PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Isarno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Isarno has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Major Miller's chin.

Miller
vs
Isarno

178 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Major Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Isarno!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Isarno moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Isarno uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.

Miller wants the takedown. Isarno is fighting it off but Miller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Isarno's guard against the cage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Miller gets to his feet. Isarno looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Isarno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Isarno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Isarno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Isarno lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Miller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Miller decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isarno misses with a takedown attempt

and Miller counters by clinching up.
Miller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Isarno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Isarno moves into the clinch.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Isarno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Isarno.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Isarno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Isarno is defending well.
Miller is breathing heavily.

Miller lands a takedown into guard.
Miller prevents Isarno from getting back to his feet.

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

Isarno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Isarno prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Major Miller has been cut.
Isarno stalling in the clinch.
Isarno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Isarno has him pressed against the cage.
Isarno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Isarno tries to tie him up.
Isarno can't break the clinch.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Isarno gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Isarno gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller tries to pull guard but Isarno holds him up against the cage and eventually Miller drops back down to his feet.
Isarno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Isarno is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Isarno has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Isarno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isarno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Isarno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Isarno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.

Isarno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Isarno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.

Isarno rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Isarno prevents the takedown attempt.

Isarno breaks the clinch.

Isarno has managed to clinch.

Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Major Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Isarno gets a clinch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Isarno.

Isarno breaks the clinch.

Isarno pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller jumps guard but Isarno stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Miller to work.
Isarno lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Isarno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Isarno pulls his leg out and moves away.

Isarno gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isarno tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Isarno clinches.
Isarno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Isarno stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Miller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Isarno is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller prevents Isarno from getting back to his feet.

Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Isarno, up you get!

Isarno has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Isarno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Isarno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Isarno wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller is trying to drag Isarno to the mat but Isarno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Isarno.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller wants a takedown.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Isarno up against the cage.
Isarno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isarno lands a knee to the body.
Miller trying to stall but Isarno improves his position.
A knee to the head by Isarno.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Isarno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Isarno has Miller pushed against the cage.
Isarno gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Isarno.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Isarno.
Isarno taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isarno scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Isarno manages to break the clinch.
Isarno fails with a takedown attempt.

Isarno takes the fight into the clinch.
Isarno stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is trying to drag Isarno to the mat but Isarno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isarno is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin Isarno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Major Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Miller tries to keep at a distance but Isarno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Isarno is defending well.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Isarno prevents it.
Isarno gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Isarno fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Isarno clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Isarno lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Isarno after a bit of a struggle.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Isarno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Isarno is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Isarno breaks the clinch.
Isarno shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Isarno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Isarno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Isarno scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Isarno fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Isarno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Isarno looking to slow down the pace here.
Isarno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Isarno works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.

Isarno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller tries to keep at a distance but Isarno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Isarno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Isarno tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Isarno drops back down to his feet.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Isarno trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Isarno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.

Isarno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isarno trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Isarno into the cage.
Isarno is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Isarno down to the mat. Isarno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Miller gets tackled into the cage by Isarno. Isarno maintains the clinch.
Isarno tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Isarno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Isarno tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Isarno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Isarno prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isarno tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miller avoiding damage.
Isarno lands a nice elbow.

Major Miller's cut is getting worse.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Isarno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Isarno stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Isarno looking to slow down the pace here.
Kevin Isarno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Isarno.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Isarno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Isarno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Isarno!