PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 3590 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Flo Holl (ranked 274 p4p, 100 weight class). Christie comes to the cage accompanied by Amityville. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Flo Holl was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Christie
vs
Holl

170 cm
31
145
17 - 15 - 2

178 cm
28
145
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Northern Zombie
NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl throws a body kick that misses
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
Christie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holl throws a push kick but Christie slaps the foot to one side.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Holl slips the punch.
Holl lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Holl.
Holl misses with the body kick
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Holl.
Holl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holl throws a solid leg kick but Christie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holl.
Holl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Holl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holl blocks a jab.
Holl throws a fast counter high kick but Christie manages to duck under it in time.
Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holl is looking to score with low kicks.
Holl throws out a leg kick but Christie moves out of range and Holl only half commits.
Holl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Holl ducks down to avoid it.
Christie throws a right and a left that Holl avoids nicely.
Holl has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holl does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie scores with a decent looking hook.
Holl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Christie misses.
Christie darts in looking for a takedown but Holl gets double underhooks and turns Christie into the cage.

Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Christie misses.
Holl throws a body kick that misses.
Christie blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Holl, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Holl.
Holl scoring well with a low kick there.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christie checks a leg kick.
Holl walks into a jab.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Holl is predictable there

and Christie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christie.

Christie decides to stand up.
Christie scores with a jab. Holl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christie.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holl momentarily.
Holl lands with a slapping head kick.

Christie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Christie has control of the leg.
Holl moves into full guard.
Holl controlling the position.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Christie stands up and waves to Holl to follow him.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holl.
Holl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holl throws a leg kick that misses.
Holl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holl throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Christie.
A punch combination from Christie misses.
Holl misses with a body kick.
Holl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holl. Christie shrugs it off though.
Holl with the inside leg kick.
Christie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holl misses with a kick to the body

and Christie counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holl is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Holl is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl can't do much from the bottom here.
Christie is working Holl over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holl takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Holl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ground and pound from Christie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holl tries to bench press Christie off him but Christie keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Christie working the head with strikes.
Holl controls the position for a moment.
Christie landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Christie lands with a good body shot.
Holl misses with a head kick.
Christie blocks a head kick by Holl.
Flo Holl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie throws a head kick but Holl moves out of range.
Holl misses with a low kick as Christie jumps back.
Holl throws a leg kick but Christie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christie feinted with a counter takedown.
Holl moves away from the strike by Christie.
Holl throws a fast counter high kick but Christie manages to duck under it in time.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Holl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holl.
Holl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christie checks the leg kick.
Christie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Holl misses with a kick to the body
and Christie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Holl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holl replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Christie blocks it well.
Holl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holl cracks Christie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Holl's head but Holl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Christie off balance momentarily.
Holl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie checks a leg kick.
Holl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christie.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christie.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Holl tries to land a front kick but Christie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holl throws a head kick but Christie moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Christie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holl looks to land a body kick but Christie moved away.
Christie is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holl throws a low kick but Christie avoids it.
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Christie off balance momentarily.
Holl connects with a solid leg kick.
Holl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holl momentarily.
Holl cracks Christie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holl looks to land a body kick but Christie moved away.
Holl lands a front kick.
Christie scores with a body shot.
Holl is looking to land body kicks.
Holl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holl tries to work over Christie's front leg with a kick but Christie checks it.
Holl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Holl counters with a body kick that stops Christie in his tracks momentarily.
Christie checks a leg kick.
Christie has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie shoots in for a double leg but Holl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Holl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holl tries to land a front kick but Christie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Christie blocks the leg kick.
Christie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Holl was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holl moves away from the strike by Christie.
Holl pushes Christie away with a front kick.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holl.
Holl on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holl lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
Christie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christie misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holl was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Holl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie avoids the head kick by Holl.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holl is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Holl throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Christie misses.
Holl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christie moves out of range of the body kick from Holl.
Holl lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Christie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holl scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie avoids the head kick by Holl.
Christie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holl moves to clinch but Christie breaks away
and Christie counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Holl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Holl counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christie misses with a few strikes there.
Christie throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Christie scores with a jab.
Holl throws a head kick that Christie semi-blocks.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Christie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holl to the mat! Holl manages to get full guard.
Holl controlling Christie's posture.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Christie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holl controlling the position.
Christie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christie is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl keeps trying to improve his position.
Holl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holl wants to sweep here but Christie controlling him for the moment.
Holl controls Christie momentarily but Christie frees himself.
Holl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holl is trying to control the position but Christie postures up.
Holl lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Christie being controlled here, momentarily.
Christie is pulling down on Holl's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holl might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Christie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holl is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christie is on top in guard.

Holl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christie is one step ahead there.
Holl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christie landing with the ground and pound.
Holl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Christie throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie with a nice head shot there.
Christie won't allow Holl to sweep him here.
Christie postures up and lands a big shot to Holl's brow.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Holl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christie won't allow Holl to sweep him here.
Holl controls Christie momentarily but Christie frees himself.
Christie postures up in Holl's guard and throws a big left but Holl blocks it.
Holl trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christie is in close to Holl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christie 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
After winning the bout, Steven Christie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.