PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parker Kirsten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kirsten
vs
Christopher

188 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Kirsten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kirsten gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Christopher postures up.
Kirsten seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Christopher trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirsten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christopher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirsten is trying to control the position but Christopher postures up.
Christopher with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kirsten has closed the distance and engaged Christopher in a clinch.
Christopher fails to pull guard.
Kirsten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christopher.
Christopher gets underhooks to prevent Kirsten's takedown attempt.
Christopher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kirsten blocks an uppercut.

Kirsten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Christopher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Christopher showed some decent athleticism there.

Kirsten has one foot on Christopher's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liam Christopher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Kirsten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirsten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirsten leaves Christopher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Kirsten counters with a quick kick to the body but Christopher blocks it.
Parker Kirsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Christopher.
Christopher doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirsten circles away.
Kirsten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christopher manages to circle out of the way.
Kirsten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Kirsten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Christopher throws a head kick that misses.
As Christopher looks to move away, Kirsten throws a big counter combo bu Christopher just gets out of the way.

Christopher rushes Kirsten and presses him up against the cage.

Kirsten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kirsten instigates a clinch.
Kirsten tries to work over Christopher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Kirsten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Kirsten with that takedown attempt.
Christopher tries to counter by closing the distance.

Christopher looking to score a takedown here. Kirsten is defending well but Christopher drives through and ends up in Kirsten's guard.
Kirsten looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Christopher puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Christopher is keen to just control but Kirsten is a slippery customer.
Kirsten wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher trying to control the action but Kirsten is working from the bottom.
Kirsten controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirsten is breathing heavily.
Christopher is thwarting Kirsten's attempts to control the position.
Christopher controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Christopher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Parker Kirsten will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirsten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Christopher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kirsten on his heels. He'll look to pass Kirsten's guard now, I'm sure.
Kirsten is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Christopher dives into side control.

Christopher throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Christopher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Christopher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirsten keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christopher tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirsten managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Christopher.
Christopher trying to control the action but Kirsten is working from the bottom.

Christopher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirsten is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christopher wants to control but Kirsten is keeping him busy.

Kirsten explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kirsten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christopher.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kirsten tries to throw a body punch but Christopher avoids it by throwing Kirsten back against the cage.
Kirsten stops a takedown attempt from Christopher.

Christopher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kirsten clinches with his opponent.
Come on Kirsten - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kirsten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christopher gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christopher as Kirsten tries to tie him up.
Kirsten lands a body punch.
Kirsten drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christopher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parker Kirsten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Christopher instigates a clinch.
Christopher blocks a body shot from Kirsten.
Christopher fails to pull guard.
Parker Kirsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Christopher.

Kirsten breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirsten checks a leg kick.

Kirsten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kirsten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirsten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christopher avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Christopher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christopher lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirsten keeping moving, preventing Christopher from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Parker Kirsten will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kirsten gets caught flat footed, as Christopher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kirsten pushes Christopher off and gets back to his feet.
Christopher throws a head kick that misses.
Kirsten is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christopher.
Christopher dives in and grabs Kirsten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirsten pushes down on Christopher's head and hops out.
Kirsten wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Christopher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christopher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirsten circles away.
Kirsten throws a quick counter head kick but Christopher was just out of range.

Kirsten clinches up with Christopher and pushes him back against the cage.

Kirsten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christopher slaps away a takedown attempt from Kirsten, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirsten moves into the clinch.
Kirsten working aggressively here.

Kirsten breaks the clinch.

Kirsten has Christopher up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirsten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christopher can do to turn this around?

Christopher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christopher misses with a takedown attempt
and Kirsten counters with a two punch combo.
Parker Kirsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Christopher.
Kirsten tries to clinch up.
Christopher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirsten.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christopher is defended easily by Kirsten.
Christopher throws a sloppy head kick and Kirsten moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kirsten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker Kirsten is winning the standup battle so far.
Christopher shoots and misses
and Kirsten counters with a big head kick but Christopher shrugs it off.
Christopher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirsten defends it nicely.

Kirsten pushes Christopher up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kirsten breaks from the clinch.
Christopher has a takedown stuffed.
Kirsten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christopher throws out a leg kick but Kirsten moves out of range and Christopher only half commits.
Kirsten moves in looking to clinch but Christopher pushes him off.
Kirsten sets himself, and Christopher steps forward looking for the clinch! Kirsten avoids it this time.
Christopher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kirsten forces Christopher back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kirsten.
A short right from Kirsten.
Christopher tries for a takedown but Kirsten manages to get underhooks.
Come on Kirsten - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kirsten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christopher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirsten stops a takedown attempt from Christopher.
Kirsten can't find room to land a body shot as Christopher controls the action.
Liam Christopher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker Kirsten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirsten is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Parker Kirsten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirsten, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parker Kirsten!