PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodor Isaacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Isaacks
vs
Weidman

185 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Theodor Isaacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weidman shoots in for a takedown but Isaacks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weidman throws a solid leg kick but Isaacks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weidman.
Isaacks stuns Weidman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Isaacks does no damage.
Theodor Isaacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weidman throws a leg kick
and Isaacks counters with a left and a right that stings Weidman.
Weidman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weidman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Isaacks tries to bum rush Weidman with a series of wild strikes but Weidman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weidman tries to move into range but Isaacks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Isaacks swings for the body but Weidman moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weidman is defended easily by Isaacks.
Isaacks scores with a hook to the body. Weidman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Weidman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Isaacks dips to his left and cracks Weidman with an uppercut!
Theodor Isaacks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isaacks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weidman on the side of the head.
Weidman thows a leg kick but Isaacks checks it
and Isaacks counters with a two punch combo.
Isaacks scores with a body shot.
Isaacks lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Isaacks throws a series of punches but Weidman moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weidman circles away quickly and effectively.
Isaacks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weidman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Isaacks lands the left hand.
Isaacks works the jab nicely.
Isaacks misses with an uppercut. Weidman saw that one coming.
Weidman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weidman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isaacks.
Isaacks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weidman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Isaacks misses.
Weidman tries for a takedown but Isaacks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theodor Isaacks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Weidman.
Isaacks connects with a right hand. Weidman shakes it off.
Isaacks scores with a jab to the head.
Isaacks throws a jab but it's blocked by Weidman.
Isaacks misses with a body shot.
Isaacks lands a jab to the nose.
Isaacks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weidman momentarily.
Isaacks cracks Weidman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weidman walks into a straight right hand from Isaacks.
Isaacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weidman 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 lazy left from Isaacks finds it's target.
Isaacks connects with a body shot.
Isaacks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Isaacks misses with a looping right.
Weidman tries to clinch up
and Isaacks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Isaacks throws a jab when Weidman was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodor Isaacks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Weidman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weidman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Isaacks as he jumps to the side.
Isaacks with a nice cross.
Isaacks throws a right and a left that Weidman avoids nicely.
Weidman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Isaacks lands with a nice combination. Weidman backs away looking to recover.
Isaacks cracks Weidman with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Isaacks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Isaacks lands.
Theodor Isaacks is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Isaacks.
Isaacks misses with a body shot.
Weidman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Isaacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Isaacks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weidman is out of range.
Isaacks cracks Weidman with a good jab.
Isaacks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weidman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Isaacks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Isaacks.
Isaacks connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacks thuds a left hand into Weidman's body.
Isaacks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Isaacks tests Weidman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Isaacks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Isaacks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isaacks misses with a straight left.
Isaacks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weidman's head.
Isaacks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Isaacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weidman manages to avoid it.

Weidman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Isaacks is trying to defend but Weidman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Isaacks is trying to maintain the position but Weidman is very close to passing his half guard.
Weidman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Isaacks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weidman controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weidman looks to land a strike but Isaacks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Isaacks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Isaacks tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weidman stays in close to Isaacks's body and controls the position.
Weidman won't allow Isaacks to sweep him here.
Isaacks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weidman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Isaacks 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weidman controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodor Isaacks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weidman is defended easily by Isaacks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Isaacks.
Isaacks scores with a hook to the body. Weidman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Isaacks throws a jab but it's blocked by Weidman.
Weidman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Isaacks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Isaacks lands a slapping body shot.
Isaacks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weidman circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weidman.
Weidman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Isaacks.
Isaacks lands with a straight right. Weidman didn't see that one coming.
Weidman tries to work over Isaacks's front leg with a kick but Isaacks checks it.
Isaacks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Isaacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weidman.
Isaacks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weidman can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Isaacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A cross from Isaacks lands.
Isaacks throws out a powerful jab.
Weidman shoots in for a takedown but Isaacks shows good takedown defense.
Theodor Isaacks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Weidman.
Isaacks digs a good hook to Weidman's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weidman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Isaacks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Isaacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weidman misses with a low kick.
Isaacks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Weidman avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weidman moves out of range as Isaacks strikes.
Theodor Isaacks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weidman thows a leg kick but Isaacks checks it
and Isaacks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Isaacks lands a nice looking body shot.
Isaacks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Isaacks throws a series of punches but Weidman moves out of range.
Isaacks leaves Weidman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaacks misses with a double jab.
Isaacks lands with a good body shot.
Isaacks clobbers Weidman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Isaacks lands a jab to Weidman's midsection.
Weidman shoots in for a takedown but Isaacks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isaacks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weidman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weidman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Isaacks looks to land a combination but Weidman avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodor Isaacks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Isaacks, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodor Isaacks!