PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Embrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto IsoMoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Embrett
vs
IsoMoukku

220 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Embrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Taisto IsoMoukku!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embrett throws a combination. IsoMoukku tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
IsoMoukku looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No joy there for Embrett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Embrett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts IsoMoukku as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Embrett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Embrett both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Taisto IsoMoukku has been cut.
IsoMoukku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Embrett throws a good cross that connects.
Embrett lands with an overhand left.
IsoMoukku needs to keep his hands up - Embrett had a free shot at his head there.
Embrett tries to score with a low kick but IsoMoukku moves his leg out of the way.
IsoMoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Embrett shoots in but no luck this time.
Embrett misses with a few strikes there.
Embrett is looking to score with low kicks.
Kevin Embrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IsoMoukku slips a jab and a cross from Embrett.
Embrett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IsoMoukku swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Embrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

IsoMoukku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - IsoMoukku lands in his opponent's guard.

Embrett working for a triangle but IsoMoukku defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IsoMoukku preventing the sweep.

Embrett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Embrett had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. IsoMoukku is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Embrett Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take IsoMoukku's back instead.

IsoMoukku is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Embrett gets his way!

Embrett tightening his grip on IsoMoukku, looking for the choke.

Embrett is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Embrett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but IsoMoukku has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Embrett missing with strikes.

Embrett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. IsoMoukku is defending well though. Embrett let's go of the attempt for now.
IsoMoukku trying to control but not successfully.

Embrett is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Embrett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Embrett missing with strikes from the back.

Embrett looking for the RNC.

IsoMoukku defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Embrett's arms.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Embrett looking to break IsoMoukku's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. IsoMoukku remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Embrett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Embrett working for a choke but IsoMoukku is defending well.
IsoMoukku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Embrett wants to take his opponent's back but IsoMoukku doesn't allow it.

Embrett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but IsoMoukku manages to avoid the submission attempt.
IsoMoukku is trying to control Embrett's posture but Embrett avoids it.
IsoMoukku is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
IsoMoukku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Embrett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Embrett doesn't succeed with the takedown

and IsoMoukku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
IsoMoukku lands a body shot in the clinch.
IsoMoukku digs a right hand into Embrett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Embrett's gas tank.
Embrett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Embrett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. IsoMoukku just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Embrett has had enough of the clinch but IsoMoukku keeps him there for the moment.
Embrett misses with the head strike.
Embrett wants to get back to striking at distance but IsoMoukku won't allow it.
Embrett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IsoMoukku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Embrett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
IsoMoukku tries to score a body lock takedown but Embrett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Embrett lands with a left to the head.
Embrett tries to break the clinch but IsoMoukku is controlling the position.
Embrett is looking to break free of the clinch but IsoMoukku has double underhooks.
Embrett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Embrett is pressed up against the ropes. IsoMoukku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Embrett down to the mat. Embrett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Embrett fails with the takedown

and IsoMoukku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Embrett's 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 Kevin Embrett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taisto IsoMoukku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Embrett misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Embrett.
Embrett closes this distance looking for a takedown but IsoMoukku circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Embrett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Embrett.
Embrett throws a series of punches but IsoMoukku avoids them all with ease.
Embrett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Embrett lands a with a good body shot.
Embrett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as IsoMoukku backs up against the ropes.
IsoMoukku is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Embrett.
IsoMoukku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Embrett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Embrett with a lazy takedown attempt

and IsoMoukku counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Embrett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
IsoMoukku is breathing heavily.

Embrett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and IsoMoukku defends it well.
Embrett wants to pass to mount but IsoMoukku is defending the position.
Taisto IsoMoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IsoMoukku is trying to maintain the position but Embrett is very close to passing his half guard.
Embrett wants to pass to mount but IsoMoukku is defending the position.
IsoMoukku is looking to improve his position.
IsoMoukku won't allow Embrett to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if IsoMoukku can do anything to dispel that myth.

Embrett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. IsoMoukku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Embrett.
Embrett works his foot free and advances to mount.
IsoMoukku tries to hold on but Embrett pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Embrett is working for a guillotine from mount but IsoMoukku frees his head quite easily.
IsoMoukku tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Embrett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
IsoMoukku manages to control the position for a moment.
Embrett throwing strikes here but IsoMoukku is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Embrett is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Embrett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Embrett looking to secure an arm triangle but IsoMoukku defends it well.

IsoMoukku defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Embrett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Embrett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Embrett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Embrett fails to move to back control.

Embrett looking to secure an arm triangle but IsoMoukku defends it well.
IsoMoukku wants to hold on but Embrett pushes him away.

Embrett is working for a guillotine from mount but IsoMoukku frees his head quite easily.
IsoMoukku tries to lock up and control but Embrett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Embrett forces the positional change into back control.

Embrett is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. IsoMoukku knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften IsoMoukku for a finish.

IsoMoukku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Embrett missing with punches from the back.

IsoMoukku defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Embrett's arms.

Embrett is looking for the choke from the back position but IsoMoukku is controlling his hands well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
IsoMoukku avoids the strikes from Embrett.
Embrett controlling well, preventing IsoMoukku from escaping the position.

Embrett looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Embrett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taisto IsoMoukku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

IsoMoukku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Embrett has his takedown stuffed

and IsoMoukku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Embrett regains full guard. Nicely done.
IsoMoukku wants to control from the top but Embrett keeps moving.
IsoMoukku won't allow Embrett to sweep him here.
IsoMoukku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Embrett's guard.

Embrett is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but IsoMoukku pulls his head out easily.
Embrett tries to get to full guard but IsoMoukku has control of the leg.

Embrett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Embrett is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but IsoMoukku pulls his head out easily.
IsoMoukku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
IsoMoukku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Embrett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and IsoMoukku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by IsoMoukku.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Embrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Embrett.
IsoMoukku wants a takedown.
IsoMoukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
IsoMoukku keeps control of Embrett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Embrett misses with the head strike.
Embrett throws a punch but it's blocked by IsoMoukku.
Embrett lands with a short shot to the head.
IsoMoukku blocks an uppercut.
Embrett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Embrett wants to break the clinch but can't.
IsoMoukku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Embrett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Embrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
IsoMoukku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Embrett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
IsoMoukku is working for takedown but Embrett is calmly controlling the position for now.
Embrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of IsoMoukku backwards.
Embrett prevents the takedown attempt.
IsoMoukku has Embrett pressed against the ropes.
Embrett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but IsoMoukku has him pressed against the ropes.
Embrett wants to break the clinch but can't.

IsoMoukku is trying to trip Embrett. He has hold of a leg but Embrett is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. IsoMoukku persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsoMoukku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Embrett's guard.
Embrett tries to get to full guard but IsoMoukku has control of the leg.
Embrett tries to kick IsoMoukku off but IsoMoukku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Embrett wants to get back to full guard.
IsoMoukku stops Embrett from getting back to his feet.

Embrett looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Embrett looks for a takedown but IsoMoukku sprawls well.
Embrett misses with the combination.
IsoMoukku wants to clinch.
Embrett is looking to clinch.
Kevin Embrett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embrett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
IsoMoukku shoots in for a double leg but Embrett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Embrett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and IsoMoukku counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Embrett is refusing to be controlled, as IsoMoukku sits in half guard.
IsoMoukku prevents Embrett from improving his position.

Embrett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Embrett is looking to improve his position.
Embrett regains full guard. Nicely done.

Embrett has his feet on IsoMoukku's thighs here. He's pushed IsoMoukku off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! IsoMoukku screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Embrett!