Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 8L 85 - Not near scones
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Tay throws a push kick but Ishimura slaps the foot to one side.
Tay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tay misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Tay.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Tay throws a poor cross that misses
and Ishimura counters with a good, hard body kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Ishimura lands a front kick.
Tay 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.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimura scores with a nice body kick.
Ishimura tests Tay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ishimura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tay is out of range and Ishimura settles back down.
Ishimura swinging wildly here.
Ishimura lands a really nice looking cross but Tay seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ishimura scores with a nice right hand.
Tay throws a head kick that misses.
Tay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ishimura.
Ishimura cracks Tay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tay is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Tay tries to work over Ishimura's front leg with a kick but Ishimura checks it.
A good leg kick by Ishimura. #T1#
Tay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Tay misses.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishimura connects with a solid leg kick.
Tay misses with a head kick.
Tay throws a series of punches but Ishimura moves out of range.
Tay throws a body kick that misses.
Tay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ishimura.
Ishimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tay throws out the jab.
Tay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishimura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tay.
Tay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Tay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishimura can pounce on him.
Tay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tay.
Tay misses with a few strikes there.
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Tay misses.
Chong Tay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tay throws a sloppy head kick and Ishimura moves out of range easily.
Ishimura wants to clinch up but Tay keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Tay.
Tay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ishimura throws a low kick, looking for Tay's leg but Tay calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Tay.
Ishimura lands a high kick!
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishimura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tay manages to circle out of the way.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Tay throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishimura.
Kosuke Ishimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Ishimura.
Ishimura scores with a spinning back kick!
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Tay off balance momentarily.
Tay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishimura lands a high kick!
Tay looks to land a right hand but Ishimura moved out of range.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ishimura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ishimura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!

Kosuke Ishimura wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Kosuke Ishimura took to the microphone: 'Jesus is coming back.'.

Event: 8L 81 - Underweight Burns
Date: Jun 21, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
A big left from McDavid misses.
Ishimura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDavid. McDavid obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishimura throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDavid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDavid clobbers Ishimura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDavid with a nice cross.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
McDavid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ishimura loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Ishimura.
Ishimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and McDavid moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ishimura prevents a body shot from McDavid.
Ishimura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by McDavid. #T1#
Ishimura is trying to stall.
Ishimura scores with a shot to the side of McDavid's head.
Ishimura throws an elbow that misses.
Our sources have told us that McDavid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McDavid managing to block the knees to the body from Ishimura.
McDavid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishimura misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid keeps control of Ishimura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDavid pushes Ishimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDavid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ishimura up against the cage.
Good body shot from McDavid. #BC2#
Ishimura breaks from the clinch.
Ishimura throws a front kick that sends McDavid stumbling back into the cage.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid cracks Ishimura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Ishimura lands with a slapping head kick.
McDavid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishimura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Ishimura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDavid working aggressively here. #BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Ishimura takes one on the button.
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
McDavid scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Ishimura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McDavid tries to keep at a distance but Ishimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDavid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ishimura avoids it.
The referee calls for Ishimura to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kosuke Ishimura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ishimura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and McDavid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ishimura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDavid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura throws a head kick that McDavid semi-blocks.
McDavid thuds his right hand into Ishimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDavid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
McDavid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid jabs Ishimura right on the nose. Ishimura blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but McDavid moved away.
Ishimura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDavid.
Ishimura 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.
Ishimura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Ishimura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick from McDavid lands but Ishimura takes it in his stride. #ROC#Ishimura is rocked!
Ishimura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ishimura is still on wobbly legs! Can McDavid finish him?
Some bone on bone action there as McDavid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ishimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishimura blocks the body kick.
McDavid is looking to land body kicks.
Ishimura throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - McDavid scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid checks a leg kick.
Ishimura walks into a left hand.
Ishimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid. #T2#
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
Ishimura throws a one two combo.
McDavid tried to score with a low kick but Ishimura checks it.
Ishimura throws a lazy head kick
and McDavid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ishimura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDavid lands a jab.
Ishimura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDavid.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ishimura. That's going to slow McDavid down.
McDavid avoids the body shot from Ishimura.
McDavid throws a quick counter head kick but Ishimura was just out of range.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Ishimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid sets himself, and Ishimura steps forward looking for the clinch! McDavid avoids it this time.
McDavid thuds his right hand into Ishimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid throws a hook but Ishimura blocks it.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDavid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ishimura moves away from the strike by McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ishimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDavid slips a jab and a cross from Ishimura.
McDavid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDavid lands a slapping body shot.
Ishimura throws a lazy head kick
and McDavid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ishimura thinking.
McDavid scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but McDavid moved away.
McDavid is looking to counter punch.
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid tries to clinch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Ishimura misses with a straight left.
Ishimura connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by McDavid as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from McDavid.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
McDavid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kosuke Ishimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Ishimura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ishimura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
McDavid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and McDavid moves out of range easily.
Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
Ishimura misses the jab.
McDavid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
Ishimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDavid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by McDavid.
McDavid swings for the body but Ishimura moves out of range.
McDavid checks the leg kick.
Ishimura throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDavid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ishimura throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ishimura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from McDavid finds it's way through Ishimura's defenses.
Ishimura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDavid connects with the punch.
McDavid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ishimura at a distance.
McDavid scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDavid lands with an overhand left.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDavid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McDavid's corner calls for a 1-2. McDavid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishimura. McDavid does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as McDavid blocks the low kick.
McDavid lands with a straight right. Ishimura didn't see that one coming.
McDavid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McDavid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDavid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Connor McDavid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Kosuke Ishimura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus is coming back.'.

Event: 8L 77 - Cash Mané
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Ishimura lands a high kick!
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Begbie moves out of range easily.
Begbie misses with a wild combination.
Begbie is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
As Begbie looks to move away, Ishimura throws a big counter combo but Begbie just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Begbie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Ishimura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Begbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishimura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ishimura wants to stall. #BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Begbie rushes Ishimura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Begbie managing to block the knees to the body from Ishimura.
Ishimura pushes off an throws an elbow but Begbie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I was talking to Ishimura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ishimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Begbie.
Begbie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishimura has him pressed against the ropes.
Ishimura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Begbie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ishimura stalling.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura tries to score with a low kick but Begbie moves his leg out of the way.
Ishimura throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Ishimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Begbie throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Begbie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Begbie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Begbie off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Begbie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Begbie avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Begbie misses with a looping right.
Begbie feints a jab promting Ishimura to slip. Begbie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ishimura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ishimura sets himself, and Begbie steps forward looking for the clinch! Ishimura avoids it this time.
Ishimura motions for Begbie to come forward. Ishimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Begbie tries to clinch up.
Ishimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Begbie misses with a body kick.
Ishimura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Begbie.#CL2#
Begbie pushes Ishimura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Begbie takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Ishimura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishimura throws a front kick aimed at Begbie's knee but Begbie avoids it well.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Ishimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begbie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishimura. Ishimura obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishimura wants to land a leg kick but Begbie is out of range.
Ishimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosuke Ishimura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishimura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Ishimura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ishimura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Begbie is keeping busy.
Ishimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Begbie can do to turn this around?#T1##BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishimura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Begbie throws a combination. Ishimura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good standup being displayed there by Ishimura as he connects with a hook.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Begbie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ishimura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Begbie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ishimura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Begbie.
A head kick by Ishimura misses
and Begbie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ishimura thinking.
Ishimura throws a leg kick which misses Begbie's front leg but catches the back leg as Begbie tries to avoid it.
Begbie with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimura is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Begbie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Begbie moves out of range easily.
Begbie jabs Ishimura right on the nose. Ishimura blinks but takes it well.
Ishimura tries a low kick but Begbie avoids it.
Kosuke Ishimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Begbie checks a low kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Ishimura instigates a clinch.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ishimura misses with a knee to the head.
Ishimura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ishimura presses Begbie against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Begbie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ishimura lands a head kick. Begbie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ishimura connects with the punch.
Begbie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Begbie cracks Ishimura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ishimura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ishimura throws a good cross that connects.
Ishimura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Ishimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Ishimura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura with a knee to the head.
Ishimura scores with a knee to the head.
Ishimura avoiding damage.
Ishimura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Ishimura lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Begbie blocks the leg kick.
Ishimura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ishimura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishimura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Begbie.
Begbie tries to clinch
and Ishimura counters with a low kick, right behind Begbie 's knee.
Ishimura is looking to slow Begbie down with leg kicks.
Ishimura with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Ishimura takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Begbie tries to clinch up but Ishimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Begbie's sensitive parts.
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
Francis Begbie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishimura misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Ishimura tries to keep at a distance but Begbie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Francis Begbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosuke Ishimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Begbie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Begbie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishimura blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ishimura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!

Kosuke Ishimura wins by unanimous decision!
Kosuke Ishimura looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Jesus is coming back.'.
In defeat, Francis Begbie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks to the lot of ya!'.

Event: 8L 73 - Down for the Count
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Tay throws a leg kick but Ishimura checks it.
Tay blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Tay throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ishimura darts in and clinches Tay up against the ropes.#BC2#
Tay breaks from the clinch.
Tay avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ishimura checks a leg kick nicely.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Tay has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Tay moves out of range easily.
Tay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ishimura.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ishimura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tay misses the shot to the body.
Tay swinging wildly here.
Ishimura is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tay just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ishimura has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chong Tay!
In his post fight interview, Chong Tay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Kosuke Ishimura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus is coming back.'.

