PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Isaacson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Isaacson
vs
Sullivan

182 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Isaacson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaacson fails to land with a series of punches.
Isaacson misses with the combination.
Isaacson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Isaacson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Isaacson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Isaacson.
Sullivan takes a swing at Isaacson's ribcage but misses.
Isaacson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan looks for a takedown but Isaacson sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Isaacson misses.
A combination from Isaacson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Isaacson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan staying out of range there.

Sullivan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Isaacson!
Sullivan throwing strikes here but Isaacson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Isaacson tries to lock up and control but Sullivan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Isaacson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Sullivan is working for a guillotine from mount but Isaacson frees his head quite easily.
Sullivan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Isaacson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Isaacson is looking to escape.
Sullivan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Isaacson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sullivan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Isaacson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Isaacson wants to hold on but Sullivan pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Sullivan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Isaacson blocking the ground and pound.

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.
Sullivan trying to control but Isaacson is having none of it.
Sullivan prevents Isaacson from getting the reversal.
Isaacson tries to lock up and control but Sullivan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Isaacson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Isaacson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Isaacson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Isaacson is working to get back to half guard.
Sullivan working Isaacson over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Isaacson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Isaacson throws a right and a left that Sullivan avoids nicely.
Isaacson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Isaacson - just one landing.
Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Isaacson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sullivan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Isaacson as he jumps to the side.
Samuel Isaacson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sullivan.
Isaacson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Isaacson is pulling down on Sullivan's head to control his posture.
Sullivan won't allow Isaacson to sweep him here.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Isaacson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacson wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Isaacson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Isaacson is working hard here to advance position.
Isaacson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sullivan prevents Isaacson from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Isaacson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Isaacson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Isaacson both land. Nice combination.
Isaacson digs a good body shot into Sullivan's ribs.
Isaacson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samuel Isaacson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isaacson misses the shot to the body.
Isaacson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.

Sullivan shoots in and bounces Isaacson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Isaacson holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sullivan trying to control but Isaacson is working from the bottom.
Sullivan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sullivan pushes down on Isaacson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Isaacson is not content to let Sullivan control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Isaacson is trying to stand up here but Sullivan is controlling him well.
Sullivan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Sullivan decides to stand up.
Isaacson throws a chopping leg kick but Sullivan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Isaacson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sullivan wants to clinch up but Isaacson keeps it at a distance.
Isaacson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Isaacson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Isaacson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Isaacson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Isaacson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Isaacson.
Isaacson misses with a few strikes there.
Sullivan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Isaacson.
Samuel Isaacson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isaacson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isaacson tries to clinch but Sullivan moves away

and Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Isaacson breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Isaacson takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Isaacson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Isaacson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Isaacson. No joy for Sullivan on that attempt.
Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Isaacson but Isaacson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samuel Isaacson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sullivan.
Danga de danga de dang - Isaacson scores with a four punch combination!
Isaacson throws a right hand that Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that Sullivan also avoids with ease.
Isaacson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Isaacson rushes Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Isaacson prevents it.
Isaacson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan wants to break free but Isaacson has control.
Isaacson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Sullivan manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
Isaacson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Isaacson.
Sullivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Isaacson is fending him off so far but Sullivan persists. Nope, Isaacson circles away and we're back to standing.
Isaacson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Isaacson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Isaacson's waist but Isaacson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sullivan off to one side.
Isaacson closes the distance but Sullivan moves to the side

and Sullivan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sullivan.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Isaacson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sullivan tries to strike from the bottom.
Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing Isaacson from standing up.
Sullivan is controlling Isaacson's posture.
Isaacson wanted to stand there but Sullivan had control of the position.
Sullivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Isaacson is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Isaacson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Isaacson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Isaacson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!