PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Non Servium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pohjolan Isanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Servium
vs
Isanta

200 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Non Servium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pohjolan Isanta!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Servium lands with an uppercut that bounces Isanta off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Pohjolan Isanta has been cut.
Isanta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Servium on the side of the head.
Isanta misses with a hook to the body
enabling Servium to counter with a crisp jab.
Isanta cracks Servium with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Isanta throws a hook to the side of Servium's head but Servium sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Isanta scores with the left hand. Servium knows he should have avoided that one.
Isanta misses with a wild body shot.
Isanta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Servium tries to clinch up.
Servium cracks Isanta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Isanta. Servium does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Isanta misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Servium on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Isanta shoots for a takedown but Servium saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Servium tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Isanta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Non Servium is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isanta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Servium connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Isanta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Servium's half guard.
Servium trying to control but Isanta postures up.
Isanta trying to control the action but Servium is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isanta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Servium is looking to improve his position.
Servium is working hard here to advance position.
Isanta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Servium keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Isanta.
Isanta trying to control from half guard but Servium is working away.
Isanta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Servium is not content to let Isanta control the position.
Isanta trying to pass the guard but Servium defending well.
Isanta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servium avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Isanta.

Isanta seems to be working for a kimura but Servium defends the submission attempt.
Isanta controlling the pace.
Isanta lands strikes from half guard.
Isanta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Servium does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Servium avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Isanta.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Isanta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Servium moves in looking to clinch but Isanta pushes him off.
We've been told by Servium's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Isanta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Servium's head.

It looks like Non Servium has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isanta connects with a body shot that sends Servium's belly button to the back.
Servium tries to move into range but Isanta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Servium drops his hands momentarily and Isanta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pohjolan Isanta dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Isanta scores with a nice head shot.
Pohjolan Isanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Servium ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Isanta cracks a nice hook into Servium's ribs.
Servium takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Isanta misses with a takedown attempt - Servium sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Isanta scores with a nice right hand.
Isanta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Servium uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isanta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Isanta. Servium does a little dance to reset his feet.
Isanta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Servium was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Servium finds it's way through Isanta's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Servium there.
Servium lands the left hand.
Isanta lands a nice hook to Servium's body. Servium takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Servium fails in his attempt to clinch.
Isanta throws a poor cross that misses
and Servium counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Isanta throws an overhand right that lands on Servium's shoulder, as Servium tries to avoid the shot.
Servium throwing a counter right hand but Isanta manages to avoid it.
Isanta cracks Servium with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Servium slips under a jab.
Servium was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Isanta works Servium's body with a nice hook.
Isanta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Servium makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Servium throws a right hand that Isanta ducks under and follows up with a left that Isanta also avoids with ease.
Servium blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isanta looks to land a right hand but Servium moved out of range.
Isanta jabs at Servium's body.
Isanta shoots in looking for a takedown. Servium tries to sprawl out of it but Isanta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Servium manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Non Servium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pohjolan Isanta.
Isanta throws a shot from downtown. Servium moves away and avoids it.
Servium scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Servium tries to close the distance and clinch up but Isanta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Servium avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Isanta throws a body punch but Servium moves out of range.
Isanta throws a jab when Servium was well out of range.
Servium was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isanta misses with an uppercut. Servium saw that one coming.
Isanta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Isanta as he connects with a hook.
Isanta throws a hook but Servium blocks it.
Isanta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Servium wants to clinch.

Isanta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Servium looking to hit a scissor sweep but Isanta is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isanta trying to control but Servium is working from the bottom.
Isanta pushes down on Servium's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Isanta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Isanta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Isanta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Servium keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pohjolan Isanta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Servium scores with a body shot.
Isanta throws a jab but it's blocked by Servium.
Isanta throws an off balance right hand
and Servium counters with a stiff right hand.
Isanta misses the shot to the body.
Isanta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Servium moves away.
Servium misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isanta.
Isanta slips a jab from Servium.
Servium thuds a left hand into Isanta's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isanta thuds a left hand into Servium's body.

Isanta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Servium is working to avoid the ground and pound but Isanta connects with a decent elbow.
Isanta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Servium keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Servium tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Isanta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Isanta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Isanta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pohjolan Isanta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Servium tries to bench press Isanta off him but Isanta keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Servium is not content to let Isanta control the position.
Isanta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Isanta is looking to take a break and control but Servium is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Servium tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Isanta presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Isanta with the ground and pound from mount.
Servium tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Isanta with shots to the head and body - Servium looks very uncomfortable down there.

Isanta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Servium is now in Isanta's guard. A big mistake from Isanta there, giving up the dominant position!
Servium wants to control from the top but Isanta keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isanta is trying to keep Servium in close.

Isanta looking for a guillotine here but Servium defends easily.
Isanta controlling the position.
Non Servium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Isanta keeping moving, preventing Servium from controlling successfully.
Isanta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pohjolan Isanta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Isanta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Isanta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isanta tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pohjolan Isanta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Isanta 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pohjolan Isanta!