Event: 8L 69 - L Jackson
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishimura throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.
Baker moves out of range as Ishimura strikes.
Ishimura blocks a head kick by Baker.
Ishimura tries to land a front kick but Baker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Nice straight punches there by Ishimura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ishimura.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Ishimura had a free shot at his head there.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Ishimura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishimura. Ishimura obviously looking to wear him down.
Baker takes a swing at Ishimura's ribcage but misses.
Ishimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ishimura throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura avoids the head kick by Baker.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Ishimura throws a low kick but Baker avoids it.
That kick from Ishimura tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimura with a nice calf kick.
Ishimura misses with a leg kick.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura thumps Baker with a low kick.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishimura wants to land a leg kick but Baker is out of range.
Ishimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Ishimura moves out of range easily.
Ishimura throws a solid leg kick but Baker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishimura.
Baker throws a body punch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Baker is looking to wear down Ishimura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A big right from Baker misses.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ishimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Baker catches Ishimura right on the button with a cross.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ishimura - the referee stops the clock and Baker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ishimura. Baker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Ishimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baker lands a nice shot that snaps Ishimura's head back.
Baker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Ishimura scores with a head kick.
Ishimura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Ishimura.
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura.
Ishimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishimura throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Ishimura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Ishimura misses
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Ishimura blocks a head kick by Baker.
Ishimura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishimura scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Ishimura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishimura is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
Ishimura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick by Ishimura misses #KD#
and Baker counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Ishimura onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Ishimura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishimura scores with a leg kick.
Baker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baker tests Ishimura's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Ishimura is rocked!
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Ishimura avoids the body shot from Baker.
Ishimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishimura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Ishimura throws a lazy head kick
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
Ishimura is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker jabs Ishimura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker cracks Ishimura with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Ishimura is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Ishimura is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Ishimura could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker!
In defeat, Kosuke Ishimura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus is coming back.'.

Event: C20: Corassa vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishimura is just out of range.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands a brutal head kick. Ishimura looks out on his feet and McGuire throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). James McGuire!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Velocity Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
Kosuke Ishimura spoke after the fight, saying 'Jesus is coming back.'.

Event: Combate 16: Koko vs. Mongrel
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sonni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Ishimura kicks Sonni off and gets to his feet.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ishimura misses with a straight left.
It looked like Sonni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Ishimura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ishimura.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Ishimura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura lands a high kick!
Sonni thumps Ishimura with a low kick.
Ishimura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sonni lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Sonni tenderised Ishimura's leg. Ishimura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sonni.
Ishimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonni.
Sonni misses the jab.
Ishimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
Sonni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishimura. Ishimura obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
Sonni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishimura. Ishimura obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishimura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishimura.
Sonni lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishimura's head.
Good leg kick by Sonni.
Ishimura throws a head kick that half lands.
Ishimura is looking to slow Sonni down with leg kicks.
Sonni ducks right into an uppercut from Ishimura.
Kosuke Ishimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishimura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sonni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Sonni.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Sonni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishimura can pounce on him.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Sonni off balance momentarily.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ishimura.
Sonni tries to work over Ishimura's front leg with a kick but Ishimura checks it.
Ishimura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sonni.
Ishimura lands a lovely overhand right.
Sonni digs a good body shot into Ishimura's ribs.
Ishimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonni.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonni is looking to counter punch.
A clash of legs there as Ishimura blocks the low kick.
Sonni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ishimura throws a head kick that half lands.
Sonni throws a low kick, looking for Ishimura's leg but Ishimura calmly moves out of range.
Sonni throws a body kick that misses.
Sonni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ishimura checks the leg kick.
Sonni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ishimura lands a head kick. Sonni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Sonni moves out of range of the leg kick from Ishimura.
Both fighters circling a little - Ishimura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ishimura with the inside leg kick.
Sonni connects with a jab.
Sonni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Sonni. That snapped Ishimura's head back.
Ishimura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonni throws a body punch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Sonni.
Ishimura moves out of range of the body kick from Sonni.
Nice body kick there by Sonni.
Ishimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
It appears Sonni was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ishimura with a nice calf kick.
Ishimura throws a body kick that misses.
Sonni checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ishimura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonni to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Sonni lands a head shot.
A big right from Ishimura misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ishimura. That's going to slow Sonni down.
Sonni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ishimura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ishimura moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Sonni off balance momentarily.
Sonni tries to clinch but Ishimura is having none of it.
Ishimura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishimura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni needs to keep his hands up - Ishimura had a free shot at his head there.
Sonni scores with a nice right hand.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Sonni off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Ishimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kosuke Ishimura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sonni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sonni throws a hook but Ishimura avoids it easily.
It looks like Sonni has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ishimura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ishimura.
Ishimura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ishimura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishimura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonni.
Ishimura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonni. Sonni obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishimura tries to score with a low kick but Sonni moves his leg out of the way.
Sonni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishimura can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni lands a slapping body shot.
Ishimura throws a nice head kick!
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Ishimura wants to land a leg kick but Sonni is out of range.
Ishimura looks for the body kick but Sonni saw that one coming.
Ishimura blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Ishimura.
Sonni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Sonni tries to keep at a distance but Ishimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ishimura's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sonni tries a body shot but Ishimura blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Sonni.
A short right from Sonni. #T2#
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonni misses with some punches.
Ishimura blocking some punches.
Sonni misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonni.
Sonni lands a nice uppercut.
Sonni scores with a shot to the side of Ishimura's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishimura tries to break free but Sonni pushes him back against the cage.
Sonni lands with a short shot to the head.
Sonni taking a breather.
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Ishimura.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonni.
Sonni stalling in the clinch but Ishimura improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sonni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ishimura tries to break the clinch but Sonni is controlling the position.
Sonni wants to stall. #T3#
Ishimura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishimura letting Sonni take a breather here.
Sonni managing to block the knees to the body from Ishimura.
Nice body punch from Sonni.
Sonni taking a breather.
Ishimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonni.
Sonni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ishimura backwards.
Sonni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sonni has Ishimura pushed against the cage.
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Ishimura.
A hook to the body from Sonni.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sonni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Sonni. #T4#
Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ishimura tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonni avoids the damage to the body.
Ishimura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Ishimura manages to break the clinch.
Ishimura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Ishimura is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni cracks Ishimura on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ishimura falls backwards against the cage. Sonni follows up with more strikes that drop Ishimura to his knees. Sonni keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ishimura! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yka Sonni!
An out of breath Yka Sonni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kosuke Ishimura spoke after the fight, saying 'Jesus is coming back.'.

Event: CFN9: Carvalho vs. Wilson II
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen jabs Ishimura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook. Ishimura ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Ishimura misses.
Ishimura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Wijnbergen with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Ishimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ishimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Ishimura stalks Van Wijnbergen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Wijnbergen's face. Van Wijnbergen staggers backwards, shaken.
Ishimura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Van Wijnbergen as he checks the leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good body shot.
Ishimura throws a body kick that misses.
Ishimura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Wijnbergen. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ishimura counters with an inside leg kick.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Ishimura.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a leg kick
and Ishimura counters with a good low kick that Van Wijnbergen was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ishimura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wijnbergen scrambles back to his feet.
Ishimura defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
Ishimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Wijnbergen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ishimura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Wijnbergen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ishimura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Van Wijnbergen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Ishimura moved out of range nicely.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ishimura counters with a three punch combo that has Van Wijnbergen backing up. Van Wijnbergen nods at Ishimura to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice shot by Ishimura.
Sloppy strikes from Ishimura. Those never looked like landing.
Van Wijnbergen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ishimura.
Ishimura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Wijnbergen back to the cage. Ishimura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ishimura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Ishimura misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Ishimura saw that one coming.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ishimura.
Ishimura avoids the body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick
and Ishimura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Wijnbergen really felt that one!
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Ishimura avoids it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Ishimura blocks it.
Ishimura misses the shot to the body.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishimura cracks Van Wijnbergen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ishimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body punch from Ishimura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ishimura connects with a crisp jab.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Ishimura does no damage.
Ishimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ishimura staying out of range there.
Ishimura shapes to counter with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses
and Ishimura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishimura scores with a head kick. Van Wijnbergen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ishimura is out of range and Van Wijnbergen settles back down. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ishimura's head backwards.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a right hand but Ishimura moved out of range.
Ishimura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ishimura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishimura.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy right hand but Ishimura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Wijnbergen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishimura's sensitive parts. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch
and Ishimura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura tries to move into range but Van Wijnbergen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen fakes the leg kick and cracks Ishimura in the body.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice cross.
Ishimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Ishimura's body. Ishimura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ishimura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ishimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
Ishimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen moves away.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Ishimura avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Ishimura.
Ishimura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Wijnbergen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ishimura raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ishimura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ishimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Ishimura.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ishimura misses with a low kick as Van Wijnbergen jumps back.
Van Wijnbergen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a right hand
enabling Ishimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ishimura lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Wijnbergen lands a head shot.
Van Wijnbergen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ishimura. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Van Wijnbergen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura blocks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses
and Ishimura counters with a straight right hand.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ishimura blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ishimura checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Ishimura blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick, looking for Ishimura's leg but Ishimura calmly moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Wijnbergen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishimura throws a counter combo.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ishimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ishimura throws out a loose jab but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice head shot.
Van Wijnbergen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A left and a right from Ishimura both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimura missing with a left hand there. Van Wijnbergen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body
and Ishimura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Ishimura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ishimura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ishimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy body kick
and Ishimura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ishimura. That did some damage!
Ishimura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot that sends Ishimura's belly button to the back.
Ishimura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Ishimura saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Ishimura.
Good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura staying out of range there.
Ishimura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Ishimura moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kosuke Ishimura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ishimura avoids a kick to the body.
Ishimura blocks the body kick.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ishimura!
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Ishimura slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kosuke Ishimura.
Well Ishimura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosuke Ishimura!
Kosuke Ishimura took some time post fight to say the following; 'Jesus is coming back.'.

