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Event:
Gladiators 71 Wallace v Bravo
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Forbes throws a looping overhand right but Isanta ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Isanta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Forbes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Isanta connects with a right hand. Forbes shakes it off.
Isanta shoots for a double leg takedown but Forbes sprawls well. He's pushed Isanta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Forbes. No joy for Isanta on that attempt.
Forbes scores with a shot to the body.
Forbes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Isanta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Isanta throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pohjolan Isanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isanta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
Isanta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Forbes moves away from the strike by Isanta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Isanta counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes misses with a hook. Isanta ducked under it nicely.
Isanta moves away from the strike by Forbes.
Isanta throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Isanta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Forbes throws a hook but Isanta avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Isanta. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Isanta misses with a wild body shot.
Isanta throws the left hand but Forbes avoids the punch easily.
Isanta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Isanta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Isanta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Isanta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Isanta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Isanta finds it's target.
Isanta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Forbes under the eye.
Isanta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Isanta swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
Forbes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Isanta defends it well.
Isanta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isanta.
#T2#
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Isanta saw that one coming.
Isanta attempts a counter takedown but Forbes avoids it well and moves away.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Isanta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Isanta misses its intended target.
Forbes throws a looping overhand right but Isanta ducks down to avoid it.
Isanta misses with a straight left.
Isanta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Isanta with a nice cross.
Forbes defending well as Isanta loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Isanta.
Isanta throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Forbes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Forbes looking to sit in guard and control but Isanta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Isanta forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.
Isanta with the ground and pound but Forbes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Forbes looking to control.
Isanta wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving.
Forbes keeping full guard, as Isanta tries to pass.
Isanta wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Forbes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Isanta. #SUB2#
Forbes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Isanta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Isanta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Isanta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Isanta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Forbes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Isanta is now in half guard.
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 Pohjolan Isanta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Forbes slips a straight right by Isanta.
Forbes moves out of range of the strikes.
Isanta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forbes moves away.
Forbes throws a shot to the body.
Forbes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Forbes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Isanta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Isanta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Isanta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Isanta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a left hand
and Isanta counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes throws a hook but Isanta avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Isanta. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Forbes defending well as Isanta loads up on a big left hand.
Pohjolan Isanta is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##TD2#
Forbes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Isanta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isanta tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Forbes is trying to get an arm triangle but Isanta is defending well. #SUB2#
Forbes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Isanta can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB2#
Forbes has hold of Isanta's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Isanta seems comfortable defending it but Forbes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Isanta is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Isanta is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Forbes couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bradford Forbes!
An out of breath Bradford Forbes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 65 Wesley v Rocco 2
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Petrovs staying out of range there.
Petrovs throwing a counter right hand but Isanta manages to avoid it.
Petrovs misses the jab.
Petrovs scores with a shot to the body.
Isanta cracks Petrovs with a good jab.
Donk. Isanta catches Petrovs right on the button with a cross.
Petrovs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrovs avoids the body shot from Isanta.
Isanta has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Petrovs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Pohjolan Isanta has been cut.
Isanta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrovs.
We've been told by Petrovs's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Isanta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Isanta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrovs doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrovs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isanta cracks Petrovs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrovs ducks under a wild hook from Isanta.
Petrovs throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Isanta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Isanta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Isanta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrovs fails to land with a series of punches.
Isanta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrovs digs a good body shot into Isanta's ribs.
Isanta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrovs takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Isanta misses its intended target.
Isanta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pohjolan Isanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Isanta misses
and Petrovs counters with a crisp right that sends Isanta to the canvas! Petrovs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Petrovs!
Our winner, Kaspars Petrovs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
FFA 39: Psychosis
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Isanta throws a jab but it's blocked by Ugoh.
Ugoh throws a leg kick
letting Isanta counter with a right hand.
Isanta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Ugoh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ugoh connects with an inside leg kick.
Isanta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ugoh on the side of the head.
Isanta jabs Ugoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Isanta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ugoh's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Ugoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Isanta throws a hook but Ugoh avoids it easily.
Jab from Isanta.
Ugoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Ugoh finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ugoh thuds his right hand into Isanta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Isanta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ugoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Isanta.
Isanta misses with a shot to the body
and Ugoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Isanta moves out of range of the leg kick from Ugoh.
A jab from Ugoh misses.
Ugoh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Isanta lands the left hand.
Ugoh walks into a stiff left hand from Isanta.
Ugoh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Isanta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Ugoh finds it's way through Isanta's defenses.
Isanta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Isanta throws a looping overhand right but Ugoh ducks down to avoid it.
