PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Flipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flipovic has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Mirko Flipovic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Isotalo
vs
Flipovic

200 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Flipovic!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Isotalo.
Flipovic looks gassed!
Flipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Isotalo wants to clinch.
Isotalo tries to clinch there but Flipovic circles away.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown but Flipovic shows good takedown defense.
Isotalo swinging wilding here.
Isotalo shoots in for a double leg but Flipovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isotalo shoots in for a double leg but Flipovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Flipovic slips a jab and a cross from Isotalo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Isotalo does no damage.
Isotalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Isotalo has a takedown stuffed.
Isotalo throws a nice looking combination but Flipovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Isotalo throws a leg kick but Flipovic moved away.
Isotalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flipovic misses with a combination

and Isotalo counters with a single leg into guard. Flipovic didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isotalo wants to control from the top but Flipovic keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isotalo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flipovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Isotalo has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Isotalo has an Americana. Flipovic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Isotalo is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Isotalo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antti Isotalo!