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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Harrisburg (ranked 4393 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Julio Christ (ranked 182 p4p, 138 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.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
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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 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrisburg misses with a wild combination.
Christ drops his hands momentarily and Harrisburg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christ staying out of range there.
Harrisburg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harrisburg gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrisburg throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harrisburg.
Christ slips a straight right by Harrisburg.
Christ slips a jab from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg scores with the left hand. Christ knows he should have avoided that one.
Christ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrisburg lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg.
Christ shoots in but no luck this time.
Christ defending well as Harrisburg loads up on a big left hand.
Harrisburg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ moves out of range as Harrisburg strikes.
Brock Harrisburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrisburg misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg thuds a left hand into Christ's body.
Harrisburg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harrisburg showed some decent athleticism there.
Christ is looking for a sweep. Harrisburg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christ regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harrisburg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Harrisburg misses with a few strikes there.
Harrisburg throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ avoids the head kick by Harrisburg.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Harrisburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harrisburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrisburg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrisburg.
Christ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harrisburg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ moves away from the strike by Harrisburg.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrisburg misses the target.
A jab from Harrisburg misses.
Christ now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrisburg stuffs the takedown attempt from Christ. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Brock Harrisburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Christ.
Harrisburg lands with a nice body punch.
Christ tries to clinch but Harrisburg moves out of range.
Christ avoids the body shot from Harrisburg.
Christ shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrisburg sprawls well. He's pushed Christ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harrisburg misses with an uppercut
and Christ makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harrisburg throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Harrisburg misses with a wild combination.
Harrisburg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Christ's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Harrisburg tries a low kick but Christ avoids it.
Christ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harrisburg avoids it really well and circles away.
Harrisburg looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Harrisburg looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Harrisburg with a hook.
Harrisburg lands a lovely overhand right.
Christ avoids the body shot from Harrisburg.
Christ with the counter takedown but Harrisburg avoids it easily.
Harrisburg throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Harrisburg.
Christ tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrisburg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christ somewhat.
Christ moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harrisburg is trying to push Christ away but Christ has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christ is struggling to control the position.
Harrisburg wants to break free but Christ has control.
Harrisburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Harrisburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrisburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christ counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Christ.
Harrisburg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Christ stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harrisburg manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrisburg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christ pinned against the cage. Christ gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Harrisburg dominated that round.
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.
Harrisburg misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Harrisburg misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy.
Christ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christ clinches with his opponent.
Harrisburg has had enough of the clinch but Christ keeps him there for the moment.
Harrisburg tries to break free but Christ pushes him back against the cage.
Harrisburg is trying to break the clinch but Christ has him pressed against the cage.
Harrisburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christ jumps guard but Harrisburg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harrisburg is trying to push Christ away but Christ has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harrisburg working hard to break the clinch.
Harrisburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harrisburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harrisburg breaks the clinch.
Harrisburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Harrisburg does no damage.
Harrisburg throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Harrisburg loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Harrisburg throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Harrisburg misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Christ throws a counter combo.
Harrisburg looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ tries to clinch up but Harrisburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Harrisburg throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Harrisburg stuffs the takedown attempt from Christ. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Brock Harrisburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Christ.
Christ avoids the body shot from Harrisburg.
Christ slips under a jab.
Harrisburg throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Harrisburg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrisburg misses with a combination
and Christ counters with a left and a right that stings Harrisburg.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brock Harrisburg is winning the standup battle so far.
Christ closes the distance and pushes Harrisburg back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harrisburg walks away with a smile on his face. Christ gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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!
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harrisburg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christ has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Julio Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrisburg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrisburg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harrisburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ throws a head kick but Harrisburg moves out of range.
Christ moves away from the strike by Harrisburg.
Christ slips under a jab from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
Harrisburg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christ.
Christ moves away from the strike by Harrisburg.
Christ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harrisburg throws a big shot that misses.
Christ rushes Harrisburg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christ misses with a punch to the body.
Harrisburg is trying to push Christ away but Christ has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harrisburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.
Harrisburg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harrisburg has a takedown stuffed.
Good shot there by Harrisburg.
Nice takedown defense from Harrisburg. No joy for Christ on that attempt.
Christ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrisburg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ tries to clinch up.
Harrisburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christ.
Harrisburg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christ.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg throws an off balance right hand
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrisburg jabs at Christ's body.
Harrisburg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg gets tackled into the cage by Christ. Christ maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ has Harrisburg pressed against the cage, preventing Harrisburg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christ looking to throw knees to the head but Harrisburg is blocking nicely.
Harrisburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Harrisburg can't break the clinch.
Harrisburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christ has him pressed against the cage.
Harrisburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harrisburg looks for the body kick but Christ saw that one coming.
Christ tries to clinch up but Harrisburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Harrisburg throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
Christ darts in and clinches Harrisburg up against the cage.
Christ tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrisburg smiles and moves away.
Christ avoids a kick to the body.
Harrisburg catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christ moves out of range as Harrisburg strikes.
Harrisburg throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Harrisburg dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrisburg tries to sprawl out of it but Christ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrisburg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrisburg throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
A slow jab from Harrisburg misses its intended target.
Harrisburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ wants to clinch.
Harrisburg throws a right hand that misses
and Christ counters with a body kick.
Christ tries to clinch there but Harrisburg circles away.
Harrisburg with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrisburg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrisburg throws out the jab.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrisburg.
Despite the aggression on Christ's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrisburg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Harrisburg throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ is looking to clinch.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrisburg sprawls well. Harrisburg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrisburg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harrisburg misses with a wild body shot.
Harrisburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ with the counter takedown but Harrisburg avoids it easily.
Christ gets a clinch.
Christ tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harrisburg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brock Harrisburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Christ.
Harrisburg tries to break the clinch but Christ is controlling the position.
Harrisburg is trying to push Christ away but Christ has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Christ has double underhooks.
Harrisburg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harrisburg wants to break free but Christ has control.
Harrisburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harrisburg looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Christ moves out of range as Harrisburg strikes.
Christ is looking for the big counter here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christ.
Nice takedown defense from Harrisburg. No joy for Christ on that attempt.
Harrisburg misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt - Harrisburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ tries to clinch but Harrisburg moves out of range.
Donk. Harrisburg catches Christ right on the button with a cross.
Christ shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrisburg misses the jab.
Harrisburg misses with a looping right.
Christ drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harrisburg defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harrisburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrisburg throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
Harrisburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christ with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrisburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrisburg sets himself, and Christ steps forward looking for the clinch! Harrisburg avoids it this time.
Harrisburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Harrisburg looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ gets a clinch.
Harrisburg can't break the clinch.
Harrisburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ is trying desperately to land a takedown but Harrisburg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Christ.
No joy there for Harrisburg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harrisburg throws a big shot that misses.
Harrisburg misses with a body shot.
Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrisburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrisburg.
Christ has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harrisburg just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brock Harrisburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrisburg throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ wants to counter the offense by Harrisburg and move into the clinch position.
Harrisburg misses with a right hand
and Christ holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harrisburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harrisburg is trying to push Christ away but Christ has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Julio Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrisburg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Harrisburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harrisburg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Harrisburg!
Brock Harrisburg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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