PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christianson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Like a Boss. This should be fireworks!

Man
vs
Christianson

190 cm
23
222 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

1337 ANZAC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Super Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Christianson blocks the leg kick.
Christianson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Christianson instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christianson as Man tries to tie him up.
Christianson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christianson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christianson lands with a short shot to the head.
Christianson is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christianson throws a head punch that misses.
Christianson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Man up against the cage.
Christianson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christianson scores with a shoulder strike.
Man throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Christianson closes the distance and clinches.
Christianson working aggressively here.

Christianson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christianson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man feints and then cracks Christianson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christianson down.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Christianson slips the punch.
Christianson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christianson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man defending well as Christianson loads up on a big left hand.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christianson tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christianson was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Christianson misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Christianson lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's 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!
Christianson wants to clinch
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Christianson's knee but Christianson avoids it well.

Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Christianson controls the action.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man prevents a body shot from Christianson.

Christianson breaks the clinch.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christianson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gabe Christianson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man dives in and grabs Christianson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christianson pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Good leg kick by Christianson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by Christianson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Christianson doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Christianson tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christianson walks into a jab.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christianson scores with a decent looking hook.
Christianson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man swings for the body but Christianson moves out of range.

Man moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Man tries to work over Christianson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is working Man over against the cage.
Man looking to stall.
Christianson blocks an uppercut.
Christianson tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christianson prevents a body shot from Man.
Man trying to control the position but instead, Christianson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Man into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christianson pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christianson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Christianson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Christianson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Christianson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Christianson is just out of range.
Christianson misses with a series of wild punches.
Man looks to land a right hand but Christianson moved out of range.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Christianson's front leg but catches the back leg as Christianson tries to avoid it.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Man checks a low kick from Christianson.
Christianson misses the jab.
Christianson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christianson is looking to score with low kicks.
Christianson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Christianson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christianson works Man's body with a nice hook.
Christianson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a push kick but Christianson slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Christianson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christianson.
Christianson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Christianson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christianson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Christianson with a hook.
Christianson misses with a series of wild punches.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Christianson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Christianson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Christianson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christianson trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christianson is keeping the position for now.
Man throws a strike but Christianson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Man keeping moving, preventing Christianson from controlling successfully.
Christianson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gabe Christianson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Man missing with a left hand there. Christianson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gabe Christianson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Christianson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Christianson looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Christianson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man shoots for a takedown but Christianson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christianson misses with a low kick.
Christianson wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.

Christianson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christianson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.

Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man moves away from the strike by Christianson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a looping right.
Christianson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christianson. Christianson obviously looking to wear him down.
Christianson throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Christianson throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christianson.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christianson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christianson wants to clinch.
Man throws a low kick but Christianson avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Christianson 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! This is the final round!

Christianson slips under a jab.
Christianson thows a body shot but no joy.

Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Christianson trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Christianson is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christianson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Christianson holds on and takes a little breather.
Christianson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson is trying to keep Man in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabe Christianson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Christianson misses with a hook.
Christianson throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christianson moves out of range of the strikes.
Christianson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christianson throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christianson throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Christianson tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Christianson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Christianson lands a body shot.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Christianson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Christianson. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christianson throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christianson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christianson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christianson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Man clinches with his opponent.
Christianson lands a body punch.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Christianson leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Christianson.
Christianson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Christianson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christianson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Super Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Christianson controls his hands.
Christianson looking to slow down the pace here.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Christianson manages to break the clinch.
Christianson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christianson cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gabe Christianson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Christianson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christianson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man misses with a body shot.
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!
Christianson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christianson is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Christianson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Christianson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christianson connects with a single shot there.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christianson moves away.
Christianson moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Christianson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christianson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Christianson!
A pretty intense looking Gabe Christianson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.