Event: Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Ishimura cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.
Ishimura throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Bailey has Ishimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Ishimura working hard to break the clinch.
Bailey is trying to push Ishimura away but Ishimura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ishimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ishimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ishimura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishimura tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura misses with a knee strike.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Ishimura.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms. #T1#
Ishimura has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishimura.
Ishimura lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishimura. #BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Ishimura pushes him off.
Kosuke Ishimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bailey rushes Ishimura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ishimura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailey.#T2##CL#
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishimura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ishimura misses with some punches.
Ishimura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but Ishimura has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Ishimura lands a slapping body shot. #T3##CL#
Bailey has Ishimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Ishimura looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely. #BC#
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Bailey wants to clinch.
Ishimura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.#CL#
Bailey drives through and clinches with Ishimura against the cage.
Ishimura with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zammy Bailey has been cut.#BC2#
Ishimura breaks from the clinch.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ishimura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bailey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Ishimura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailey.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
Ishimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Ishimura fails to land. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Ishimura misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Bailey cracks Ishimura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ishimura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bailey finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zammy Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ishimura missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CUT#It looks like Kosuke Ishimura has been cut.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ishimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
Ishimura throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Ishimura throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Ishimura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ishimura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura scores with a jab. Bailey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailey tries to clinch up but Ishimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zammy Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ishimura gets tackled into the cage by Bailey. Bailey maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it. #T1#
Ishimura avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bailey gets a clinch.
Ishimura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bailey up against the cage.
Ishimura has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Ishimura lands a nice uppercut.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ishimura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishimura is trying to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling him.#BC#
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Bailey is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Ishimura.
An inside leg kick from Ishimura misses.
Ishimura lands a nice looking body shot.
Ishimura throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily. #CL#
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura misses with a knee strike.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
Ishimura struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Bailey avoids a kick to the body.
Bailey darts in trying to clinch
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Bailey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ishimura on his heels. He'll look to pass Ishimura's guard now, I'm sure.
Bailey throwing strikes from guard but Ishimura blocks nicely.
Bailey throws an elbow that misses. Ishimura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bailey's guard. Nice move by Ishimura!#REVB##ES#
Bailey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ishimura throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Ishimura scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Ishimura misses.
Bailey tries to counter with a takedown but Ishimura is quick to defend against it.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bailey tries to bum rush Ishimura with a series of wild strikes but Ishimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Bailey ducks right into an uppercut from Ishimura.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
Bailey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bailey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ishimura swivels and escapes.
Ishimura throws a fast counter high kick but Bailey manages to duck under it in time.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey misses with a double jab.
Ishimura tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bailey wants to clinch.
Bailey tries to clinch but Ishimura is having none of it.
Ishimura lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Ishimura misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Ishimura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishimura scores with a nice head shot.
Bailey takes one to the side of the head.
Ishimura looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey throws a big counter combination but Ishimura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishimura throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
As Ishimura tries to get set, Bailey tries to push him back and clinch up but Ishimura manages to avoid the attempt.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Ishimura.
Bailey takes one to the side of the head.
Ishimura throws a solid leg kick but Bailey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishimura.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
A big right from Ishimura misses.
Ishimura scores with a one two! Bailey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Bailey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BAM! Ishimura delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bailey like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kosuke Ishimura!
Post fight, Kosuke Ishimura stared into the camera and said 'Jesus is coming back.'.

Event: CFN4: Lundgren vs. Zan
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lydon does it's job there.
Ishimura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lydon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ishimura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lydon eats them both and turns towards Ishimura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Lydon.
Lydon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ishimura's head.#KD#
Lydon cracks Ishimura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ishimura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lydon finish him? #ROC#Ishimura is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lydon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Lydon finish him?
Lydon works the jab nicely.
Ishimura drops his hands momentarily. Lydon doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ishimura staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ishimura doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Lydon!
Post fight, Johnny Lydon stared into the camera and said 'and thanks for sparring partners at the Hell Warriors Gym!'.
Kosuke Ishimura was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus is coming back.'.

Event: D is silent
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum throws a series of punches but Ishimura avoids them all with ease.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tatum.
Ishimura looks to land a left hand but Tatum moved out of range nicely.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura lands with a hook. Tatum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Tatum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tatum is looking to take a break and control but Ishimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatum scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Tatum tries for a kimura but Ishimura is defending well.
Ishimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ishimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Tatum crashes against the mat. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ishimura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tatum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ishimura is not content to let Tatum control the position.
Ishimura is looking to regain half guard here but Tatum keeps moving and retains side control.
Ishimura manages to get back to half guard.
Ishimura keeping control of the position. #T3#
Tatum thows a huge punch but Ishimura dodges it nicely.
Tatum slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ishimura looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
We've been told by Ishimura's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick lands for Ishimura.
No joy there for Ishimura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishimura swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatum misses with a kick to the body
and Ishimura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ishimura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ishimura looks to land a combination but Tatum avoids it well. #T4#
Tatum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ishimura defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ishimura misses with a combination
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ishimura misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum throws a leg kick but Ishimura sees it coming and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ishimura.
Ishimura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ishimura - that will leave a mark!
Ishimura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ishimura loads up on a big right hand but Tatum slips the punch.
Ishimura throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kosuke Ishimura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ishimura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ishimura 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.
Ishimura throws a push kick but Tatum slaps the foot to one side.
Ishimura sets himself, and Tatum steps forward looking for the clinch! Ishimura avoids it this time.
Ishimura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tatum connects with a jab.
Ishimura throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tatum throws the kick towards the body but Ishimura avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Ishimura misses.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Tatum off balance momentarily.
Tatum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tatum scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Ishimura blocks the body kick.
Ishimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatum.
Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.#T1#
A slow jab from Ishimura misses its intended target.
Tatum with the counter takedown but Ishimura avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ishimura misses the target.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Ishimura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTatum.
Tatum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a leg kick that misses.
Ishimura tries to move into range but Tatum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tatum throws a wild body kick that Ishimura sees coming a mile off.
Ishimura looks to land a left hand but Tatum moved out of range nicely.
Ishimura throws an overhand right that lands on Tatum's shoulder, as Tatum tries to avoid the shot.
Ishimura swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Tatum.
Tatum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Tatum closes the distance and clinches.
Tatum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ishimura after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tatum.
Tatum trying to stall but Ishimura improves his position.
Ishimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Tatum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ishimura is defending well.
Ishimura landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ishimura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ishimura.
Ishimura presses Tatum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ishimura has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishimuras head.
Ishimura misses with a body punch. #T3#
A knee to the head by Ishimura.
Ishimura trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Tatum tightens his grip and picks Ishimura up, before dumping him to the ground. Ishimura manages to land in guard.
Ishimura is wriggling around but Tatum manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Ishimura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ishimura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tatum scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tatum prevents Ishimura from improving his position.
Ishimura is staying active underneath Tatum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jayson Tatum has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Tatum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tatum passes into side control, despite Ishimura's attempt to control the position.
Ishimura dodges the ground and pound from Tatum.
Ishimura is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ishimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ishimura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tatum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ishimura jabs Tatum right on the nose. Tatum blinks but takes it well.
Ishimura feints and then cracks Tatum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tatum down.
Tatum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ishimura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum shoots in but Ishimura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Ishimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tatum throws a push kick but Ishimura slaps the foot to one side.
Tatum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Ishimura coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tatum closes the distance and pushes Ishimura back into the cage.
Ishimura misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimura wants to get back to striking at distance but Tatum won't allow it.
Ishimura scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishimura backwards.
Ishimura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ishimura avoiding damage.
Kosuke Ishimura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tatum wants to stall.
Tatum is trying to stall.
Ishimura misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Tatum avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
Ishimura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A short right from Tatum. #BC#
Ishimura breaks from the clinch.
Tatum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ishimura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum counters with an outside leg kick.
Ishimura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
A big left from Tatum misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tatum.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosuke Ishimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum throws a chopping leg kick but Ishimura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ishimura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tatum under the eye.#T3#
Ishimura throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tatum blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt - Ishimura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tatum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Ishimura misses its intended target.
Tatum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tatum closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ishimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Ishimura lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatum's head.
Kosuke Ishimura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishimura throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Tatum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Ishimura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishimura takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Ishimura.
Tatum moves out of range of the leg kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tatum.
Ishimura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
Tatum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Ishimura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatum doesn't seem phased though.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Ishimura with a jab.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ishimura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosuke Ishimura!
Kosuke Ishimura was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: It's a live!
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimura misses with a leg kick
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
Vendarra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishimura.
Vendarra lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Vendarra cracks Ishimura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ishimura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vendarra finish him? #ROC#Ishimura is rocked!
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!
Vendarra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vendarra counters with a big left hand that crumples Ishimura! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Vendarra!
An out of breath Bob Vendarra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kosuke Ishimura had this to say: 'Oh...'.

