PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Christianson
vs
Locke II

191 cm
22
217 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Locke II!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christianson tries to avoid it but Locke II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christianson to the ground. Christianson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christianson tries to clinch but Locke II moves out of range.

Locke II shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Locke II showed some decent athleticism there.
Christianson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Locke II.
Christianson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Locke II trying to control from half guard but Christianson is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke II might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christianson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Locke II is working for a submission of some sort.
Locke II trying to control from half guard but Christianson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Locke II is pressing down on Christianson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christianson is holding on for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Christianson gets a clinch.
Locke II tries for a takedown but Christianson manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Christianson.

Locke II breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Locke II with that takedown attempt.
Cameron Christianson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke II.
Christianson tries to clinch up but Locke II circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke II closes the distance but Christianson moves to the side
and Christianson counters with a solid body kick.
Locke II looks gassed!
Locke II gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Christianson counters by moving into the clinch.
Locke II has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christianson misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christianson.
Locke II changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christianson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Christianson is looking to clinch but Locke II is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson shoots in for a double leg but Locke II sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Locke II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Christianson moves into the clinch.
Locke II has had enough of the clinch but Christianson keeps him there for the moment.
Christianson is leaning against Locke II and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christianson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Locke II in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Christianson with a knee to the head.
Christianson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Christianson tries to land knees in the clinch but Locke II avoids the damage to the body.
Christianson pushes off an throws an elbow but Locke II leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Locke II breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christianson tries to clinch but Locke II moves away
and Locke II counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christianson tries to clinch up.
Christianson tries to clinch but Locke II is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Locke II misses

and Christianson counters by moving into the clinch.
Christianson looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Locke II pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke II looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Christianson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Christianson darts in trying to clinch

and Locke II counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christianson looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Locke II breaks the clinch.
Locke II throws a lazy head kick

and Christianson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christianson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Locke II breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christianson wants to clinch

and Locke II counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Locke II.
Locke II trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Locke II loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Locke II from controlling successfully.
Locke II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christianson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Locke II trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Locke II wants to stand but Christianson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Locke II gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Locke II has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christianson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Locke II dodges an elbow strike from Christianson.
A frustrated look appears on Locke II's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christianson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Locke II pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke II tries for a takedown but Christianson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Locke II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Christianson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Christianson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke II tries to reverse the position but Christianson maintains control.
Christianson controlling his opponent.
Locke II is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Locke II will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Locke II. Locke II gets slowly back to his feet.
Christianson leaves Locke II with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Locke II throws a head kick that misses
and Christianson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Locke II with a lazy takedown attempt

and Christianson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cameron Christianson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke II.
Christianson lands an elbow inside.
Christianson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Christianson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Christianson tries a knee to the head but Locke II blocks it.
Locke II has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Locke II tries to score a body lock takedown but Christianson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christianson crunches a lovely knee into Locke II's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christianson lands a nice knee to the body.
Christianson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Christianson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Locke II fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Christianson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Christianson.
Locke II is working for takedown but Christianson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Locke II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christianson's defenses.
Christianson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Locke II blocks an elbow strike.
Locke II is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Christianson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christianson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Locke II is working for takedown but Christianson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Christianson missing with knees to the body.

Locke II breaks the clinch.
Christianson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Locke II blocks the body kick.
Locke II shoots in but Christianson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Locke II shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Christianson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Locke II wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christianson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Locke II breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke II gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Christianson moves into the clinch.
Christianson lands an elbow that stopped Locke II in his tracks for a moment.
Christianson blocks an elbow strike.
Locke II misses with an elbow over the top.
Locke II can't get the takedown.
Locke II has Christianson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Christianson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Locke II jumps guard but Christianson stands there with Locke II around his waist. Locke II gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Christianson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Locke II tries to score a body lock takedown but Christianson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christianson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Locke II's efforts to push away.
Locke II tries for a takedown but Christianson manages to get underhooks.
Locke II drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christianson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Christianson lands an elbow inside.
Christianson tries to land a knee to the head but Locke II blocks with his arms.

Locke II jumps guard and drags Christianson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Locke II pushes Christianson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Christianson wants to clinch
and Locke II counters with a left and a right that stings Christianson.
Locke II misses with a combination
and Christianson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Locke II scores with a takedown into Christianson's guard.
Locke II trying to control the position from guard on top but Christianson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christianson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christianson tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Locke II is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Locke II trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Christianson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christianson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Christianson!