PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Lima (ranked 2025 p4p, 2803 weight class) and Brock Harrisburg (ranked 103 p4p, 136 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.

Lima
vs
Harrisburg

195 cm
33
270
9 - 10 - 0

190 cm
28
280
13 - 6 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrisburg misses with a head kick.
Harrisburg throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Harrisburg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance.
Lima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Lima's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima cracks Harrisburg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harrisburg throws the kick towards the body but Lima avoids it.
Harrisburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Harrisburg ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Brock Harrisburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harrisburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrisburg throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
An attempted straight right counter from Lima misses the target.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima tests Harrisburg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrisburg throws an off balance right hand
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrisburg missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima blocks a jab.
Lima is looking for a counter combo.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrisburg lands a jab to the head.
Lima checks a leg kick.
Harrisburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
Lima lands an overhand right.
Jab by Lima.
Lima staying out of range there.
Harrisburg looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima staying out of range there.

Lima drops Harrisburg with a beautiful combination! Harrisburg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lima is looking for the KO!

It looks like Brock Harrisburg has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrisburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Lima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harrisburg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lima's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Harrisburg misses.
Lima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg.
Lima misses with a looping left.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harrisburg connects with a body shot.
Harrisburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Lima.
It looked like Lima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrisburg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harrisburg throws out a loose jab but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrisburg clobbers Lima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harrisburg misses with an uppercut
and Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrisburg misses with an uppercut. Lima saw that one coming.
Harrisburg looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Harrisburg misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg moves away from the strike by Lima.
Lima looks to throw the jab but Harrisburg is out of range.
Harrisburg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lima throws a shot from downtown. Harrisburg moves away and avoids it.
Lima thuds his right hand into Harrisburg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lima scores with a nice strike.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrisburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harrisburg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harrisburg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harrisburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima missing with a left hand there. Harrisburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrisburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lima circles away quickly and effectively.
Lima defending well as Harrisburg loads up on a big left hand.
Lima throws a hook but Harrisburg blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrisburg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lima's head.
A swing and a miss from Lima.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrisburg thinking.
Harrisburg looks winded!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harrisburg.
A cross from Lima lands.
Harrisburg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lima counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harrisburg! Lima lets Harrisburg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Harrisburg is rocked!
Harrisburg thows a leg kick but Lima checks it
and Lima counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Harrisburg out cold! What a finish! Lima is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiago Lima!
After winning the bout, Tiago Lima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.