Event: Do not talk about fight club
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano throws a big shot that misses.
Ishimura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Germano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws out a powerful jab.
Ishimura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ishimura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid body kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Germano on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Germano moves out of range as Ishimura strikes.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Ishimura avoids it well and moves away.
Ishimura moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Ishimura swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Ishimura tries to work over Germano's front leg with a kick but Germano checks it.
Ishimura 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Germano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Germano sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Germano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Germano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a solid leg kick but Germano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishimura.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ishimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ishimura gets a clinch.
Germano lands a shoulder strike.
Germano scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germano. #TD#
Germano jumps guard.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano is controlling Ishimura's posture.#T2#
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.
Ishimura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ishimura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ishimura stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Ishimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura misses with a body shot.
Ishimura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Germano keeps the fight on the outside.
Ishimura lands a jab to Germano's midsection.
Germano misses with a takedown attempt - Ishimura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ishimura's hands.
Ishimura scores with a hook.#CL2#
Ishimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ishimura lands a shoulder strike.
Ishimura scores with a shoulder strike.
Ishimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Germano misses with some punches.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ishimura tries to throw a body punch but Germano avoids it by throwing Ishimura back against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura landing knees to the body.
Germano fails to pull guard.
Ishimura pushes Germano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishimura lands a hook that snaps the head of Germano backwards.
Ishimura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Germano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ishimura has a couple of punches blocked by Germano.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Germano is trying to stall.
Ishimura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Germano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Germano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Ishimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Germano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ishimura avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ishimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.
Ishimura missing with a left hand there. Germano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ishimura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut.
Ishimura thows a leg kick but Germano checks it #TD#
and Germano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ishimura!
Germano postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Germano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Germano in side control lands a decent elbow.
Germano trying to control the action but Ishimura is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura parries the strikes from Germano easily there. Germano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ishimura to escape.
Germano misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
The strikes coming from Germano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ishimura is trying to escape the position but Germano is controlling the position.
Ishimura trying to control but Germano flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Germano throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Ishimura is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Germano gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishimura avoids the strikes from Germano.
Germano not allowing Ishimura to control his hands.
Germano struggling to land strikes to the head as Ishimura covers up.
Germano has the hooks in. Ishimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Germano gets his hands free as Ishimura looks to control.
Germano tries to keep control of the position but Ishimura is staying busy.
Ishimura wants to escape the position.
Germano punches the canvas rather than the man.
Germano lands punches and elbows.
What can Ishimura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ishimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishimura trying to control but not successfully.
Ishimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Germano. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T3#
Ishimura can't escape the position.
Germano thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ishimura is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Germano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Germano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Germano's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4##SUB#
Ishimura defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Germano looking for the choke but no joy.
Ishimura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Germano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is taking a good look at Ishimura as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Germano!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ishimura tries to clinch there but Germano circles away.
Germano's corner calls for a 1-2. Germano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Germano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishimura to score with a decent uppercut.
Ishimura lands a jab to the nose.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germano slips under a jab.
Ishimura throws a hook to the side of Germano's head but Germano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Ishimura has closed the distance and engaged Germano in a clinch.
Ishimura pushes Germano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Germano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishimura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the head but Germano blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ishimura.
Germano goes for a takedown attempt but Ishimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ishimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ishimura throws a chopping leg kick but Germano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Germano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Germano.
Ishimura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Germano.#CUT2#Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut is getting worse.
Ishimura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germano moves out of range as Ishimura strikes.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Germano misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
Germano checks a low kick from Ishimura.
A jab from Germano misses.
Ishimura cracks Germano with an open hand slap.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Germano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ishimura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Ishimura keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germano content to stall in guard here.
Ishimura pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage.
Germano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Germano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishimura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ishimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ishimura is keeping the position for now.
Germano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ishimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
Germano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ishimura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Germano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Germano trying to control but Ishimura is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ishimura clinches with his opponent.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ishimura blocks an uppercut.
Ishimura has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Germano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ishimura can turn it around.#BC2#
Ishimura breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Germano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Ishimura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Germano, pushing him back against the cage.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ishimura pushes Germano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishimura blocks an uppercut.
Germano misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ishimura.
Ishimura blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Germano fails to land.
Germano lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ishimura 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosuke Ishimura!
Kosuke Ishimura decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: may the force be with you
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ishimura clobbers Van Wijnbergen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Wijnbergen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ishimura is looking to chop away at Van Wijnbergen's legs.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from Ishimura.
Ishimura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ishimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a double jab.
Ishimura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the button.
Ishimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ishimura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ishimura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ishimura misses the body punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good low kick that Ishimura was not able to check.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishimura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ishimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ishimura's corner calls for a 1-2. Ishimura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Ishimura avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a leg kick but Ishimura moves out of range and Van Wijnbergen only half commits.
Ishimura misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Van Wijnbergen lands a left and a right that send Ishimura crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Wijnbergen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Ishimura is rocked!
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!
Van Wijnbergen connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ishimura out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Kosuke Ishimura had this to say: 'Oh...'.

Event: FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 5
Date: May 22, 2020

