends.
Christ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but San is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from San seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but San drags him back down.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ moves out of range as San strikes.

San feints and as Christ raises his hands in defense, San changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
San passes Christ's left leg - he's now in half guard.
San throwing shots but Christ is blocking nicely.
Christ is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyata San dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

San throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
San throws a big counter combination but Christ scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
San throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
A big left from San misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts San, as that shot connected.
Christ 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.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christ!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San has his takedown stuffed
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
San throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Jeryl Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
San moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Jeryl Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San scores with a decent looking hook.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from San.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from San misses the target.
Christ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
San takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christ misses with a hook.
San scores with a punch to the head.
Christ walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from San. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ slips a straight right by San.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San.
Christ thuds a left hand into San's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from San misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from San is defended easily by Christ.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
San throws out a powerful jab.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
San missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ moves away from the strike by San.
Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
San throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Christ enables San to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christ manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
San postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ wants to stand up but San is controlling him.
Jeryl Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Christ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San.

Christ has an active guard here but San has managed to pass into half guard.
Christ punching from the bottom.

Christ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but San pulls his head out easily.
Christ is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well.

Christ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyata San showed his dominance in that final round.
Well San 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Miyata San!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Miyata San!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Miyata San!

Miyata San wins by unanimous decision!