Ugoh throws a leg kick #TD#
and Isanta counters with a shoot takedown. Ugoh fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isanta wants to control from the top but Ugoh keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Isanta has gone for a leg lock! Ugoh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Isanta's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isanta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ugoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Isanta is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Isanta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Isanta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ugoh defends it easily.
Ugoh is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Isanta looking for subs off his back but Ugoh has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Isanta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ugoh is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Isanta actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ugoh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ugoh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Isanta at a distance.
Ugoh throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Isanta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Pohjolan Isanta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ugoh connects with a solid leg kick.
Ugoh scoring well with a low kick there.
Ugoh looks for the body kick but Isanta saw that one coming.
Isanta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Isanta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Isanta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ugoh defending well as Isanta loads up on a big left hand.
Izuagbe Ugoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Isanta throws a body shot but no joy.
Isanta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Ugoh.
Isanta lands a jab.
Ugoh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Isanta is out of range.
Isanta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ugoh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Isanta lands with an uppercut that bounces Ugoh off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ugoh lands a jab.
Ugoh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Isanta's calf.#T1#
Ugoh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ugoh thows a leg kick but Isanta checks it #TD#
and Isanta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ugoh won't be happy with that.
Ugoh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Isanta.
Ugoh sneaks back into half guard.
Isanta trying to control the action but Ugoh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Isanta is looking for a kimura but Ugoh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Isanta to get the leverage.
Isanta wants to take a breather but Ugoh is having none of it. #T2#
Isanta not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Isanta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Isanta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ugoh defending well though.
Ugoh is looking to improve his position.
Isanta is looking to take a break and control but Ugoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ugoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Isanta.
Isanta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Isanta shoots in for a takedown but Ugoh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isanta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Ugoh misses with a low kick as Isanta jumps back.
Isanta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Isanta throws a looping overhand right but Ugoh ducks down to avoid it.
Isanta misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Isanta.
Isanta throws a lazy right hand but Ugoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Isanta ducks under a wild hook from Ugoh.
That kick from Ugoh tenderised Isanta's leg. Isanta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ugoh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ugoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ugoh defending well as Isanta loads up on a big left hand.
Ugoh cracks the inside of Isanta's front leg.
Isanta works the jab nicely.
Isanta swings widly with a right hand
and Ugoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Isanta throws a hook but Ugoh avoids it easily.
Isanta scores with a nice head shot.
Isanta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ugoh stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pohjolan Isanta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isanta fails to land the takedown.
Isanta looks to land a right hand but Ugoh moved out of range.
Izuagbe Ugoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Isanta dives in and scores a takedown into Ugoh's guard.
Isanta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ugoh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Isanta throwing strikes but missing.
Ugoh is controlling Isanta's posture.
Isanta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Pohjolan Isanta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ugoh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Isanta counters with a straight right hand.
Ugoh cracks Isanta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Isanta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ugoh's half guard.
Pohjolan Isanta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Isanta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Isanta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Isanta prevents Ugoh from improving his position.
Isanta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ugoh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Isanta.
Ugoh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Isanta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Nice strikes from Isanta there.
Isanta controlling the pace. #SUB#
Isanta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ugoh defends it well.
Ugoh wants to control but Isanta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Isanta trying to control from half guard but Ugoh is working away.
Ugoh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ugoh.
Izuagbe Ugoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Ugoh keeping moving, preventing Isanta from controlling successfully.
Isanta stopping the sweep attempt from Ugoh.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Isanta misses with a right hand
and Isanta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Isanta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ugoh circles away.
A jab from Ugoh does it's job there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Isanta checks a leg kick.
Ugoh connects with the punch.
Ugoh sizes up Isanta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ugoh throws a hook but Isanta avoids it easily.
Isanta staying out of range there.
Isanta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Isanta misses the shot to the body.
Ugoh throws a solid leg kick but Isanta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ugoh.
Isanta misses with an uppercut
and Ugoh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ugoh moves away from the strike by Isanta. #TD#
Isanta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Isanta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ugoh defends it well.
Ugoh taking some punishment here, with Isanta in his half guard.
Ugoh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pohjolan Isanta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Isanta is working for a kimura but Ugoh is defending it quite comfortably.
Ugoh is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Isanta is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pohjolan Isanta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Isanta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pohjolan Isanta!
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Event:
FFA 33: Desolation
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Servium lands with an uppercut that bounces Isanta off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
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.#T1#
Isanta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Servium connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
Servium avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Isanta. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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.#REF3#
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.#CUT2#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#TD2#
Isanta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Servium looking to hit a scissor sweep but Isanta is one step ahead there. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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.