#R1#
Summers misses with a wild combination.
As Summers backs away, Ishimura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Summers moved away.
Summers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Summers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ishimura lands a head kick. Summers smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Nathan Summers has been cut.
A low kick from Ishimura is predictable there
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Summers rushes Ishimura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ishimura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been informed that Summers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ishimura pushes Summers back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Ishimura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishimura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Summers checks it well.
Summers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ishimura keeps the fight on the outside.
Ishimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Summers moves into the clinch.
Summers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishimura tries a body shot but Summers blocks it.
Summers tries a body shot but Ishimura blocks it.
Ishimura struggles to land a body shot inside as Summers controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ishimura wants to stall.
Summers throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishimura.
A short right from Summers on the inside.
Summers looking to stall.
Summers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ishimura misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Summers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Summers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Summers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Summers lands a nice shot to the body.
Summers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ishimura is keeping busy.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the head but Summers blocks with his arms.
Ishimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ishimura throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Summers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Summers.
Summers working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Ishimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Summers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Summers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Summers blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Summers slips a straight right by Ishimura.
Summers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Summers. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Summers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishimura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Summers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Summers moves to clinch but Ishimura breaks away
and Ishimura counters with a leg kick.
Summers misses with a wild body shot.
Summers swings for the body but Ishimura moves out of range.
As Summers looks to move away, Ishimura throws a big counter combo but Summers just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Summers darts in and clinches Ishimura up against the ropes.
Summers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers throws a head punch that misses.
Summers throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishimura. #BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Summers tries to clinch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Ishimura circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Summers misses with a wild combination.
Ishimura throws a head kick but Summers moves out of range.
Ishimura tried to score with a low kick but Summers checks it.
Kosuke Ishimura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishimura scores with a leg kick.
Ishimura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Summers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ishimura throws a lazy right hand but Summers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ishimura lands a jab.
Summers fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishimura connects with an inside leg kick.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Summers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nathan Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishimura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Summers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Summers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Summers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Summers tries to clinch but Ishimura is having none of it.
Ishimura throws a leg kick
and Summers counters with a one-two to the body.
Ishimura misses with a low kick as Summers jumps back.
Ishimura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura throws a solid leg kick but Summers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishimura.
Summers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishimura.
Ishimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Summers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
Summers checks a leg kick.
Ishimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Summers's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Summers blocks the low kick.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kosuke Ishimura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Summers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Summers connects with a single shot there.
Ishimura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Summers moves out of range easily.
Summers misses with a hook.
Ishimura keeps the fight on the outside.
Ishimura is looking to counter punch.
Summers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishimura throws out the jab.
Ishimura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ishimura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura misses with a hook to the body
and as Ishimura looks to reset his feet, Summers counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Ishimura crashing to the canvas! Ishimura is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Ishimura is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Summers is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nathan Summers!
After winning the bout, Nathan Summers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Lost Vegas 2
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
Ishimura throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Ishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ishimura.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ishimura, right into the meat.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishimura swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ishimura defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Brown gets a clinch. #T1#
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Ishimura.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Ishimura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ishimura scrambles back to his feet.
Brown scores with a one two! Ishimura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ishimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dave Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishimura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Ishimura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Ishimura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Ishimura counters with a low kick, right behind Brown 's knee.
Good shot there by Ishimura.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Ishimura's leg but Ishimura calmly moves out of range.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ishimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Ishimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Brown throws a series of punches but Ishimura moves out of range.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishimura throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ishimura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kosuke Ishimura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ishimura 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.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Ishimura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ishimura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ishimura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ishimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ishimura lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Ishimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
Ishimura defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ishimura backs up against the ropes.
Ishimura connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Ishimura tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ishimura.
Ishimura checks a low kick from Brown.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Ishimura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ishimura slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Ishimura is out of range.
Ishimura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to clinch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Ishimura lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ishimura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown throws a series of punches but Ishimura moves out of range.
Brown checks a low kick from Ishimura.#T2#
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ishimura thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Ishimura moves his leg out of the way.
Ishimura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ishimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimura lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
Ishimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown wants to clinch.
Ishimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishimura.#CL#
Brown forces Ishimura back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishimura prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Ishimura has the dominant position.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Ishimura has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ishimura throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Ishimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donk. Brown catches Ishimura right on the button with a cross.
Ishimura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
As Ishimura looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Ishimura just gets out of the way.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ishimura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ishimura 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 Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Ishimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishimura scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ishimura.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Ishimura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ishimura.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brown.
Ishimura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Dave Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Ishimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishimura avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ishimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Ishimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Ishimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
That kick from Ishimura tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Ishimura checks it.#CL#
Brown rushes Ishimura and presses him up against the ropes.
Brown wants to break free but Ishimura has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ishimura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ishimura lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Ishimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dave Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Ishimura lands a high kick!
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to bum rush Ishimura with a series of wild strikes but Ishimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ishimura cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Good work by Ishimura as he checks the leg kick.
Ishimura scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kosuke Ishimura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ishimura momentarily.
Brown wants to clinch.
Ishimura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ishimura 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Midweek Meltdown 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Halo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Halo misses with a double jab.
Halo blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Some wild striking there from Halo.
Ishimura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ishimura thumps Halo with a low kick.
Ishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halo avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
Ishimura slips a jab from Halo.
Halo slips a straight right by Ishimura.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ishimura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Ishimura misses.
Halo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halo connects with an inside leg kick.
Halo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halo there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
A big right from Ishimura misses.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Ishimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Ishimura down.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ishimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo is looking for the big counter here.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo checks a leg kick nicely.
Halo wants to clinch but Ishimura slips to the side
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halo tries to clinch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ishimura 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 Halo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishimura.
Halo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ishimura checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura. #T2#
Ishimura scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Halo moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Ishimura has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ishimura is trying to push Halo away but Halo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halo.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishimura swings widly with a right hand
and Halo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ishimura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Halo is out of range and Ishimura settles back down.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishimura.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ishimura.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ishimura throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimura moves out of range of the leg kick from Halo.
As Halo backs away, Ishimura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ishimura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halo. That did some damage!
Halo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ishimura is able to avoid easily.
Ishimura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ishimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ishimura is looking for a counter combo.
Ishimura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halo.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo throws a combination. Ishimura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ishimura misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Halo rushes Ishimura and presses him up against the ropes.
A short right from Halo on the inside. #BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Ishimura down.
Kosuke Ishimura is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo tries to clinch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Ishimura throws a chopping leg kick but Halo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishimura.
Ishimura tried to counter with a leg kick but Halo avoided it.#T1#
Halo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ishimura in his tracks.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo lands a head kick. Ishimura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Halo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ishimura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Halo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishimura. Ishimura obviously looking to wear him down.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo misses with a wild combination.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishimura.
A little jabbing left from Halo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Halo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishimura throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Halo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura throws a chopping leg kick but Halo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Halo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ishimura throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Halo counters with a body kick.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishimura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ishimura.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Halo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ishimura throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Halo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Halo moves out of range easily.
Halo is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the liver by Ishimura. Beautiful body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ishimura, right into the meat. #CL2#
Halo rushes Ishimura and presses him up against the ropes.
Halo blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melchizedek Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Halo lands with a shot to the body.
Halo tries to clinch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ishimura as he connects with a hook.
Halo throws a chopping leg kick but Ishimura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Ishimura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halo.
Halo checks a low kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ishimura scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halo throws a shot to the body.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut.
Ishimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melchizedek Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Halo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ishimura throws a chopping leg kick but Halo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halo throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Halo has closed the distance and engaged Ishimura in a clinch.
Ishimura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halo lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Halo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ishimura misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Ishimura misses
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo misses with a low kick as Ishimura jumps back.
Ishimura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ishimura throws a leg kick which misses Halo's front leg but catches the back leg as Halo tries to avoid it.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Ishimura throws a low kick, looking for Halo's leg but Halo calmly moves out of range.
Ishimura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ishimura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishimura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ishimura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Ishimura. Beautiful body shot.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Halo is looking for the big counter here.
Halo scores with a nice strike.
Halo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ishimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halo's hands.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ishimura at a distance.
Halo throws a hook but Ishimura blocks it.
Ishimura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Halo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ishimura misses with a wild body shot.
Halo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Halo misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Melchizedek Halo.
I think Halo 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Melchizedek Halo!
Melchizedek Halo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.

Event: RR 11
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Ishimura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ishimura there as he acknowledges the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ishimura checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ishimura's hands.
Ishimura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Bizihwaeile checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Ishimura is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile clinches up against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Ishimura controls the action. #BC#
Ishimura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ishimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ishimura misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ishimura is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaeile 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.
Bizihwaeile punishes Ishimura's body with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bizihwaeile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bizihwaeile buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Ishimura.
Bizihwaeile drops his hands momentarily and Ishimura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile throws a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishimura lands with an uppercut that bounces Bizihwaeile off the ropes and back into range.
Ishimura throws a leg kick
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut.
Ishimura throws a right hand that Bizihwaeile ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizihwaeile also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ishimura misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Ishimura avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishimura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Ishimura blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Our sources have told us that Ishimura has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Ishimura working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ishimura misses with a knee to the head.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Ishimura.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishimura lands with a right to the head.
Ishimura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow just above Ishimura 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land. #BC#
Ishimura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Bizihwaeile. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bizihwaeile.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Ishimura moved out of range nicely.
Ishimura misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaeile connects with a body shot.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bizihwaeile avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bizihwaeile counters with a three punch combo that has Ishimura backing up. Ishimura nods at Bizihwaeile to acknowledge the strikes.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Ishimura avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura defending well as Bizihwaeile loads up on a big left hand.
Ishimura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy right hand but Ishimura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ishimura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ishimura throws a nice head kick!
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Ishimura ducks down to avoid it.
Ishimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ishimura misses with a leg kick
and Ishimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ishimura tries to land a leg kick but Bizihwaeile saw it coming and moves away.
Bizihwaeile wants to slow Ishimura down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Ishimura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Bizihwaeile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Bizihwaeile blocks the low kick.
Ishimura misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaeile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with the body kick
and Ishimura counters with a good low kick that Bizihwaeile was not able to check.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice head shot.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ishimura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ishimura counters with a low kick, right behind Bizihwaeile 's knee.
Bizihwaeile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura scores with a leg kick. #T2#
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!
Ishimura throws a leg kick
and Bizihwaeile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Ishimura.
Bizihwaeile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ishimura under the eye.
Ishimura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bizihwaeile under the eye.
Bizihwaeile throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ishimura counters with a straight right hand.
Ishimura looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaeile is out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws an off balance right hand
and Ishimura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaeile blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ishimura lands a head shot.
Ishimura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile connects with a solid leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ishimura moves out of range of the body kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fred Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bizihwaeile takes one to the side of the head.
Kosuke Ishimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ishimura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that half lands.
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Ishimura moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook. Ishimura ducked under it nicely.
Ishimura misses with a wild combination.
Bizihwaeile checks a low kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a low kick, looking for Bizihwaeile's leg but Bizihwaeile calmly moves out of range.
Ishimura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaeile can pounce on him.
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses. #T1#
Ishimura misses with a kick to the body.
Ishimura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaeile thuds his right hand into Ishimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bizihwaeile works the jab nicely.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping left.
Ishimura misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Ishimura.
Bizihwaeile connects with an inside leg kick.
Ishimura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bizihwaeile under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura cracks Bizihwaeile with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ishimura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bizihwaeile goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick that knocks Ishimura off balance momentarily.
Bizihwaeile checks a low kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura scores with a jab.#T2#
Ishimura throws a low kick but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fred Bizihwaeile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizihwaeile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Ishimura misses
and Bizihwaeile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaeile tests Ishimura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ishimura throws a solid leg kick but Bizihwaeile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishimura.
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishimura throws out the jab.
Bizihwaeile lands a really nice looking cross but Ishimura seems unphased.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile scores with the left hand. Ishimura knows he should have avoided that one.
Ishimura throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaeile moves away and avoids it.
Ishimura misses with a right hand
and Ishimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaeile connects with a right hand. Ishimura shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bizihwaeile has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Bizihwaeile!
Fred Bizihwaeile was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jordan Burroughs (ranked 6299 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosuke Ishimura (ranked 1539 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

175 cm
19 yrs
175 lbs

197 cm
32 yrs
220 lbs

Burroughs

Ishimura

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jordan Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kosuke Ishimura!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Burroughs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Ishimura
Burroughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ishimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ishimura pulls Burroughs in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Ishimura is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Ishimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Ishimura
Ishimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Ishimura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs is holding on to half guard well.
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Ishimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ishimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Ishimura keeps trying to improve his position.
Ishimura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Ishimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs pulls Ishimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Ishimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ishimura trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Ishimura content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Ishimura from controlling successfully.
Ishimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs has control of Ishimura's left arm, preventing Ishimura from doing any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Ishimura trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Ishimura trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishimura preventing the sweep.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Ishimura tries to pass.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ishimura controls the pace.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Ishimura tries to pass.
Ishimura is looking to pass into half guard but Burroughs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burroughs is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (2) Ishimura
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Ishimura keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs won't allow Ishimura to sweep him here.
Ishimura wants to hit a switch here but Burroughs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ishimura there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (2) Ishimura
Ishimura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (7) vs (4) Ishimura
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Ishimura tries to pass.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Ishimura is proving a slippery customer.
Ishimura trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ishimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ishimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishimura pushes down on Burroughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura not doing much here.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ishimura trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Ishimura is controlling well.
Ishimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ishimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ishimura is keen to just control but Burroughs is a slippery customer.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura controlling the pace.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ishimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ishimura stays in close to Burroughs's body and controls the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ishimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (4) Ishimura
Ishimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ishimura controlling Burroughs's posture.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Ishimura is keeping the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura trying to control the position.
Burroughs trying to control but Ishimura is working from the bottom.
Ishimura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs passes Ishimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kosuke Ishimura (ranked 1523 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bea Mason (ranked 19966 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

197 cm
32 yrs
220 lbs

183 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs

Ishimura

Mason

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kosuke Ishimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ishimura darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Ishimura has Mason pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ishimura looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason controlling Ishimura's posture.

