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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christianson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a Boss. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
11 - 1 - 1 |
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217 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Buffet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buffet, right into the meat.
Buffet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buffet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christianson lands a nice looking body shot.
Buffet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christianson is able to avoid easily.
Christianson keeps the fight on the outside.
Christianson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buffet moves out of range of the strikes.
Christianson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buffet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christianson lands the left 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!
Buffet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christianson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson throws an overhand right that lands on Buffet's shoulder, as Buffet tries to avoid the shot.
Buffet takes a swing at Christianson's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Buffet misses the target.
Buffet looks to land a left hand but Christianson moved out of range nicely.
Christianson 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.
Bobby Buffet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christianson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Christianson misses.
Buffet throws an overhand right that lands on Christianson's shoulder, as Christianson tries to avoid the shot.
Christianson misses with a lunging right hand
and Buffet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christianson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christianson throws a leg kick but Buffet moved away.
Buffet is looking to score with low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buffet moves out of range of the body kick from Christianson.
Christianson avoids the body shot from Buffet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christianson. Buffet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buffet misses the shot to the body.
Buffet leaves Christianson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christianson lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffet lands a right hook to the body.
Christianson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buffet takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Buffet stuffs the takedown attempt from Christianson. Christianson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Christianson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buffet swinging wildly here.
Buffet connects with a body shot.
Buffet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buffet misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buffet struggles to land a body shot inside as Christianson controls his hands.
Buffet tries to circle away but Christianson has him pinned against the cage.
Buffet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Christianson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Christianson tries to score a body lock takedown but Buffet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buffet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buffet misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buffet throws a punch but it's blocked by Christianson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buffet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Christianson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Christianson is trying to drag Buffet to the mat but Buffet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gabe Christianson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buffet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Buffet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christianson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buffet is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Buffet. Beautiful body shot.
Buffet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christianson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buffet wants to clinch
enabling Christianson to counter with a crisp jab.
Buffet cracks Christianson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffet scores with a shot to the body.
Buffet misses with a looping left.
Buffet throws an overhand right that lands on Christianson's shoulder, as Christianson tries to avoid the shot.
Buffet throws a head kick but Christianson moves out of range.
Buffet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christianson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christianson connects with the punch.
Buffet throws a jab when Christianson was well out of range.
Christianson moves out of range of the strikes.
Christianson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christianson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buffet's waist but Buffet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christianson off to one side.
Christianson connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christianson cracks the inside of Buffet's front leg.
Christianson scores with a hook to the body. Buffet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christianson takes one to the chin there.
Christianson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Buffet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christianson moves out of range of the body kick from Buffet.
Christianson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Christianson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is looking to take a break and control but Buffet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buffet trying to control but Christianson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christianson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Christianson misses with a punch to the head.
Christianson biding his time, looking for the opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buffet tries to roll but Christianson sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Christianson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Christianson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christianson fails with a takedown attempt.
Buffet moves in looking to clinch but Christianson pushes him off.
Buffet misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buffet.
Buffet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christianson can pounce on him.
Buffet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buffet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Buffet throws a lazy head kick
and Christianson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffet tries to clinch up but Christianson circles away and keeps his distance.
Buffet throws a jab but it's blocked by Christianson.
Buffet tries to clinch but Christianson moves away
and Christianson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buffet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buffet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Christianson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christianson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buffet tries to avoid it but Christianson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buffet to the ground. Buffet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gabe Christianson is winning the standup battle so far.
Christianson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buffet moves away.
Buffet throws the kick towards the body but Christianson avoids it.
Buffet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buffet doesn't manage to clinch there - Christianson circles away.
Bobby Buffet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Christianson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Christianson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Buffet.
Christianson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christianson thuds his right hand into Buffet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christianson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buffet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buffet just misses with a punch to the body.
Buffet ducks under a wild hook from Christianson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson connects with a right hand. Buffet shakes it off.
Christianson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buffet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Christianson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christianson scores with a nice head shot.
Buffet is rocked!
Christianson fakes the body blow, causing Buffet to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Buffet goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabe Christianson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabe Christianson waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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