PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Big Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Christianson
vs
Big Bull

191 cm
24
217 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

210 cm
24
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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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 3 - 4 - 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, Billy Big Bull!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christianson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Big Bull.
Big Bull moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christianson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Big Bull throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christianson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Big Bull is in Christianson's guard.
Big Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christianson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Bull is looking to work some ground and pound but Christianson has wrist control.
Big Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Christianson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Bull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Big Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Big Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christianson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Big Bull on the ground.
Big Bull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Big Bull tries to free his leg and advance position but Christianson is retaining full guard.
Christianson wants to stand and escape but Big Bull is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Big Bull with a flurry of punches that miss.
Big Bull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Big Bull trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Big Bull throwing strikes but missing.
Christianson is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Big Bull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christianson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Bull makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Big Bull sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Big Bull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Christianson's guard.
Big Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christianson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Big Bull trying to control from half guard but Christianson is working away.
Big Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christianson's head.
Big Bull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Big Bull working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Big Bull is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Big Bull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Big Bull sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christianson defending well though.
Big Bull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christianson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Big Bull.
Big Bull not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Big Bull there.
Big Bull lands with a punch from half guard.
Big Bull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Big Bull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christianson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Big Bull.
Big Bull working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Big Bull thows a huge punch but Christianson dodges it nicely.
Big Bull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Big Bull dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Big Bull misses with a takedown attempt - Christianson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Christianson catches Big Bull right on the button with a cross.

Christianson instigates a clinch.
Christianson lands with a short shot to the head.

Christianson manages to break the clinch.
Christianson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christianson lands a jab.
Christianson throws a sloppy head kick and Big Bull moves out of range easily.
Christianson tries to clinch up.

Christianson closes the distance and clinches.
Big Bull wants to break the clinch but can't.

Big Bull wants the takedown. Christianson is fighting it off but Big Bull persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Christianson's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christianson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Big Bull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Big Bull from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big Bull decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Christianson, up you get!
Cameron Christianson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Christianson pushes Big Bull up against the cage in a clinch.

Christianson breaks from the clinch.
Big Bull tries to clinch there but Christianson circles away.

Big Bull drives through with a takedown into guard.
Big Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Christianson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big Bull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Big Bull from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull pushing down on Christianson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Big Bull is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Big Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Big Bull throws a strike but Christianson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Big Bull pushing down on Christianson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Big Bull is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big Bull is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Big Bull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Big Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christianson's head.
Big Bull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Big Bull is working for a kimura but Christianson is defending it quite comfortably.
Big Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Big Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Big Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christianson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Big Bull thows a huge punch but Christianson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Big Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Christianson drives through and clinches with Big Bull against the cage.
Big Bull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Christianson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Christianson lands an elbow just above Big Bull 's eye.

Big Bull has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Christianson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Christianson is trying to get back to his feet but Big Bull has full control of the position and if anything, Christianson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Big Bull scores with strikes from the back.
Big Bull lands a shot to the head.
Big Bull missing with strikes.
Big Bull is landing with strikes. Christianson can't take much more of this.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Bull tries to keep control of the position but Christianson is staying busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Big Bull thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Big Bull throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Big Bull is looking for the choke from the back position but Christianson is controlling his hands well.
Big Bull throwing damaging strikes from the back! Christianson could be in trouble here!
Christianson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Big Bull.
Christianson covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Big Bull is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Christianson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Big Bull manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Christianson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Big Bull.
Big Bull loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Christianson hold on?
Christianson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Big Bull thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Christianson.
Big Bull missing with strikes from the back.
Big Bull throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Christianson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Big Bull.
Big Bull struggling to keep hold of the position.
Big Bull throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Big Bull throwing sloppy strikes.
Billy Big Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Big Bull wants to control but Christianson is keeping busy.
Big Bull is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The referee is taking a good look at Christianson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Big Bull!
Big Bull looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Big Bull wants to control but Christianson manages to buck him off and is now in Big Bull's guard! Nice work there by Christianson!
Cameron Christianson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Bull has his hands on Christianson's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Big Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Big Bull winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Big Bull!