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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Isaacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan Escobar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan Escobar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Isaacs!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaacs staying out of range there.
Isaacs misses with a wild body shot.
Isaacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Escobar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Isaacs.
Isaacs tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Isaacs misses the jab.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Isaacs.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isaacs.
Isaacs with a poor takedown
so Escobar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Isaacs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar forces his way into half guard.
Isaacs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escobar stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Isaacs is having none of it.
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Isaacs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMA Gym of ASS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Isaacs is trying to get back to full guard.
Isaacs wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escobar wants to control but Isaacs is keeping him busy.
Isaacs tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Escobar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Isaacs wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Isaacs is having none of it.
Isaacs trying to control from the bottom.
Isaacs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Isaacs tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Isaacs defending well.
Isaacs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Isaacs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Isaacs is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Isaacs is just riding it out for now. Escobar eventually gives up the hold.
Isaacs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Isaacs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Isaacs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Isaacs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Isaacs.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Isaacs keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronald Isaacs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Isaacs. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Isaacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Isaacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Isaacs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escobar rather than just go for the knockout.
Isaacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isaacs lands a right hook to the body.
Isaacs misses with a straight left.
Isaacs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Isaacs's guard now.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Isaacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isaacs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Isaacs keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Isaacs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isaacs has an active guard here but Escobar has managed to pass into half guard.
Isaacs is looking to improve his position.
Isaacs is refusing to be controlled, as Escobar sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs trying to control here.
Isaacs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Isaacs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Isaacs defending well though.
Isaacs trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Isaacs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Isaacs is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escobar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Isaacs wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs actively working from the bottom here.
Isaacs is trying to get back to full guard.
Isaacs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Isaacs trying to control here.
Isaacs is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobar stalling.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Isaacs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Isaacs moves into full guard.
Isaacs being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Isaacs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Isaacs 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! This is the final round!
Isaacs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Isaacs slips a straight right by Escobar.
Isaacs misses with a wild body shot.
Isaacs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
It looks like Ryan Escobar has been cut.
Escobar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Isaacs just misses with a punch to the body.
Isaacs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Isaacs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Isaacs.
Isaacs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isaacs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacs misses the body punch
and Escobar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Isaacs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Isaacs looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar trying to control but Isaacs is working from the bottom.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Isaacs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Isaacs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Isaacs is tightening it up a little... Escobar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Escobar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Escobar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Isaacs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronald Isaacs!
Ronald Isaacs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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