PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obed Flying Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Isonmycok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isonmycok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. funky cold medina kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johann Isonmycok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Flying Fox
vs
Isonmycok

175 cm
26
200 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

195 cm
26
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Obed Flying Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johann Isonmycok!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Flying Fox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Isonmycok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Isonmycok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Isonmycok finds it's target.
Flying Fox blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flying Fox.

Flying Fox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isonmycok keeping moving, preventing Flying Fox from controlling successfully.

Isonmycok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flying Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flying Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flying Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Isonmycok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flying Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Isonmycok is retaining full guard.
Flying Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Isonmycok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isonmycok working a defensive guard but Flying Fox manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flying Fox throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Isonmycok tries to buck Flying Fox off but Flying Fox is having none of it.

Flying Fox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Isonmycok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Flying Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Isonmycok, who protects the arm well.
Flying Fox working away.
Isonmycok is not content to let Flying Fox control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox working the body and head with strikes.
Isonmycok tries to improve position but can't.

Flying Fox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Flying Fox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flying Fox is looking to take a break and control but Isonmycok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isonmycok is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flying Fox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isonmycok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Flying Fox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isonmycok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isonmycok struggling a bit here.
Isonmycok tries to bench press Flying Fox off him but Flying Fox keeps the position.
Isonmycok is trying to control Flying Fox's posture but Flying Fox avoids it.
Flying Fox misses with the ground and pound.
Isonmycok tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isonmycok can't do much from the bottom here.
Isonmycok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flying Fox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flying Fox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Isonmycok!

Flying Fox looking for a guillotine from mount but Isonmycok is having none of it.
Isonmycok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Flying Fox is looking for a kimura but Isonmycok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flying Fox to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isonmycok is trying to get back to full guard.

Flying Fox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Obed Flying Fox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Flying Fox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Isonmycok to the ground. Flying Fox is now in Isonmycok's guard.
Isonmycok keeping full guard, as Flying Fox tries to pass.
Isonmycok keeping moving, preventing Flying Fox from controlling successfully.

Isonmycok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flying Fox defends well.
Flying Fox looking to pass the guard.
Flying Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Isonmycok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flying Fox postures up.

Flying Fox postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Isonmycok is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flying Fox, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flying Fox controls Isonmycok momentarily but Isonmycok frees himself.

Flying Fox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Isonmycok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Isonmycok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Isonmycok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Isonmycok forces his way into half guard.
Isonmycok works his foot free and advances to mount.
Isonmycok wants to control the pace but Flying Fox is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox working to try and regain half guard.
Isonmycok tries to control but Flying Fox wriggling away.
Flying Fox is looking to improve his position but Isonmycok isn't that keen on the idea.
Isonmycok lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Flying Fox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flying Fox tries to reverse the position but Isonmycok maintains control.
The referee warns Flying Fox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Isonmycok is looking for a triangle here but Flying Fox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isonmycok is not content to let Flying Fox control the position.
Isonmycok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flying Fox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Isonmycok keeps working.
Flying Fox working away.

Flying Fox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Isonmycok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flying Fox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isonmycok tries to roll over but Flying Fox keeps him under control.

Flying Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Isonmycok defends it well.

Flying Fox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Isonmycok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Isonmycok is looking for a sweep. Flying Fox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Isonmycok wants to control but Flying Fox is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Flying Fox seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Isonmycok actively working from the bottom here.
Isonmycok works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johann Isonmycok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Flying Fox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Isonmycok throws a hook but Flying Fox avoids it easily.
A big right from Isonmycok misses.
Isonmycok is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Isonmycok lands a head shot.
Isonmycok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flying Fox on the side of the head.
Isonmycok takes a swing at Flying Fox's ribcage but misses.
Isonmycok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flying Fox.
Flying Fox shoots for a takedown but Isonmycok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flying Fox misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Isonmycok finds it's way through Flying Fox's defenses.
Isonmycok lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flying Fox misses with a takedown attempt - Isonmycok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johann Isonmycok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isonmycok lands a big head kick that sends Flying Fox to the canvas! Isonmycok follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johann Isonmycok!
Post fight, Johann Isonmycok stared into the camera and said 'Getting hit motivates me. It makes me punish the guy more. A fighter takes a punch, hits back with three punches. '.