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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Isonmycok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isonmycok comes to the cage accompanied by funky cold medina . The key to victory for Johann Isonmycok has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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189 cm
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johann Isonmycok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dana OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien tries to move into range but Isonmycok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Dana OBrien has been cut.
OBrien moves into the clinch successfully.
OBrien is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Isonmycok gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OBrien drops down looking for an ankle pick but Isonmycok pulls his leg out and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Isonmycok enables OBrien to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Isonmycok manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OBrien scoring with punches to the head and body.
Isonmycok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OBrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OBrien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Isonmycok looking for a sweep. Not yet Isonmycok, not yet.
Isonmycok working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
Isonmycok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Isonmycok being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isonmycok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Isonmycok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OBrien has managed to get both his arms back between Isonmycok's legs - danger averted.
Isonmycok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OBrien is aware though and is defending well.
OBrien postures up and lands a big shot to Isonmycok's brow.
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
OBrien grinds an elbow into Isonmycok's temple.
It looks like Johann Isonmycok has been cut.
OBrien controlling from side mount.
Isonmycok tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isonmycok trying to remain calm as OBrien controls from the top position.
Isonmycok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OBrien works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Isonmycok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OBrien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Isonmycok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Isonmycok is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien working away.
Isonmycok tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Isonmycok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Isonmycok tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien trying to control the action but Isonmycok is working from the bottom.
Isonmycok is looking for a sweep.
OBrien cracks Isonmycok with a big elbow.
Isonmycok is looking to reverse the position.
Isonmycok sneaks back into half guard.
OBrien looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OBrien working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
OBrien is trying to control. Isonmycok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Isonmycok looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Isonmycok dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OBrien winds up and cracks Isonmycok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isonmycok is refusing to be controlled, as OBrien sits in half guard.
Isonmycok gets back to full guard.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Isonmycok is trying to keep OBrien in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OBrien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Isonmycok is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dana OBrien will probably get the nod.
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!
Isonmycok throws a head kick but OBrien moves out of range.
Isonmycok throws a sloppy head kick and OBrien moves out of range easily.
OBrien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Isonmycok tries a head kick but it misses.
Isonmycok fakes the leg kick and cracks OBrien in the body.
Isonmycok tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Isonmycok.
OBrien throws a series of punches but Isonmycok avoids them all with ease.
Isonmycok throws a head kick that misses.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Isonmycok.
OBrien misses the shot to the body.
Isonmycok gets tackled into the cage by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
OBrien wants the takedown. Isonmycok is fighting it off but OBrien persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Isonmycok's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Isonmycok keeps moving.
Isonmycok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien postures up and lands a big shot to Isonmycok's brow.
Isonmycok looking for a guillotine here but OBrien defends easily.
OBrien postures up in Isonmycok's guard and throws a big left but Isonmycok blocks it.
OBrien chips away with some ground and pound.
Isonmycok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
Isonmycok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Isonmycok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Isonmycok looking for a guillotine here but OBrien defends easily.
Isonmycok is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
Isonmycok keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
OBrien with a nice head shot there.
OBrien stays in close to Isonmycok's body and controls the position.
Isonmycok throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! OBrien escapes and throws Isonmycok's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Isonmycok is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isonmycok gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
OBrien controlling his opponent.
Isonmycok sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Isonmycok looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Isonmycok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isonmycok has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, OBrien escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by OBrien!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isonmycok is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Isonmycok keeps working.
OBrien is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Isonmycok tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
Isonmycok is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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. OBrien connects with a nice short shot to Isonmycok's temple.
Isonmycok trying to control from the bottom.
Isonmycok works his way to full guard. Good work.
OBrien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Isonmycok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OBrien has managed to get both his arms back between Isonmycok's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dana OBrien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OBrien blocks a head kick by Isonmycok.
Isonmycok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OBrien to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Isonmycok working for submissions but it's allowed OBrien to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from OBrien there.
Isonmycok trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OBrien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Isonmycok is staying active underneath OBrien, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Isonmycok has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Isonmycok regains full guard. Nicely done.
OBrien passes into half guard.
Isonmycok is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
OBrien lands with a punch from half guard.
Isonmycok is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dana OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
Isonmycok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isonmycok drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and OBrien dives on top into guard.
Isonmycok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OBrien cracks Isonmycok with a solid left hand.
Isonmycok has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
Isonmycok is looking for a triangle here but OBrien uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OBrien is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien taking a breather here.
Isonmycok regains half guard.
Isonmycok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Isonmycok.
OBrien connects with a couple of short punches.
OBrien is posturing up here but Isonmycok has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! OBrien tries to roll out but it's too tight and OBrien has to tap! Slick submission there by Isonmycok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johann Isonmycok!
After the fight, Johann Isonmycok was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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