PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kohici Ishigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishigawa comes into the arena with supermassive black hole blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Kohici Ishigawa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ishigawa
vs
Assassin

181 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Koffin Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kohici Ishigawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Canadian Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishigawa misses with a double jab.
Ishigawa misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Ishigawa does no damage.
Ishigawa dodges the punch combination from Assassin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishigawa looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Kohici Ishigawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishigawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assassin circles away quickly and effectively.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but Ishigawa shows good takedown defense.
Assassin shoots in looking for a takedown. Ishigawa tries to sprawl out of it but Assassin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ishigawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Ishigawa does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ishigawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assassin circles away quickly and effectively.
Ishigawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishigawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Assassin. Assassin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kohici Ishigawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canadian Assassin.
Ishigawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Ishigawa does no damage.
Ishigawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Assassin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Assassin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Assassin is looking to work some ground and pound but Ishigawa has wrist control.
Assassin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin cracks Ishigawa with a solid left hand.
Assassin thows a big elbow that misses.
Assassin is looking to work some ground and pound but Ishigawa has wrist control.
Assassin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ishigawa's guard.
Assassin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ishigawa defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin throwing shots but Ishigawa is blocking nicely.
Ishigawa wants to get back to his feet.
Assassin with the ground and pound but Ishigawa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Assassin postures up in Ishigawa's guard and throws a big left but Ishigawa blocks it.
Assassin is looking to work some ground and pound but Ishigawa has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assassin wants to pass the guard but Ishigawa is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canadian Assassin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No joy there for Ishigawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Ishigawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assassin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Ishigawa does no damage.
Kohici Ishigawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ishigawa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Assassin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Assassin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ishigawa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ishigawa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ishigawa!
Ishigawa wants to stand but Assassin has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Assassin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ishigawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Assassin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Assassin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Assassin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishigawa pulls his head out easily.
Assassin is breathing heavily.

Assassin looking for submissions off his back.
Assassin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ishigawa thuds his shin into the meat of Assassin's side.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ishigawa sprawls well. Ishigawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assassin gets slowly back to his feet.
Assassin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ishigawa swivels and escapes.
Kohici Ishigawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canadian Assassin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assassin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assassin shoots in for a double leg but Ishigawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ishigawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ishigawa. That's going to slow Assassin down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kohici Ishigawa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ishigawa thows a body shot but no joy.
Ishigawa lands with a nice body kick.
Assassin slips a jab and a cross from Ishigawa.
Ishigawa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Assassin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Assassin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ishigawa pushes Assassin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Assassin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Assassin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Assassin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Assassin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Assassin prevents Ishigawa from escaping the position.
Assassin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ishigawa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Assassin working the ground and pound but Ishigawa is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishigawa wants to get back to his feet but Assassin drags him back down.
Assassin is putting a hurting on Ishigawa here, landing some big shots from side control.

Assassin tries for a kimura but Ishigawa is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Assassin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Assassin.
Assassin working the head with strikes.
Assassin working the body and head with strikes.
Ishigawa is pushing Assassin's head away, looking to escape. Assassin manages to hold on to the position though.

Assassin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ishigawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Assassin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Assassin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Assassin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ishigawa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ishigawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assassin on the ground.
Assassin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Assassin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Assassin tries for a kimura but Ishigawa is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ishigawa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ishigawa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Assassin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Assassin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Canadian Assassin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Assassin 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Canadian Assassin!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Canadian Assassin!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Canadian Assassin!

Canadian Assassin wins by unanimous decision!