#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
Isanta is trying to keep Servium in close.
#SUB2#
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!#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Isanta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
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!
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Event:
ABW Champions Night
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Veljanovski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Veljanovski showed some decent athleticism there.
Isanta trying to control but Veljanovski postures up.
Isanta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veljanovski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veljanovski's back!
Veljanovski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Isanta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Isanta lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Isanta thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Veljanovski covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Isanta lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Will Isanta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Isanta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Veljanovski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Veljanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Isanta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Veljanovski is trying to remain composed but Isanta is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Isanta trying to control.
Isanta controlling from the back.#SUB#
Veljanovski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Isanta's arms. #SUB#
Veljanovski is trying to defend against the choke here but Isanta has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Isanta Tightens the hold and Veljanovski taps out furiously! Isanta displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pohjolan Isanta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Isanta fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Pohjolan Isanta has been cut.
Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Isanta has time to react.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isanta moves away.
Wilson slips a straight right by Isanta.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Jab from Isanta.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Isanta.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Isanta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilson.
Isanta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pohjolan Isanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isanta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Isanta walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Isanta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pohjolan Isanta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Wilson.
Isanta fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Isanta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Isanta throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Isanta.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Isanta.
Isanta throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Isanta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Isanta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Isanta shoots in.#TD2#
Wilson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Isanta's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson wants to control from the top but Isanta keeps moving. #T2#
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Isanta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Isanta is pulling down on Wilson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilson, at least for the moment.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Wilson working the body and head with strikes.
Wilson trying to control the position but Isanta is working away.
Isanta wants to control but Wilson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Isanta, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wilson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Isanta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wilson's guard! Nice work there by Isanta! #T4##SUB2#
Isanta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Isanta has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Isanta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Isanta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Isanta stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Isanta is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Isanta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Isanta being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pohjolan Isanta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wilson lands with a right hand. #TD#
Wilson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Isanta slips an elbow through the middle.
Isanta tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Isanta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Wilson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wilson pulls Isanta in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Wilson wants to control from the top but Isanta keeps moving.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Isanta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Isanta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Isanta pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Isanta trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Isanta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Isanta has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Isanta is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson looking to control.
Wilson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Isanta puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Isanta is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Isanta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Isanta wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson is controlling Isanta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wilson is not content to let Isanta control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Isanta swings widly with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Isanta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Isanta looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Isanta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wilson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Isanta.#SU2#
Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wilson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Isanta will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isanta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Isanta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pohjolan Isanta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Isanta shoots in and gets a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson pulls Isanta in close to his closed guard and prevents Isanta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Isanta looking to pass the guard.
Slade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Isanta is controlling him. #SUB2#
Isanta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Isanta has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isanta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Isanta wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Isanta defends easily.
Isanta is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.
Isanta wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Isanta looking to pass the guard.
Wilson 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.
Isanta trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Isanta trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Isanta wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilson controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Isanta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Isanta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Isanta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Isanta.
Isanta avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Isanta cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Isanta on the side of the head.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Isanta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Isanta is looking to wear down Wilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Isanta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pohjolan Isanta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isanta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isanta misses with a shot to the body
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Isanta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Isanta just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isanta connects with a jab.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slade Wilson.
Well Wilson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!
Slade Wilson very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Isanta throws out the jab.
Isanta scores with a hook to the body. Edwards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there.
Isanta wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Isanta on the ground.
Edwards wants to control but Isanta is keeping him busy.
Edwards stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is nestled in close to Isanta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Isanta trying to hold on to Edwards 's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
#SUB2#
Isanta actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Isanta is trying to maintain the position but Edwards is very close to passing his half guard.
Isanta gets back to full guard.
Isanta working a defensive guard here.
Isanta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Isanta forces his way into half guard.
Edwards trying to get back to full guard but Isanta takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Edwards wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Isanta.
Poor strikes thrown by Isanta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isanta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Edwards wants to try and get back to his feet.
Isanta avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Isanta wants to control the pace but Edwards is squirming around nicely.
Edwards wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Isanta.
#T3#
Edwards blocking the ground and pound.
Isanta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Isanta looking to ground and pound but Edwards is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Isanta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Edwards is surviving well by controlling Isanta's body position as best he can.
Isanta tries to control but Edwards wriggling away.
Isanta throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Edwards because Isanta loaded up on that one.
Isanta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Isanta lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Isanta trying to control but Edwards is having none of it.
Isanta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Edwards avoids a series of strikes thrown by Isanta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Isanta swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pohjolan Isanta!
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