PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dominickoy machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Isotalo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Battle Metal by Turisas. machida has chosen the game as his entrance music. Antti Isotalo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to dominickoy machida's chin.

Isotalo
vs
machida

200 cm
21
205 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

185 cm
21
221 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Evil Spirit Clothing Co. (KOF partner)
ENDLESS 152

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, dominickoy machida!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isotalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Isotalo.
machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Isotalo tries to sprawl out of it but machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Isotalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isotalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
machida shoots in for a takedown but Isotalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
dominickoy machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Isotalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
machida shoots in for a takedown but Isotalo shows good takedown defense.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dominickoy machida.

machida shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than machida was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Isotalo regains half guard.
Isotalo trying to hold on to machida's head to control him but machida postures up.
machida wants to free his trapped foot but Isotalo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Isotalo trying to control from the bottom.
machida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Isotalo looking for submissions off his back.
Isotalo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

machida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Isotalo dives on top into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Isotalo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Isotalo advances to half guard.
machida tries to get to full guard but Isotalo has control of the leg.

machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
machida looks gassed!
machida is looking for a sweep. Isotalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Isotalo there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Isotalo seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Isotalo is keen to just control but machida is a slippery customer.
Isotalo prevents machida from improving his position.
Isotalo drops an elbow to the side of machida's head.
Isotalo lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo wants to take a breather but machida is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Isotalo in particular looking to stall.
machida taking some punishment here, with Isotalo in his half guard.
Isotalo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Isotalo trying to control the action but machida is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Antti Isotalo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by machida.

machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

machida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isotalo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
machida working away.
Isotalo manages to work his way to half guard, despite machida's best efforts.

machida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Isotalo controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Isotalo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Some wild striking there from Isotalo.
Isotalo throws a head kick that misses.
machida has a takedown stuffed.
Isotalo tries to bum rush machida with a series of wild strikes but machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Isotalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from machida.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dominickoy machida.
machida slips a straight right by Isotalo.
Isotalo misses with a hook. machida ducked under it nicely.
Isotalo throws a nice looking combination but machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Isotalo tests machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Antti Isotalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
machida is breathing heavily.
machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Isotalo swivels and escapes.
Isotalo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
machida moves out of range of the body kick from Isotalo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Isotalo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming machida to the mat! machida manages to get full guard.
Isotalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Isotalo connects with a couple of short punches.
Isotalo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Isotalo trying to control but machida is working from the bottom.
Isotalo wants to pass the guard but machida is keeping the position.

machida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Isotalo passes into side control.
Isotalo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Isotalo working the head and body with strikes.
machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Isotalo is putting a hurting on machida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Isotalo working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Isotalo there.
machida is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Isotalo connects with a nice short shot to machida's temple.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Isotalo trying to control from half guard but machida is working away.

Isotalo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Isotalo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
machida is in trouble now - Isotalo has advanced to mount!
machida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for machida.
Isotalo looking to pass the guard.
machida being controlled here, momentarily.
machida wants to sweep here but Isotalo controlling him for the moment.
Isotalo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Isotalo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
machida tries to roll over but Isotalo keeps him under control.
Isotalo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Isotalo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
machida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
machida is wriggling around trying to escape.
machida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
machida is trying to escape the mount.
Isotalo with good strikes from the mount here!
Isotalo landing strikes from the mount and machida is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Isotalo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Isotalo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Isotalo duly obliges.
machida tries for a takedown but Isotalo circles away easily

and Isotalo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for machida!
Isotalo working away from the top, dropping strikes.

machida is rocked!
Isotalo working machida over with strikes here.
machida is still in real trouble! Can Isotalo finish him?
Isotalo lands a big shot there that rocks machida but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Isotalo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as machida is looking to escape.
Isotalo content just to control the position here.
machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Isotalo unloading with bombs!
machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Isotalo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. machida looks a forlorn figure.
Isotalo wants to control the pace but machida is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
machida tries to reverse the position but Isotalo maintains control.
Isotalo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. machida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Isotalo landing strikes from the mount and machida is in trouble!
Isotalo prevents machida from getting the reversal.
Isotalo tries to control but machida wriggling away.
Isotalo controlling his opponent.
machida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Isotalo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Antti Isotalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Isotalo has hold of machida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and machida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
machida working to try and regain half guard.
Isotalo controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Isotalo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
machida tries to hold on but Isotalo postures up.
Isotalo wants to control the pace but machida is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida is looking to improve his position but Isotalo isn't that keen on the idea.
Isotalo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Isotalo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
dominickoy machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isotalo is landing with some decent strikes but machida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
machida tries to reverse the position but Isotalo maintains control.
machida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Isotalo looking to control but machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Isotalo prevents machida from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Isotalo content just to control the position here.
Isotalo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down machida for as long as he can get away with.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Antti Isotalo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A cross from Isotalo lands.
Isotalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt machida.
Isotalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
machida wants to clinch but Isotalo slips to the side

and Isotalo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

machida working for submissions but it's allowed Isotalo to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Isotalo seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Isotalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Isotalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Isotalo!