PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Isomonsi (ranked 25047 p4p, 22942 weight class) and Gunnar Hamundarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Isomonsi
vs
Hamundarson

221 cm
25
300
0 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
300
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Isomonsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnar Hamundarson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Isomonsi tries to roll over but Hamundarson keeps him under control.
Hamundarson passes to side control.
Hamundarson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hamundarson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isomonsi is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isomonsi wants to hold on but Hamundarson pushes him away.
Hamundarson controlling from mount.
Hamundarson looking to control but Isomonsi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Hamundarson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Isomonsi is on top in guard.
Hamundarson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Isomonsi stopping the sweep attempt from Hamundarson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson keeping moving, preventing Isomonsi from controlling successfully.
Hamundarson working a defensive guard here.
Isomonsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamundarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamundarson is trying to control the position but Isomonsi postures up.
Isomonsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamundarson is retaining full guard.

Hamundarson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Isomonsi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Isomonsi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamundarson is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Isomonsi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Isomonsi connects with a solid leg kick.
Isomonsi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Isomonsi clinches with his opponent.

Isomonsi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Isomonsi connects with a crisp jab.
Isomonsi moves to clinch but Hamundarson breaks away
and Isomonsi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Luke Isomonsi has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isomonsi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hamundarson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Isomonsi was covering up waiting for the punch and Hamundarson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Isomonsi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hamundarson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hamundarson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Isomonsi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Isomonsi moves in looking to clinch but Hamundarson pushes him off.
As Isomonsi backs off Hamundarson throws a huge counter combo but Isomonsi manages to avoid it all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamundarson has a takedown stuffed.
Isomonsi with a poor takedown
and Hamundarson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Isomonsi thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luke Isomonsi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Isomonsi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hamundarson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Isomonsi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hamundarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Isomonsi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hamundarson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamundarson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Isomonsi throws a front kick aimed at Hamundarson's knee but Hamundarson avoids it well.
Isomonsi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick lands for Hamundarson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hamundarson forces Isomonsi back against the cage and clinches.
Isomonsi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamundarson to keep the fight standing.
Isomonsi has had enough of the clinch but Hamundarson keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamundarson tries to pull guard but Isomonsi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Isomonsi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamundarson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hamundarson breaks the clinch.
Isomonsi tries for a takedown but Hamundarson circles away easily
and Hamundarson counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Isomonsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Isomonsi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamundarson.
Isomonsi misses with a takedown attempt - Hamundarson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hamundarson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Isomonsi throws a counter high kick but Hamundarson was just alert enough to avoid it.

Hamundarson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hamundarson breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown but Isomonsi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamundarson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Isomonsi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hamundarson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Isomonsi avoids it really well and circles away.
Hamundarson lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamundarson throws a head kick that misses.
Isomonsi blocks a head kick by Hamundarson.

Hamundarson pushes Isomonsi up against the cage in a clinch.

Hamundarson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Isomonsi clinches up against the cage.

Hamundarson manages to break the clinch.

Hamundarson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamundarson lands in his opponent's guard.
Isomonsi trying to keep a closed guard but Hamundarson is proving a slippery customer.
Hamundarson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Isomonsi is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hamundarson is continuing to stall.

Hamundarson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Isomonsi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamundarson, into his guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamundarson pulls Isomonsi in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Hamundarson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Isomonsi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Isomonsi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hamundarson sprawls well. Hamundarson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Isomonsi gets slowly back to his feet.
Isomonsi is looking to clinch.

Hamundarson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Isomonsi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hamundarson tries to pull guard but Isomonsi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Isomonsi is looking to control Hamundarson's arms but Hamundarson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Isomonsi has his back to the cage.
Hamundarson tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isomonsi looking for a takedown.

Hamundarson breaks the clinch.
Hamundarson stuffs the takedown attempt from Isomonsi. Isomonsi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Isomonsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamundarson clinches up against the cage.

Hamundarson pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamundarson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hamundarson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Hamundarson rushes Isomonsi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hamundarson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Isomonsi just stands there and leans against the cage.

Hamundarson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isomonsi throws a sloppy head kick and Hamundarson moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Isomonsi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamundarson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Isomonsi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamundarson somewhat.
Hamundarson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Isomonsi tries to clinch
and Hamundarson counters with a three punch combo that has Isomonsi backing up. Isomonsi nods at Hamundarson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Isomonsi. No joy for Hamundarson on that attempt.
Isomonsi with a poor takedown
and Hamundarson counters with a head kick. That will keep Isomonsi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Isomonsi is rocked!
Hamundarson dives in and grabs Isomonsi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Isomonsi pushes down on Hamundarson's head and hops out.
Isomonsi throws a big counter combination but Hamundarson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oh Isomonsi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamundarson moves out of range of the body kick from Isomonsi.
Hamundarson throws a counter combo.

Isomonsi tries to keep at a distance but Hamundarson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamundarson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Isomonsi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hamundarson manages to pull guard.
Isomonsi seems to have got his legs back now.
Isomonsi pushes down on Hamundarson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hamundarson is trying to stand up here but Isomonsi is controlling him well.
Hamundarson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Hamundarson has his foot on Isomonsi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Isomonsi works his way back into a safe position though.

Isomonsi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Isomonsi wants to pass the guard but Hamundarson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Isomonsi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hamundarson is proving hard to escape from.
Hamundarson wants to stand up but Isomonsi is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamundarson jabs at Isomonsi's body.
Hamundarson scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Hamundarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamundarson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Hamundarson!
Gunnar Hamundarson thanked the fans post fight for their support.