Mason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ishimura passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (3) vs (0) Mason
Ishimura controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ishimura staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimura continues to stall.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to control but Ishimura postures up.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ishimura seems content to control.
Mason won't allow Ishimura to pass to mount.
Ishimura controlling the pace.

Ishimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.
Ishimura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ishimura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ishimura stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (6) vs (0) Mason
Mason tries to bench press Ishimura off him but Ishimura keeps the position.
Mason is trying to control Ishimura's posture but Ishimura avoids it.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Ishimura tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to control but Ishimura manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ishimura (9) vs (0) Mason
Mason tries to break free.
Ishimura avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands.
Ishimura controls the action.
Ishimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ishimura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mason on the ground.
Mason trying to control the action but Ishimura just sinks the hooks in.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
Mason tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mason wants to hold on but Ishimura pushes him away.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (12) vs (0) Mason

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mason stops Ishimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ishimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Ishimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mason stops Ishimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ishimura controlling the pace for now.
Mason wants to hold on but Ishimura pushes him away.
Ishimura is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mason is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ishimura (15) vs (0) Mason
Ishimura has good solid back control here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Ishimura slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More hug and hope from Ishimura.

Mason is in a bad position with Ishimura working for a choke. Mason manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (15) vs (2) Mason

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (17) vs (2) Mason
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ishimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ishimura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ishimura is aware though and is defending well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ishimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ishimura won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ishimura.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.

Ishimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mason manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ishimura has Mason in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (17) vs (4) Mason
Ishimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mason passes Ishimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason wants to control but Ishimura is keeping him busy.
Ishimura moves into full guard.
Ishimura controlling Mason's posture.
Mason wants to control from the top but Ishimura keeps moving.
Ishimura managing to control the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to control from the top but Ishimura keeps moving.
Mason forces his way into half guard.
Ishimura won't allow Mason to pass to mount.
Mason trying to advance position but Ishimura counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishimura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ishimura takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kosuke Ishimura (ranked 1454 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Galvao (ranked 2425 p4p, 281 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

197 cm
32 yrs
220 lbs

185 cm
25 yrs
196 lbs

Ishimura

Galvao

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kosuke Ishimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jorge Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt

and Ishimura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Ishimura has picked Galvao up - he's going for a ride! Ishimura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ishimura (2) vs (0) Galvao
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ishimura in particular looking to stall.
Galvao tries to get to full guard but Ishimura has control of the leg.
Galvao trying to hold on to Ishimura's head to control him but Ishimura postures up.

Ishimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Ishimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishimura pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ishimura is pressing down on Galvao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galvao is holding on for now.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galvao is looking to control Ishimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galvao avoid being mounted?
Ishimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galvao tries to roll over but Ishimura keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishimura controlling the action here.
Ishimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura content to control rather than advance.
Ishimura trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.
Ishimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao works his way to full guard. Good work.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ishimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ishimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ishimura stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (5) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao is being controlled here.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
Ishimura trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Ishimura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galvao's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura tries to move to mount but Galvao blocks the move with his legs.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
Ishimura wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Ishimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galvao struggling a bit here.
Ishimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Galvao stops Ishimura from passing to mount.
The referee asks Ishimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ishimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.
Galvao manages to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galvao gets back to full guard.
Ishimura advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (8) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao tries to improve position but can't.
Ishimura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galvao's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been informed that Galvao has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ishimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
Ishimura controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ishimura wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura controlling the position.
Ishimura's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Galvao is looking to regain half guard here but Ishimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
Ishimura advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ishimura (10) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Ishimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galvao is looking to escape.
Ishimura fails to take his opponent's back.
Ishimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ishimura is trying to take his opponent's back.
Galvao is looking to improve his position but Ishimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Ishimura controlling from the full mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ishimura (13) vs (0) Galvao

Ishimura looking for the choke from the back.

Ishimura looking to break Galvao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Galvao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ishimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Galvao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ishimura controlling the positon.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to escape but Ishimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ishimura is not going to allow Galvao to sit and survive in this position.
Galvao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ishimura tries to control but Galvao wriggling away.
Ishimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura wants to take Galvao's back here but Galvao is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Galvao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ishimura controlling his opponent.
Ishimura continues to stall.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Ishimura.
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ishimura takes Galvao's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ishimura (16) vs (0) Galvao
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ishimura controlling the positon.
Galvao is really stuck here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control his opponent's hands but Ishimura gets his hands free.
Ishimura controlling well, preventing Galvao from escaping the position.

Ishimura working for a choke but Galvao is defending well.
Galvao breaks Ishimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (16) vs (2) Galvao
Ishimura keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass.
Ishimura wants to sweep here but Galvao controlling him for the moment.
Ishimura is pulling down on Galvao's head. It's preventing any offense from Galvao, at least for the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Galvao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (16) vs (5) Galvao
Ishimura is trying to control Galvao's posture but Galvao avoids it.
Ishimura tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Galvao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galvao controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ishimura takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kosuke Ishimura (ranked 1445 p4p, 0 weight class) and Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 23222 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosuke Ishimura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

197 cm
32 yrs
220 lbs

184 cm
22 yrs
172 lbs

Ishimura

Bizihwaile

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kosuke Ishimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Penkosip Bizihwaile!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Bizihwaile tries to keep at a distance but Ishimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaile has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ishimura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ishimura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ishimura (2) vs (0) Bizihwaile
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizihwaile has Ishimura pulled in close to control his posture.
Ishimura advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (5) vs (0) Bizihwaile
Ishimura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bizihwaile will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bizihwaile is not content to let Ishimura control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimura tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ishimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ishimura happy to just control the position for now.
Bizihwaile felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bizihwaile tries to bench press Ishimura off him but Ishimura keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura controlling the position from side mount.
Bizihwaile is not content to let Ishimura control the position.
Bizihwaile prevents Ishimura from moving into mount.
Ishimura trying to control the position but Bizihwaile is working away.
Bizihwaile struggling a bit here.
Ishimura trying to control the position but Bizihwaile is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura controlling the position from side mount.
Ishimura tries to advance position but instead Bizihwaile slips a leg back in to half guard.
Bizihwaile is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishimura's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishimura (5) vs (4) Bizihwaile

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile biding his time, controlling Ishimura.
Bizihwaile is trying to stick to Ishimura's back but Ishimura is turning into Bizihwaile. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bizihwaile's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ishimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (7) vs (4) Bizihwaile
Ishimura advances to half guard.
Bizihwaile is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishimura's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishimura (7) vs (8) Bizihwaile
Bizihwaile slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura can't escape the position.
Ishimura trying to control but not successfully.
Will Bizihwaile go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bizihwaile has the hooks in. Ishimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bizihwaile is riding his opponent, not letting Ishimura buck him off.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile has the hooks in. Ishimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Ishimura right now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura trying to control but not successfully.
Bizihwaile has the hooks in. Ishimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ishimura just trying to survive but Bizihwaile is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bizihwaile is riding his opponent, not letting Ishimura buck him off.
Bizihwaile tries to keep control of the position but Ishimura is staying busy.
Ishimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ishimura right now.
Bizihwaile is not going to allow Ishimura to sit and survive in this position.
Ishimura can't escape the position.
Ishimura just trying to survive but Bizihwaile is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bizihwaile controlling from the back.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile is not going to allow Ishimura to sit and survive in this position.
Ishimura is really stuck here.

