PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voitto Isokivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voitto Isokivi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Uno
vs
Isokivi

169 cm
18
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
176 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nigel Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Voitto Isokivi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isokivi tries to clinch there but Uno circles away.
Nigel Uno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uno connects with a single shot there.
Uno doesn't manage to clinch there - Isokivi circles away.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch but Isokivi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uno misses with a two punch combination.
Uno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Isokivi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uno swivels and escapes.
Uno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Isokivi on the side of the head.
Uno misses with the combination.
Uno throws a right and a left that Isokivi avoids nicely.
Isokivi dodges the punch combination from Uno.
Uno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Uno.
Uno throws a series of punches but Isokivi avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Uno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Isokivi slips a jab and a cross from Uno.
Uno blocks a head kick by Isokivi.

Isokivi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isokivi slips nicely into half guard.
Uno is trying to stand back up but Isokivi is controlling him
Isokivi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Isokivi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uno keeps working.
Isokivi trying to pass the guard but Uno defending well.
Uno is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Isokivi wants to work for an arm triangle but Uno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Isokivi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Uno reverses the position - he's now on top in Isokivi's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uno won't allow Isokivi to sweep him here.

Uno stands and steps away. Isokivi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A right-left combo lands from Uno.
A head kick from Uno lands but Isokivi takes it in his stride.
Isokivi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nigel Uno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Voitto Isokivi.
Isokivi shoots in for a double leg but Uno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Isokivi looks gassed!
Uno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uno goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Uno could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Uno misses with a two punch combination.
Uno clinches but Isokivi breaks the clinch

and Isokivi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno is trying to stand back up but Isokivi is controlling him
Isokivi trying to control from half guard but Uno is working away.

Isokivi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uno is just riding it out for now. Isokivi eventually gives up the hold.

Isokivi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Isokivi is looking for a kimura here.
Uno is trying to stand back up but Isokivi is controlling him

Isokivi 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voitto Isokivi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Uno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isokivi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Isokivi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Uno has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Isokivi trying to control momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Isokivi working for the choke.
Isokivi tries to keep control of the position but Uno is staying busy.

Uno preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Isokivi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uno fending off the submission attempt from Isokivi.

Uno is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Isokivi off. It looks like it's working - Isokivi slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Uno displaying calm under pressure there.
Nigel Uno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isokivi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Isokivi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uno misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Isokivi avoids the head kick by Uno.
Uno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uno misses with a combination

and Isokivi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uno's guard.
Isokivi prevents Uno from getting back to his feet.
Isokivi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Isokivi won't allow Uno to get back to his feet.
Voitto Isokivi has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uno scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Uno misses with a combination

and Isokivi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uno won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Isokivi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Isokivi prevents Uno from escaping the position.
Isokivi is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uno is not content to let Isokivi control the position.

Isokivi swings around for an armbar but Uno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Isokivi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voitto Isokivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Isokivi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uno as he jumps to the side.
Uno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Isokivi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Uno to the mat! Uno manages to get full guard.
Uno keeping moving, preventing Isokivi from controlling successfully.
Isokivi slips nicely into half guard.

Isokivi is looking for a kimura but Uno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Isokivi to get the leverage.
Isokivi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Uno trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Isokivi working for a submission but Uno is keeping him at bay.
Uno is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Isokivi looking to control but Uno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Isokivi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Uno turns into him and now he's in Isokivi's guard.

Isokivi is working an open guard so Uno takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno tries to clinch up

and Isokivi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Uno manages to break the clinch.
Uno scores with a nice right hand.
Isokivi avoids the head kick by Uno.
Uno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uno cracks Isokivi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uno swats away the attempt to clinch by Isokivi.
Uno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Isokivi.
Uno misses with a combination

and Isokivi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uno's guard.
Isokivi trying to control but Uno is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isokivi looking to pass the guard.
Uno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Uno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Isokivi is controlling him.

Isokivi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Isokivi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uno wants to get back to his feet but Isokivi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Isokivi passes Uno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Isokivi passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Isokivi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uno keeps working.
Uno is trying to get back to his feet.

Isokivi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Isokivi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nigel Uno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Voitto Isokivi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Isokivi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Voitto Isokivi!