PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharp Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharp Head will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Christopher
vs
Head

165 cm
25
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
144 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Christopher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharp Head!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Christopher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Christopher thows a huge punch but Head dodges it nicely.
Head avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christopher.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christopher trying to control the pace.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Christopher thows a huge punch but Head dodges it nicely.
Christopher thows a huge punch but Head dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Christopher in particular looking to stall.
Christopher slips a nice elbow through Head's hands, connecting with Head's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Head's head.
Christopher throwing shots but Head is blocking nicely.
Christopher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christopher working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christopher controlling the action here.
Christopher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christopher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Christopher throwing shots but Head is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christopher.
Head really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christopher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christopher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christopher.
Head avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christopher.
Christopher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christopher throwing shots but Head is blocking nicely.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christopher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Head avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christopher.
Christopher not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Head is defending against the submission attempts here by Christopher.
Christopher controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Head defending well though.
Christopher trying to control from half guard but Head is working away.
Christopher wants to free his trapped foot but Head is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dylan Christopher.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Christopher moves out of range easily.
Sharp Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christopher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
Head feints a jab promting Christopher to slip. Head then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christopher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Head gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Christopher to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christopher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Head's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Christopher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Head.
No luck for Christopher with that takedown attempt.
Christopher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head scores with a nice head shot.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christopher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Christopher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christopher just misses with a punch to the body.
Head checks a leg kick nicely.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Christopher dives in and scores a takedown into Head's guard.
Christopher works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Christopher wants to work for an arm triangle but Head is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christopher.
Head wants to get back to his feet.
Christopher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christopher works his foot free and advances to mount.
Christopher throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Christopher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher unloads with some shots from mount but Head bucks and avoids them well.
The referee warns Head that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Christopher lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Christopher throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Christopher scoring with strikes but Head is staying in there.
Christopher controlling the pace for now.
Christopher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Christopher throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Christopher with the ground and pound from mount.
Christopher working Head over with strikes here.
Christopher working Head over with strikes here.
The referee warns Head that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Christopher landing strikes from the mount and Head is in trouble!
Head holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Christopher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christopher thowing shots but they're missing.
Head holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Christopher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Christopher thowing shots but they're missing.
Christopher throws some wild stikes that Head manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christopher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Christopher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Christopher throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Christopher dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

No luck for Christopher with that takedown attempt.
Head shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Christopher eats them both and turns towards Head to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Head lands with a cross.
Head lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Head lands with an overhand left.
Christopher shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christopher is defended easily by Head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Christopher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head misses with a few strikes there.
Christopher closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Christopher pushes Head against the cage but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christopher is defended easily by Head.
Christopher shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Head misses.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Head ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Head moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Head feints a jab promting Christopher to slip. Head then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christopher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Christopher is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Christopher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Head lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Christopher out cold! Christopher is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sharp Head!