PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shank Flabbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flabbott has chosen Wait and Bleed as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Christianson
vs
Flabbott

193 cm
28
251 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

186 cm
27
290 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaze Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shank Flabbott!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flabbott cracks Christianson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Flabbott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christianson struggling a bit here.

Flabbott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christianson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Christianson is trying to get back to half guard.
Flabbott tries to move into full mount but can't pass Christianson's legs.
Flabbott is looking to take a break and control but Christianson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christianson is looking for a sweep.
Christianson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Flabbott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabbott looking to control but instead Christianson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Flabbott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christianson's head.
Flabbott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Flabbott seems to be working for a kimura but Christianson defends the submission attempt.

Flabbott is working for a kimura but Christianson is defending it quite comfortably.

Flabbott seems to be looking for submissions.
Christianson is looking for a sweep. Flabbott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson trying to hold on to Flabbott's head to control him but Flabbott postures up.
Flabbott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christianson is looking to improve his position.
Christianson trying to control from the bottom.
Flabbott is nestled in close to Christianson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Christianson wants to control but Flabbott is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Christianson has one foot on Flabbott's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christianson misses with a hook. Flabbott ducked under it nicely.
Flabbott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christianson in his tracks.
Flabbott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christianson cracks the inside of Flabbott's front leg.
Flabbott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flabbott throws an overhand right that lands on Christianson's shoulder, as Christianson tries to avoid the shot.
Christianson throws a jab when Flabbott was well out of range.
Christianson misses with a hook

and Flabbott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Flabbott from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flabbott throws a big right hand that misses.
Christianson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christianson pulls Flabbott in close to his closed guard and prevents Flabbott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Flabbott throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flabbott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flabbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Christianson has momentary wrist control but Flabbott slips an elbow through the middle.
Christianson keeping full guard, as Flabbott tries to pass.
Christianson has his hands on Flabbott's head, controlling the position.
Flabbott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flabbott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christianson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shank Flabbott dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Flabbott.
Christianson is looking to regain half guard here but Flabbott keeps moving and retains side control.
Flabbott creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Christianson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Flabbott throwing strikes but Christianson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Flabbott tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Christianson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Christianson looking to control but Flabbott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flabbott tries to hold on but Christianson pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabbott can't escape the position.
Flabbott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flabbott working to try and regain half guard.
Flabbott wants to control but Christianson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flabbott wants to pass the guard but Christianson is keeping the position.
Christianson is trying to keep Flabbott in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Flabbott misses.
Christianson thows a body shot but no joy.
Christianson throws a jab when Flabbott was well out of range.
Blaze Christianson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christianson swings widly with a right hand

and Flabbott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christianson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flabbott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christianson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flabbott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flabbott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flabbott is looking to work some ground and pound but Christianson has wrist control.
Christianson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Flabbott from controlling successfully.
Christianson being controlled here, momentarily.
Flabbott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flabbott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christianson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flabbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christianson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christianson looking for a sweep. Not yet Christianson, not yet.
Christianson is trying to keep Flabbott in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christianson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flabbott postures up.
Christianson can't keep his opponent in guard - Flabbott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christianson wants to control but Flabbott is keeping busy.
Christianson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flabbott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christianson wants to control but Flabbott is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shank Flabbott 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!

Christianson takes a swing at Flabbott's ribcage but misses.
Christianson scores with a sloppy right hand. Flabbott should have avoided that one.
Flabbott misses the shot to the body.
Christianson slips a straight right by Flabbott.
Christianson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christianson. Flabbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flabbott takes a swing at Christianson's ribcage but misses.
Christianson with a jab.
Flabbott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christianson defends it nicely.
Christianson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson lands with an uppercut that bounces Flabbott off the cage and back into range.
Christianson jabs Flabbott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christianson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flabbott.
Flabbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christianson moves away.
Flabbott throws an off balance right hand
and Christianson counters with a nice body shot.
Flabbott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christianson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christianson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Flabbott takes a step back to recover.
Christianson misses the body punch

so Flabbott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flabbott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blaze Christianson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson controls Flabbott momentarily but Flabbott frees himself.
Flabbott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flabbott passes Christianson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christianson is looking to control Flabbott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christianson avoid being mounted?
Christianson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flabbott.
Christianson controlling the position for now.
Flabbott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flabbott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is trying to maintain the position but Flabbott is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Flabbott wants to pass the guard but Christianson is defending well.

Flabbott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christianson is just riding it out for now. Flabbott eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christianson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flabbott trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Christianson trying to keep a closed guard but Flabbott is proving a slippery customer.
Shank Flabbott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flabbott wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
Shank Flabbott 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.
Flabbott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Christianson working a defensive guard here.
Flabbott with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Christianson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christianson throws a hook to the side of Flabbott's head but Flabbott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christianson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christianson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shank Flabbott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flabbott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shank Flabbott!
After the big win, Shank Flabbott made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.