PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Storm Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pista Isvan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isvan has chosen Fireball as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Isvan

191 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Vikai Gear Island

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Storm Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pista Isvan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a swing at Isvan's ribcage but misses.
Isvan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Isvan is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Isvan is just out of range.
And Isvan responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Isvan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Isvan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Isvan misses with a kick to the body.
Isvan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Isvan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Isvan.
Isvan tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isvan connects with a high kick.
Isvan ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Isvan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Isvan lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Isvan takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Johnson is rocked!
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Isvan. Isvan obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Isvan.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Isvan misses with a head kick.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Isvan.

Isvan lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Isvan takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Isvan moved out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Isvan counters with a body kick.
Isvan swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Isvan throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson swings for the body but Isvan moves out of range.

Isvan lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Isvan takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isvan moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Isvan.
Isvan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Isvan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Isvan at a distance.
Isvan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Isvan is just out of range.
Isvan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Isvan is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Isvan! Johnson is out on his feet! Isvan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Johnson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Johnson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pista Isvan!
Pista Isvan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.