PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadayoshi Ishimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ishimaru's choice of entrance music: Break. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

James
vs
Ishimaru

178 cm
27
140 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

168 cm
24
147 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Ishimaru.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
Ishimaru misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Ishimaru lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Frank James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James blocks a jab.
Ishimaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James fails to land the takedown.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ishimaru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ishimaru fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James misses with a hook. Ishimaru ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James checks a low kick from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishimaru finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ishimaru blocks a head kick by James.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishimaru thows a body shot but no joy.
Ishimaru misses with a straight left.
Ishimaru lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ishimaru momentarily.
Ishimaru looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice straight punches there by Ishimaru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ishimaru.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown but Ishimaru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ishimaru misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Ishimaru cracks James with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishimaru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ishimaru ducks under a wild hook from James.
Ishimaru lands a head shot.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Ishimaru moves out of range easily.
Ishimaru lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ishimaru misses with a looping left.
Ishimaru throws a right and a left that both miss.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishimaru.
James misses with a hook.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ishimaru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishimaru.
A good leg kick by James.
James attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimaru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Ishimaru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ishimaru is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ishimaru throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James slips a straight right by Ishimaru.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
James lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ishimaru takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a low kick.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Ishimaru counters with a right hand to the body.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishimaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishimaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ishimaru pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Ishimaru settles back down.
Ishimaru throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Ishimaru avoids the head kick by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadayoshi Ishimaru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

James misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from James.
Ishimaru looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ishimaru's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ishimaru lands with a nice body punch.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ishimaru sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James tries to bum rush Ishimaru with a series of wild strikes but Ishimaru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Ishimaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James tries to bum rush Ishimaru with a series of wild strikes but Ishimaru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ishimaru in his tracks.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Ishimaru lands an overhand right.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a series of punches but Ishimaru moves out of range.
Ishimaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Ishimaru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishimaru moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
Ishimaru fails to land with a series of punches.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ishimaru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ishimaru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishimaru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru scores with a body shot.
Ishimaru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimaru looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Ishimaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Ishimaru. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frank James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishimaru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimaru just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimaru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James throws a head kick but Ishimaru moves out of range.
Ishimaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimaru throws a leg kick that misses.
Ishimaru misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
A punch combination from James misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru misses with a few strikes there.
Ishimaru jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for James. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
James lands a body shot.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimaru stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Ishimaru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ishimaru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
Ishimaru fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ishimaru swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ishimaru goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ishimaru lands with a shot to the body.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Ishimaru moves out of range easily.
Ishimaru looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James takes one to the side of the head.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishimaru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Ishimaru throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ishimaru connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James shoots in and drives through. Ishimaru sprawls well.
Ishimaru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ishimaru wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ishimaru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadayoshi Ishimaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ishimaru circles away.
Ishimaru throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishimaru.
James tried to score with a low kick but Ishimaru checks it.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimaru connects with a jab.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishimaru.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ishimaru is out of range.
Ishimaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ishimaru's head backwards.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Ishimaru.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimaru manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Ishimaru blocks the low kick.
Ishimaru misses with a low kick.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ishimaru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from James does no damage.
James misses with a combination
and Ishimaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James sizes up Ishimaru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ishimaru connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ishimaru throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Ishimaru avoids the body shot from James.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishimaru. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a head kick by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ishimaru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ishimaru with a nice cross.
James throws a leg kick but Ishimaru checks it.
James clobbers Ishimaru with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ishimaru punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Ishimaru with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimaru moves away.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from James.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishimaru to score with a decent uppercut.
Ishimaru paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Ishimaru jabs at James's body.
Ishimaru throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ishimaru is out of range.
James throws a wild body kick that Ishimaru sees coming a mile off.
Ishimaru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James throws a shot from downtown. Ishimaru moves away and avoids it.
Ishimaru thuds a left hand into James's body.
Ishimaru misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Ishimaru.
Nice takedown defense from Ishimaru. No joy for James on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishimaru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ishimaru takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James checks a leg kick.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James throws a right and a left that Ishimaru avoids nicely.
Ishimaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Ishimaru.
Frank James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ishimaru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimaru is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James trying to control but Ishimaru is having none of it.
James misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tadayoshi Ishimaru.
I've got Ishimaru winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
Tadayoshi Ishimaru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.