PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hullu Harri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Isaacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Harri
vs
Isaacs

176 cm
22
210 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

207 cm
27
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

DJs Locker

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hullu Harri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Isaacs!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Isaacs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isaacs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Isaacs throws a hook but Harri avoids it easily.
Isaacs takes a swing at Harri's ribcage but misses.
Isaacs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harri.
Isaacs cracks a nice hook into Harri's ribs.
Isaacs ducks under a wild hook from Harri.
Isaacs swings for the body but Harri moves out of range.

Isaacs pushes Harri up against the cage in a clinch.
Isaacs blocks an elbow strike.
Isaacs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harri walks away with a smile on his face. Isaacs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Isaacs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isaacs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Isaacs looks to land a left hand but Harri moved out of range nicely.
Harri moves in looking to clinch but Isaacs pushes him off.
Isaacs misses with a hook. Harri ducked under it nicely.
Isaacs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harri's head.
Harri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Isaacs.
Isaacs misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harri swings for the body but Isaacs moves out of range.
Isaacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harri manages to avoid it.
Harri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Isaacs.
Harri lands a jab to Isaacs's midsection.
Isaacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harri.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Isaacs misses with a body shot.
Harri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Isaacs.
Isaacs throws a jab but it's blocked by Harri.

Harri gets a clinch.
Harri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Harri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Isaacs avoids it.
Harri lands a nice shot to the body.
Harri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Isaacs backwards.
Harri presses Isaacs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harri lands a nice shot to the body.
Isaacs looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs tries to pull guard but Harri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hullu Harri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Isaacs.
Isaacs is trying to pull guard but Harri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Isaacs goes for a takedown attempt but Harri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harri throws a sloppy head kick and Isaacs moves out of range easily.
Harri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Harri moves into the clinch.
Harri missing with knees to the body.
Harri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Isaacs blocks an elbow strike from Harri.
Harri tries to land a knee to the head but Isaacs blocks with his arms.

Isaacs manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harri wants to pass the guard but Isaacs is keeping the position.

Harri stands up from Isaacs's guard - Harri perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harri swings for the body but Isaacs moves out of range.
Harri feints and then cracks Isaacs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Isaacs down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harri throws a head kick but Isaacs moves out of range.
Harri misses with a two punch combination.
Isaacs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harri missing with a left hand there. Isaacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Isaacs misses with a body shot.
Harri cracks the inside of Isaacs's front leg.
Hullu Harri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harri misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Isaacs misses the target.

Isaacs closes the distance and clinches.
Harri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Isaacs blocks an elbow strike from Harri.
Isaacs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Isaacs is trying to pull guard but Harri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Isaacs or not.

Isaacs gets control of Harri's arms and successfully pulls guard. Isaacs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Harri stands and steps away. Isaacs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Harri has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Isaacs is trying to pull guard but Harri has him pressed against the cage.
Harri digs a right hand into Isaacs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Isaacs's gas tank.
Harri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Isaacss head.

Isaacs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harri uses from the top position.
Harri wants to pass the guard but Isaacs is keeping the position.
Isaacs keeping moving, preventing Harri from controlling successfully.

Isaacs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harri wants to control from the top but Isaacs keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harri stands and throws Isaacs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Isaacs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Harri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Isaacs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hullu Harri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Harri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Isaacs.
Harri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Isaacs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harri looks to throw the jab but Isaacs is out of range.
Isaacs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Isaacs somewhat.
A slow jab from Isaacs misses its intended target.
Isaacs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harri misses with a wild body shot.
Isaacs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harri doesn't seem bothered though.
Harri throws a body punch but Isaacs moves out of range.
Harri misses with a looping right.
Hullu Harri is winning the standup battle so far.
Isaacs thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Isaacs misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacs works the jab nicely.
Isaacs lands a slapping body shot.
Harri takes a swing at Isaacs's ribcage but misses.
Harri misses with a few strikes there.
Harri misses with a hook. Isaacs ducked under it nicely.
Harri is looking to wear down Isaacs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harri misses with the combination.
Harri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Isaacs avoids the body shot from Harri.
Isaacs throws a hook to the side of Harri's head but Harri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Isaacs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hullu Harri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Isaacs misses with a body shot.
Harri slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Isaacs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harri ducks under a wild hook from Isaacs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs wants to clinch up but Harri keeps it at a distance.
Isaacs throws a looping overhand right but Harri ducks down to avoid it.
Harri tries to clinch but Isaacs is having none of it.
Harri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harri wants it to stay on the feet.
Harri defending well as Isaacs loads up on a big left hand.
Isaacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harri.
Isaacs lands with an uppercut that bounces Harri off the cage and back into range.

Harri forces Isaacs back against the cage and clinches.

Isaacs pulls guard.
Harri wants to control from the top but Isaacs keeps moving.
Harri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Isaacs tries to improve position but can't.

Harri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Harri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harri trying to control the action but Isaacs is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs is looking for a sweep.
Isaacs wants to control but Harri postures up.

Harri is trying to get an arm triangle but Isaacs is defending well.

Harri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Isaacs has escaped the position, nice work there.

Harri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Isaacs, who protects the arm well.
Isaacs regains half guard.
Hullu Harri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Isaacs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harri pushing down on Isaacs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harri wants to work for an arm triangle but Isaacs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Isaacs is trying to get back to full guard.
Isaacs wants to control but Harri is keeping busy.
Harri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harri is looking to advance position but Isaacs won't allow it.

Isaacs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harri pulls his head out easily.
Harri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Isaacs working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Isaacs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Isaacs is in all sorts of trouble here.

Harri is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Harri extends the arm and Isaacs is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hullu Harri!
Hullu Harri retains his super heavyweight title!