PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 4298 p4p, 4411 weight class) and Brock Harrisburg (ranked 543 p4p, 556 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.

Lothbrock
vs
Harrisburg

185 cm
31
235
4 - 12 - 0

190 cm
23
280
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrock takes one on the button.
Lothbrock tries to clinch there but Harrisburg circles away.

Lothbrock rushes Harrisburg and presses him up against the cage.
Harrisburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Harrisburg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harrisburg lands an uppercut.
Harrisburg working hard to break the clinch.
Lothbrock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been hearing reports that Lothbrock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harrisburg misses with a body punch.
Lothbrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrisburg avoids it.
Lothbrock tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lothbrock lands a takedown into guard.
Harrisburg is trying to keep Lothbrock in close.
Harrisburg working a defensive guard but Lothbrock manages to pass into side control anyway.
Harrisburg tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Lothbrock stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lothbrock wants to control but Harrisburg is keeping him busy.
Harrisburg prevents Lothbrock from improving position.
Lothbrock trying to control the action but Harrisburg is working from the bottom.
Lothbrock throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Harrisburg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

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.
Harrisburg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lothbrock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lothbrock in the domination position with Harrisburg hanging on.

Lothbrock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harrisburg is trying to get back to half guard.
Lothbrock tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lothbrock 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.
Lothbrock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harrisburg to see if he's OK.
Harrisburg wants to control but Lothbrock postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock is staying tight to Harrisburg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Harrisburg struggling a bit here.
Harrisburg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harrisburg is looking to control Lothbrock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrisburg avoid being mounted?
Harrisburg regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lothbrock.
Harrisburg keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harrisburg keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lothbrock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harrisburg pinned against the cage. Harrisburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lothbrock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lothbrock - that landed with a thud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lothbrock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harrisburg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lothbrock lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lothbrock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Harrisburg.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lothbrock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Harrisburg tries to keep at a distance but Lothbrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lothbrock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lothbrock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harrisburg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lothbrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrisburg can do to turn this around?
Harrisburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Lothbrock has double underhooks.
Lothbrock keeps control of Harrisburg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lothbrock wants a takedown but no success here.
Lothbrock wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrisburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lothbrock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrisburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lothbrock pushes Harrisburg up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lothbrock successfully pulls guard.
Harrisburg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Lothbrock pushes Harrisburg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lothbrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrisburg tries a low kick but Lothbrock avoids it.
Brock Harrisburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrisburg throws a one two combo.

It looks like Ragnar Lothbrock has been cut.
Lothbrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrisburg connects with a single shot there.
Harrisburg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lothbrock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harrisburg.
Lothbrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Lothbrock is rocked!
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!
Lothbrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrisburg.
Lothbrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrisburg.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrisburg misses the target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harrisburg wants to break free but Lothbrock has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lothbrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lothbrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harrisburg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harrisburg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harrisburg is trying to break the clinch but Lothbrock is controlling him.

Lothbrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrisburg tries to clinch there but Lothbrock circles away.
Harrisburg tries a low kick but Lothbrock avoids it.
Lothbrock takes one on the button.
Lothbrock tries to clinch but Harrisburg is having none of it.
A big left from Lothbrock misses.
Harrisburg lands a glancing blow to the side of Lothbrock's head.
Lothbrock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrisburg defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock tries to clinch up.
Harrisburg throws a right and a left that Lothbrock avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lothbrock's head.
Lothbrock wants to clinch up but Harrisburg keeps it at a distance.
Lothbrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrisburg circles away.
Harrisburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Lothbrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lothbrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lothbrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Lothbrock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrisburg defends it nicely.
Harrisburg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Harrisburg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harrisburg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lothbrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Harrisburg.
Lothbrock moves in looking to clinch but Harrisburg pushes him off.
Lothbrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lothbrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrisburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lothbrock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Lothbrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harrisburg tries to pull guard but Lothbrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Harrisburg drops back down to his feet.
Lothbrock is looking to take this one to the mat.

Lothbrock tightens his grip and picks Harrisburg up, before dumping him to the ground. Harrisburg manages to land in guard.
Lothbrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrisburg is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harrisburg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Harrisburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Lothbrock's cut.
That's time! Lothbrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lothbrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harrisburg throws a hook but Lothbrock blocks it.
Harrisburg just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLothbrock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg scores with a nice strike.
Lothbrock checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Harrisburg misses.
Harrisburg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lothbrock in his tracks.
Harrisburg thuds a left hand into Lothbrock's body.
Lothbrock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harrisburg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrisburg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harrisburg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Harrisburg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Harrisburg lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lothbrock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrisburg counters with a left and a right that stings Lothbrock.

Harrisburg gets tackled into the cage by Lothbrock. Lothbrock maintains the clinch.
Lothbrock keeps control of Harrisburg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lothbrock keeps control of Harrisburg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lothbrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrisburg's efforts to push away.
Lothbrock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harrisburg up against the cage.
Harrisburg tries to break the clinch but Lothbrock is controlling the position.
Harrisburg working hard to break the clinch.
Harrisburg wants to get back to striking at distance but Lothbrock won't allow it.
Harrisburg tries to break the clinch but Lothbrock is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lothbrock pulls guard successfully.
Harrisburg passes Lothbrock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harrisburg is trying to control. Lothbrock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lothbrock trying to control from the bottom.

Harrisburg stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lothbrock to get to his feet.
Harrisburg fails with the takedown.
Harrisburg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harrisburg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Lothbrock pushes Harrisburg up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrisburg wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lothbrock.
Lothbrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harrisburg gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock is pushing Harrisburg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Harrisburg.
Lothbrock is trying to drag Harrisburg to the mat but Harrisburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrock has a couple of punches blocked by Harrisburg.
Lothbrock wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lothbrock is trying to drag Harrisburg to the mat but Harrisburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harrisburg wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg wants to break free but Lothbrock has control.
Lothbrock lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Harrisburg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrisburg tries to break free but Lothbrock pushes him back against the cage.

Lothbrock gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harrisburg regains guard.
Harrisburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrisburg controls Lothbrock momentarily but Lothbrock frees himself.
Harrisburg wants to sweep here but Lothbrock controlling him for the moment.
Harrisburg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harrisburg managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Harrisburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harrisburg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Harrisburg!
Brock Harrisburg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.