PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 2650 p4p, 6796 weight class) and Cole Ison (ranked 344 p4p, 658 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kurtev
vs
Ison

189 cm
25
195
7 - 9 - 0

190 cm
24
215
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Finnish Elite Extreme Science

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Ison!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Kurtev coming out on top.
Kurtev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ison circles away.

Kurtev has Ison up against the cage in a clinch.
Ison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurtev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ison's efforts to push away.
Kurtev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurtev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ison is trying to break the clinch but Kurtev is controlling him.
Kurtev goes for a takedown attempt but Ison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kurtev moves out of range as Ison throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurtev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Ison shows good takedown defense.
Kurtev wants to clinch up but Ison keeps it at a distance.
Kurtev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ison connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ison swivels and escapes.
Kurtev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ison avoids it really well and circles away.

Kurtev forces Ison back against the cage and clinches.
Kurtev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kurtev goes for a takedown attempt but Ison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ison defends it nicely.
Kurtev misses with a double jab.
Kurtev backing away here, and Ison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ison tries to score with a low kick but Kurtev moves his leg out of the way.
Ison tries a low kick but Kurtev avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ison looks to land a right hand but Kurtev moved out of range.

Kurtev has Ison up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurtev is working for takedown but Ison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kurtev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ison.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Ison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Ison breaks the clinch.
Ison leaves Kurtev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurtev's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ison wants it to stay on the feet.
Ison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Ison. No joy for Kurtev on that attempt.
Cole Ison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurtev shoots in for a double leg but Ison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ison is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ison lands a head kick. Kurtev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kurtev avoids the head kick by Ison.
Ison throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krisko Kurtev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtev is breathing heavily.
Kurtev fails with the takedown.
Ison throws a big counter head kick but Kurtev avoids it with no problem.
Kurtev walks into a stiff left hand from Ison.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ison breaks from the clinch.
Kurtev tries to clinch but Ison moves out of range.
Kurtev misses with a straight right.
Kurtev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurtev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ison 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.

Ison tries to sprawl but Kurtev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurtev pulls his head out easily.
Ison wants to improve his position but Kurtev is controlling well.
Kurtev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kurtev thows a huge punch but Ison dodges it nicely.
Ison has hold of Kurtev's hands but Kurtev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ison tries to get to full guard but Kurtev has control of the leg.
Kurtev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Ison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kurtev closes the distance and pushes Ison back into the cage.
Ison tries to break free but Kurtev pushes him back against the cage.

Ison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kurtev closes the distance and clinches.

Kurtev jumps guard.
Kurtev looking to control.
Ison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurtev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kurtev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ison defends well.

Kurtev is looking for a triangle but Ison pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kurtev with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ison looking for a sweep. Not yet Ison, not yet.
Kurtev throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurtev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Ison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurtev stands and throws Ison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kurtev grinds an elbow into Ison's temple.
Ison is looking to reverse the position.
Ison trying to remain calm as Kurtev controls from the top position.
Ison trying his best to control but Kurtev has mounted him.
Kurtev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ison wants to hold on but Kurtev pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kurtev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kurtev looking to finish Ison with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ison!
Krisko Kurtev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurtev lands a nice shot to the head.

Ison is rocked!
Kurtev loads up with a big shot that hurts Ison! He's pulled Kurtev in close but Kurtev has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ison survive? More strikes from Kurtev and Ison is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
Krisko Kurtev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.