PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ishii
vs
KarelinPalmeiras

182 cm
33
272 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

202 cm
27
280 lbs
8 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Satoshi Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KarelinPalmeiras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ishii swivels and escapes.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in but no luck this time.

Ishii gets caught napping as KarelinPalmeiras dives in and scores a takedown. Ishii manages to retain guard.
KarelinPalmeiras prevents Ishii from getting back to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control but Ishii is working from the bottom.
KarelinPalmeiras won't allow Ishii to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ishii's guard.
KarelinPalmeiras looking to pass the guard.
Ishii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for KarelinPalmeiras on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras pushing down on Ishii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ishii is trying to stand.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to stand and escape but Ishii is controlling the position.
KarelinPalmeiras throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to mount his opponent but Ishii defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ishii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ishii lands a decent elbow from side control.
KarelinPalmeiras is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ishii off and has taken his back!

KarelinPalmeiras is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KarelinPalmeiras misses with an elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras throwing wild punches that miss their target.
KarelinPalmeiras has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - KarelinPalmeiras's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

KarelinPalmeiras looking for the RNC.
KarelinPalmeiras punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ishii manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Ishii.

Ishii manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Ishii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming KarelinPalmeiras to the mat! KarelinPalmeiras manages to get full guard.

KarelinPalmeiras working for a triangle but Ishii defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to keep Ishii in close.
KarelinPalmeiras looks winded!
Ishii trying to control but KarelinPalmeiras is working from the bottom.
Ishii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because KarelinPalmeiras is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ishii distracts KarelinPalmeiras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ishii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KarelinPalmeiras looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishii is one step ahead there.
Ishii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

KarelinPalmeiras is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ishii postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces KarelinPalmeiras's head off the mat! KarelinPalmeiras is out! He's out! Ishii jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Satoshi Ishii!
During a confident post fight interview, Satoshi Ishii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.