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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christoph Janetzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Janetzky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Escapado - Montgomery Mundtot. Harrison Christopher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
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186 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christoph Janetzky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harrison Christopher! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Christopher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Janetzky to the ground. Christopher is now in Janetzky's guard. Christopher stops Janetzky from standing up. Christopher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Christopher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Christopher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Christopher stops Janetzky from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harrison Christopher. Janetzky shoots in and gets a takedown into Christopher's guard. Christopher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Christopher pulls Janetzky in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Christopher wants to sweep here but Janetzky controlling him for the moment. Christopher controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Janetzky shoots in and bounces Christopher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Christopher is controlling Janetzky's posture. Janetzky is in close to Christopher's body, working some short punches and elbows. Janetzky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Christopher is pulling down on Janetzky's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Janetzky wants to pass the guard but Christopher is keeping the position. Janetzky stopping the sweep attempt from Christopher. Janetzky trying to control the position from guard on top but Christopher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Christopher trying to control the position here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Janetzky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Christopher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Christopher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Christopher! Christopher lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes there by Christopher. Janetzky is being controlled here. Christopher landing strikes. Christopher taking a breather here. Christopher sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Janetzky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Janetzky's face as Christopher controls the position. Janetzky takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Christopher controls the position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Janetzky is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Christopher asserts his dominance and retains side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Christopher controlling from side mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Christopher dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Christopher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Janetzky is trying to defend but Christopher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Christopher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Christopher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Janetzky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Christopher. Christopher slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Christopher is looking for a kimura here.
Christopher stalling. Christopher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Christopher throwing shots but Janetzky is blocking nicely. Christopher content to control rather than advance. Janetzky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Christopher is figuring out what he wants to do next. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Christopher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Christopher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Janetzky sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Janetzky is looking to escape. Janetzky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christopher. Janetzky is defending against the submission attempts here by Christopher.
Christopher stalling. Janetzky has hold of Christopher's hands but Christopher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Christopher is taking a breather. Janetzky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Janetzky pushes Christopher off looking to stand but Christopher dives back in and keeps control.
Christopher controlling the action here. Christopher missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Christopher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Christopher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Christopher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Christopher looks to score some points with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Christopher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Christopher. Janetzky trying to remain calm as Christopher controls from the top position. Christopher in side control lands a decent elbow. Janetzky seems a little lost for a moment, as Christopher dominates the positioning. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Christopher cracks Janetzky with an elbow. That is naaassty. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Christopher controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harrison Christopher. Christopher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Janetzky is rocked! Christopher lands a couple of elbows. Oh Janetzky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Christopher content to stall in guard here. Christopher landing with the ground and pound. Christopher postures up and lands a big shot to Janetzky's brow. Christopher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Christopher loads up on a big left hand. Janetzky felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Christopher looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Janetzky can't hide his disappointment, as Christopher celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Christopher! Harrison Christopher very nearly forgot to thank TFP Graphics - Pit Inc amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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