Bizihwaile working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Ishimura right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bizihwaile controlling the positon.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura tries to escape the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Ishimura is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Ishimura is keeping busy.
Ishimura tries to escape but Bizihwaile has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura trying to control the hands but Bizihwaile won't let him.
Ishimura tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bizihwaile's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura can't escape the position.
Bizihwaile controlling from the back.
Ishimura is trying to break free.
Ishimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bizihwaile's guard. Nice work there by Ishimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (9) vs (8) Bizihwaile
Ishimura wants to control from the top but Bizihwaile keeps moving.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bizihwaile wants to control the position but Ishimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ishimura stalling away here and it's allowed Bizihwaile to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ishimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ishimura looking to pass the guard.
Bizihwaile pulls Ishimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Ishimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ishimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura wants to control from the top but Bizihwaile keeps moving.
Ishimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ishimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishimura postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ishimura takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Morgan connects with the punch.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Morgan cracks Ishimura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ishimura connects with a crisp jab.
Ishimura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgan.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Ishimura moves away and avoids it.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ishimura.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Morgan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morgan throws a body punch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ishimura! But no joy.
Morgan cracks Ishimura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimura lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Ishimura throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Ishimura avoids nicely.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Ishimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan throws a jab when Ishimura was well out of range.
Ishimura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ishimura misses the jab.
Ishimura throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Ishimura scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimura feints a counter leg kick.
Morgan throws a body punch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIshimura.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Ishimura moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Ishimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishimura misses with a leg kick
and Ishimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosuke Ishimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Ishimura's shoulder, as Ishimura tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan lands a two punch combo.
Ishimura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ishimura throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Ishimura tries to work over Morgan's front leg with a kick but Morgan checks it.
Ishimura tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morgan.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ishimura dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Ishimura lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
Jab from Morgan.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Ishimura lands a head kick!
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Ishimura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Morgan connects with a single shot there.
Ishimura scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Ishimura does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Ishimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick
and Ishimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan slips a straight right by Ishimura.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
A swing and a miss from Ishimura.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan with a jab.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Ishimura misses
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Ishimura.
Morgan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Ishimura avoids nicely.
Ishimura wants to counter with a clinch but Morgan pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ishimura avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Morgan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan throws a right hand that Ishimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishimura also avoids with ease.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Morgan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Morgan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ishimura!
Ishimura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Morgan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ishimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morgan's guard! Nice work there by Ishimura!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura tries to stand but Morgan is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Morgan is working an open guard so Ishimura takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Ishimura seems unphased.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chase Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Ishimura moves into the clinch.
Morgan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morgan lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Morgan.
Ishimura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ishimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Ishimura lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Ishimura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ishimura misses with a body punch.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Ishimura blocks with his arms.
Ishimura prevents a body shot from Morgan. #T2#
Ishimura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ishimura landing knees to the body.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Ishimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan tests Ishimura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ishimura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ishimura walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Ishimura throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Ishimura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Ishimura throws a nice head kick!
A solid body kick from Ishimura. #T3#
Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ishimura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ishimura scores with a three punch combo!
Ishimura throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Ishimura tries to work over Morgan's front leg with a kick but Morgan checks it.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ishimura in his tracks. #CL2#
Ishimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ishimura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ishimura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ishimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishimura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimura lands a good knee to the midsection. Morgan won't want to take too many of those.
Ishimura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morgan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ishimura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ishimura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ishimura missing with knees to the body.
Morgan lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ishimura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ishimura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morgan takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Chase Morgan has been cut.
Ishimura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ishimura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
A short left from Ishimura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimura with a knee to the head.
Ishimura misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morgan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chase Morgan's cut.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishimura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
Morgan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ishimura.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ishimura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ishimura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ishimura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morgan misses the body punch #CL2#
and Ishimura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Ishimura.
A knee to the head by Ishimura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan has Ishimura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ishimura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ishimura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Ishimura. #T1#
Morgan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ishimura is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishimura misses with a body punch.
Ishimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Ishimura digs a right hand underneath Morgan's ribcage. Morgan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morgan looking for a takedown.
Ishimura lands a good knee to the midsection. Morgan won't want to take too many of those.
Ishimura scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishimura lands an uppercut.
Ishimura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head.
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan managing to block the knees to the body from Ishimura.
Ishimura blocking some punches.
Ishimura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ishimura misses with a knee strike.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Ishimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morgan is defending well for now.
Ishimura lands a good knee to the midsection. Morgan won't want to take too many of those.
Ishimura crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.
Ishimura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Ishimura.
Ishimura looking to throw knees to the head but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ishimura tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
Ishimura landing knees to the head.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morgan avoids it.
Ishimura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ishimura blocks it with crossed arms.
Ishimura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morgan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morgan wants a takedown but no success here.
Ishimura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Ishimura misses with the head strike.
Ishimura throws a head punch that misses.
Ishimura misses with a body punch. #BC#
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
letting Ishimura counter with a right hand.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Ishimura avoids it well.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ishimura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ishimura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morgan lands a nice hook to Ishimura's body. Ishimura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Ishimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishimura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan sizes up Ishimura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Ishimura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishimura backwards.
Ishimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishimura lands a shoulder strike.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Ishimura blocks it.
Morgan is trying to drag Ishimura to the mat but Ishimura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ishimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Morgan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ishimura 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2019

#R1#
Ishimura swings widly with a right hand
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Ishimura darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Ishimura misses with a knee to the head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ishimura.
Ishimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee wants to stall.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishimura backwards.
Ishimura missing with knees to the body.
Ishimura prevents a body shot from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries a body shot but Ishimura blocks it.
Ishimura blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishimura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Ishimura. #T1#
Knees to the body from Ishimura.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Ishimura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ishimura's elbow.
Ishimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ishimura blocks an uppercut.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ishimura as the two fighters clinch.
Lee misses with some punches.
Ishimura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Ishimura lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Lee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee is stalling here.
Ishimura misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Knees to the body from Ishimura.
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!
Ishimura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ishimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ishimura blocks an uppercut.
Ishimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Ishimura trying to land knees to the body.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishimura throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Ishimura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishimura.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Ishimura missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Ishimura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishimura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee avoiding damage as Ishimura throws knees to the body.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Ishimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishimura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ishimura lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Ishimura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishimura working Lee over with knees to the body.
Lee looks winded!
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Ishimura. #T4#
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishimura controls his hands.
Ishimura lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishimura lands a knee to the body.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Ishimura.
Ishimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Ishimura lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ishimura.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ishimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left hand lands to the body for Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a left hand.
Ishimura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishimura with a knee to the head.
Ishimura scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Ishimura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Ishimura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
That's time! Ishimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lee misses with the combination.
Ishimura with a jab.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee is looking to chop away at Ishimura's legs.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Ishimura connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Ishimura seems unphased.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Ishimura slams his shin into Lee's torso.#T1##CL#
Ishimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ishimura lands a left hand.
Kosuke Ishimura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ishimura.
Ishimura working aggressively here.
Ishimura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Ishimura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Lee is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ishimura.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Ishimura finish him?
Ishimura lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lee to his knees! Ishimura keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!
In defeat, Cung Lee stepped up to the mic, saying '50% confidence :/'.

Event: AEW 31
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Ishimura throws a front kick aimed at DeBrusk's knee but DeBrusk avoids it well.
Ishimura tries to clinch there but DeBrusk circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeBrusk! But no joy.
DeBrusk scoring well with a low kick there.
Ishimura throws a lazy right hand but DeBrusk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeBrusk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeBrusk throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishimura slips a straight right by DeBrusk.
DeBrusk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeBrusk looks for the body kick but Ishimura saw that one coming.
Ishimura throws a leg kick
and DeBrusk counters with a straight right hand.
Ishimura misses with a two punch combination.
Louie DeBrusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBrusk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DeBrusk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Louie DeBrusk has been cut.
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!
DeBrusk dips to his left and cracks Ishimura with an uppercut!
DeBrusk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ishimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura. #T1#
DeBrusk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeBrusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura moves out of range of the body kick.
Ishimura fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeBrusk just manages to avoid it.
Ishimura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeBrusk is out of range.
Ishimura lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeBrusk takes a step back to recover.
DeBrusk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ishimura counters with a body kick.
Ishimura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ishimura throws a head kick but DeBrusk moves out of range.
DeBrusk cracks Ishimura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ishimura throws a combination that misses
enabling DeBrusk to counter with a crisp jab.
DeBrusk moves out of range of the body kick.
DeBrusk throws a lazy body kick
and Ishimura counters with a head kick. That will keep DeBrusk thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ishimura checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeBrusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura.
DeBrusk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeBrusk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
DeBrusk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ishimura is out of range.
DeBrusk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ishimura misses with a hook.
DeBrusk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeBrusk blocks a leg kick.
Ishimura scores with a spinning back kick!
DeBrusk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Ishimura.
DeBrusk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ishimura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ishimura scores with a leg kick.
Ishimura looks to land a left hand but DeBrusk moved out of range nicely.
And DeBrusk responds with a good body kick, but Ishimura manages to step out the way in time.
DeBrusk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ishimura is looking to land body kicks.
DeBrusk moves forwards but Ishimura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeBrusk thuds his right hand into Ishimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ishimura. DeBrusk shrugs it off though.
DeBrusk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishimura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBrusk throws a hook but Ishimura avoids it easily.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimura slips under a jab from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeBrusk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ishimura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura lands with a nice body punch.
DeBrusk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from DeBrusk misses.
DeBrusk loads up on a big right hand but Ishimura slips the punch.
DeBrusk thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeBrusk takes a swing at Ishimura's ribcage but misses. #T4#
DeBrusk throws a body kick that misses.
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!
Ishimura throws the left hand but DeBrusk avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ishimura connects with a high kick.
Ishimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBrusk avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
DeBrusk connects with a single shot there.
Ishimura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Ishimura.
DeBrusk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ishimura counters with a solid body kick.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeBrusk jabs at Ishimura's body.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
DeBrusk is rocked!
A good leg kick by Ishimura.
DeBrusk is still on wobbly legs! Can Ishimura finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ishimura! DeBrusk is out on his feet! Ishimura rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - DeBrusk is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! DeBrusk is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Joseph on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ishimura cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph throwing a counter right hand but Ishimura manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Ishimura lands a head kick that stumbles Joseph and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Joseph is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Joseph has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Ishimura stands up from Joseph's guard - Ishimura perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joseph's calf.
Ishimura seems to be stalking Joseph here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Joseph drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: RH50
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Ishimura swinging wildly here.
Ishimura is looking to chop away at Bomber's legs.
Bomber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ishimura 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 Bomber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bomber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ishimura thuds a left hand into Bomber's body.
Bomber misses with a hook to the body
and Ishimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Ishimura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ishimura throws a head kick that Bomber semi-blocks.
Ishimura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomber misses the target.
Bomber throws a low kick, looking for Ishimura's leg but Ishimura calmly moves out of range.
Bomber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishimura.
Ishimura throws an overhand right that lands on Bomber's shoulder, as Bomber tries to avoid the shot.
Ishimura swings for the body but Bomber moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomber slips under a jab from Ishimura.
Bomber throws out a loose jab but Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishimura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bomber blocks a head kick by Ishimura. #T1#
Ishimura lands with an uppercut that bounces Bomber off the ropes and back into range.
Bomber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ishimura.
Bomber moves out of range of the body kick.
As Ishimura backs off Bomber throws a huge counter combo but Ishimura manages to avoid it all.
Bomber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishimura jabs Bomber right on the nose. Bomber blinks but takes it well.
Ishimura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bomber.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura takes one on the button.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura moves out of range as Bomber strikes.
Bomber cracks Ishimura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bomber misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Ishimura misses
and Bomber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Ishimura is rocked!
Bomber dodges the punch combination from Ishimura.
Oh Ishimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Bomber tries to bum rush Ishimura with a series of wild strikes but Ishimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ishimura seems to have got his legs back now.
Bomber throws a right hand that Ishimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishimura also avoids with ease.
Bomber throws a nice looking combination but Ishimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Bomber lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Ishimura goes down! The ref sends Bomber to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Ishimura is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Bomber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bomber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ishimura eats them both and turns towards Bomber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ishimura lands a high kick!
Ishimura throws a head kick but Bomber moves out of range.
Ishimura throws a lazy body kick
and Bomber counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Ishimura falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Bomber!
After the big win, Rick Bomber made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019

