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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Christ (ranked 1782 p4p, 780 weight class) and Isopaa Mfer (ranked 99 p4p, 45 weight class). Julio Christ had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mfer seems to be looking for submissions.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Christ is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
Mfer stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christ has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer is looking for a kimura here.
Mfer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Mfer is controlling him
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mfer seems to be looking for submissions.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Mfer is controlling him
Christ is not content to let Mfer control the position.
Mfer is working for a kimura but Christ is defending it quite comfortably.
Mfer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two 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.
Mfer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mfer.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Christ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mfer on the ground.
Mfer is looking for a kimura but Christ is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mfer to get the leverage.
Mfer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mfer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christ is just riding it out for now. Mfer eventually gives up the hold.
Mfer seems to be working for a kimura but Christ defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ pushes Mfer off looking to stand but Mfer dives back in and keeps control.
Mfer is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Mfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
Mfer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mfer is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christ has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christ pushes Mfer off looking to stand but Mfer dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christ has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
Christ is defending against the submission attempts here by Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isopaa Mfer dominated that round.
That's time! Christ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christ.
Sloppy strikes from Mfer. Those never looked like landing.
Christ throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Christ throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
Mfer moves into range and clinches up with Christ.
Mfer stalling in the clinch but Christ improves position.
Christ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mfer decides to pull guard.
Christ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mfer looking for a guillotine here but Christ defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mfer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is looking to stand up but Mfer won't let him.
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mfer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Mfer's legs - danger averted.
Christ wanted to stand there but Mfer had control of the position.
Mfer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mfer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.
That's two 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.
Mfer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Our spies down at at Räkälä inform us that Mfer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mfer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christ defends well.
Christ trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mfer's guard.
Mfer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Julio Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ misses the jab.
Christ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Christ knows he should have avoided that one.
Christ throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Mfer throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Isopaa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Christ throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ jabs Mfer right on the nose. Mfer blinks but takes it well.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Mfer slips a straight right by Christ.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Christ lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though.
Mfer avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isopaa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Julio Christ's cut.
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!
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ tries to land a leg kick but Mfer saw it coming and moves away.
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer scores with a jab.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mfer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christ misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Mfer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Christ drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mfer drives through with a takedown into Christ's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christ is keeping the position for now.
Mfer wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Mfer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christ haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mfer wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Mfer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mfer looking to pass the guard.
Christ wants to stand up but Mfer is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Isopaa Mfer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Christ.
Mfer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Christ is looking to escape.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Christ is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mfer seems to be looking for submissions.
Mfer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christ is defending against the submission attempts here by Mfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
Mfer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christ does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mfer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mfer.
Mfer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Julio Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mfer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christ pushes Mfer off looking to stand but Mfer dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mfer slips under a jab from Christ.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Christ's head back.
Christ misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Christ.
Mfer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mfer drops back looking for a leg! Christ is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christ manages to kick Mfer off! Mfer jumps back into Christ's guard.
Christ looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isopaa Mfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mfer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isopaa Mfer!
Isopaa Mfer made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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