PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Michieletto
vs
Christopher

215 cm
31
275 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
265 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davide Michieletto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michieletto thows a leg kick but Christopher checks it
and Christopher counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christopher cracks a nice hook into Michieletto's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Christopher.
Christopher works the jab nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Christopher.
Michieletto tries to work over Christopher's front leg with a kick but Christopher checks it.
Michieletto misses with a head kick.
Michieletto throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Michieletto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michieletto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christopher.
Christopher lands with a straight right. Michieletto didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Davide Michieletto has been cut.
Michieletto misses with a double jab.
Michieletto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christopher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christopher has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Michieletto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Michieletto blocks a head kick by Christopher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto misses with a head kick.
Davide Michieletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christopher jabs at Michieletto's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michieletto.
Michieletto is breathing heavily.
Christopher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christopher cracks Michieletto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Christopher cracks Michieletto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Michieletto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Christopher finish him?

Michieletto is rocked!
Christopher lands a brutal uppercut that launches Michieletto off his feet! Michieletto tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Christopher!
A relieved looking Leonard Christopher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.