#R1#
Hickson takes one to the side of the head.
Ishimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hickson's calf.
Hickson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ishimura circles away.
Ishimura cracks Hickson with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Hickson has been cut.
Hickson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hickson fails with the takedown.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ishimura tries to sprawl out of it but Hickson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ishimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Hickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hickson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ishimura lands a glancing blow to the side of Hickson's head.
Ishimura throws an overhand right that drops Hickson like a sack of potatoes! Ishimura dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Belov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belov's calf.
Ishimura lands a right hook to the body.
Ishimura throws a push kick but Belov slaps the foot to one side.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick there by Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a push kick but Belov slaps the foot to one side.
Belov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Belov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belov is breathing heavily.
Belov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belov.
Belov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belov tries to bum rush Ishimura with a series of wild strikes but Ishimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belov moves out of range of the body kick from Ishimura.
Belov throwing a counter right hand but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura scores with a spinning back kick!
Ishimura scores with a hook to the body. Belov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ishimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ishimura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ishimura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Ishimura has closed the distance and engaged Belov in a clinch. #BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belov lands an overhand right.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishimura looks for the body kick but Belov saw that one coming.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ishimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Belov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishimura scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura slips a straight right by Belov.
Belov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Belov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ishimura - the referee stops the clock and Belov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ishimura. Belov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Crunch! Ishimura slams his shin into Belov's torso.
Ishimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ishimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Belov is just out of range.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Ishimura misses
and Belov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ishimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishimura.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ishimura.
Ishimura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belov rather than just go for the knockout.
Ishimura scores with a head kick. Belov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Belov moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ishimura connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Belov is rocked!
Belov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Belov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishimura circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Belov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ishimura wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Ishimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ishimura.
Ishimura is looking to slow Kolomenskiy down with leg kicks.
Ishimura checks a leg kick.
Ishimura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kolomenskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kolomenskiy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Ishimura clinches with his opponent.
Kolomenskiy misses with a body punch.
Ishimura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kolomenskiy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kolomenskiy is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Kolomenskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ishimura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ishimura. Kolomenskiy shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolomenskiy misses with a hook. Ishimura ducked under it nicely.
Ishimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kolomenskiy's calf.
Ishimura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ishimura fakes the leg kick and cracks Kolomenskiy in the body.
Kolomenskiy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Whack! Ishimura lands a heavy head kick that drops Kolomenskiy. The ref tackles Ishimura to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kolomenskiy was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Ishimura lands a right hook to the body.
Ishimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Skrumbellos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Skrumbellos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos moves out of range of the body kick.
Ishimura wants to land a leg kick but Skrumbellos is out of range.
Skrumbellos throws a leg kick but Ishimura checks it.
Ishimura is looking to clinch but Skrumbellos is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Skrumbellos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ishimura closes the distance but Skrumbellos moves to the side
and Skrumbellos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Kosuke Ishimura has been cut.
Skrumbellos blocks a leg kick.
Skrumbellos looks to land a left hand but Ishimura moved out of range nicely.
Ishimura throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbellos avoids it.
Skrumbellos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ishimura with a body shot.
Ishimura thows a body kick. Skrumbellos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ishimura scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Ishimura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Ishimura misses #KD2#
and Skrumbellos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ishimura! Skrumbellos lets Ishimura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Ishimura is rocked!
Ishimura glances at the clock... BAM! Skrumbellos nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ishimura crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ishimura is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devin Skrumbellos !
Devin Skrumbellos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Bomber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishimura misses with a shot to the body
letting Bomber counter with a right hand.
Ishimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomber throws a series of punches but Ishimura moves out of range.
A punch combination from Bomber misses.
Ishimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ishimura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ishimura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishimura throws a nice looking combination but Bomber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishimura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bomber throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Bomber. #CUT2#
It looks like Kosuke Ishimura has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomber throws a nice looking combination but Ishimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Bomber.
Ishimura fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Bomber motions for Ishimura to come forward. Bomber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ishimura throws a push kick but Bomber slaps the foot to one side.
Bomber lands a two punch combo.
Bomber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Bomber drops Ishimura with a beautiful combination! Ishimura stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bomber is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Ishimura is rocked!
Ishimura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Ishimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishimura thows a body kick. Bomber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bomber looks winded!
Ishimura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bomber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ishimura misses with a wild body shot.
Ishimura seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Ishimura closes the distance and pushes Bomber back into the cage.
Bomber prevents a body shot from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ishimura digs a right hand underneath Bomber's ribcage. Bomber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ishimura.
Ishimura trying to land knees to the body.
Ishimura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ishimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bomber is defending well for now.#BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishimura works Bomber's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Ishimura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ishimura.
Ishimura throws the kick towards the body but Bomber avoids it.
Bomber throws a right hand that Ishimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishimura also avoids with ease.
Bomber moves out of range as Ishimura throws a body kick.
Bomber swinging wildly here.
Bomber stalks Ishimura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ishimura's face. Ishimura staggers backwards, shaken.
Ishimura misses with a wild body shot.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura moves in looking to clinch but Bomber pushes him off.
Ishimura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bomber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura jabs Bomber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ishimura thumps Bomber with a low kick.
Bomber misses with a few strikes there.
Bomber blocks a head kick by Ishimura. #T3#
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
Bomber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ishimura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ishimura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Bomber.
Ishimura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bomber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ishimura.
An attempted straight right counter from Ishimura misses the target.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ishimura misses with the body kick
and Bomber counters with a three punch combo that has Ishimura backing up. Ishimura nods at Bomber to acknowledge the strikes.
Bomber misses with a wild combination.
Ishimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bomber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Ishimura lands but Bomber takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishimura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Bomber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bomber throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Ishimura connects with a high kick.
Bomber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ishimura throws a head kick but Bomber moves out of range.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Bomber moves out of range easily.
Ishimura is looking to wear down Bomber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ishimura dodges the punch combination from Bomber.
Ishimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ishimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomber jabs Ishimura right on the nose. Ishimura blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Bomber. Those never looked like landing.
Ishimura throws a push kick but Bomber slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishimura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bomber throws a right and a left that Ishimura avoids nicely.
Bomber throws a nice looking combination but Ishimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bomber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ishimura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bomber avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rick Bomber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kosuke Ishimura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ishimura throws a body kick that misses.
Ishimura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bomber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ishimura.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ishimura throws a wild body kick that Bomber sees coming a mile off.
Bomber unleashes a big counter combination but Ishimura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ishimura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bomber if he has to take too many more of those.
Ishimura is looking to land body kicks.
Bomber has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ishimura.
Ishimura circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bomber drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ishimura follows Bomber to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Ishimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mannerheim fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Mannerheim's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mannerheim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ishimuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mannerheim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mannerheim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Mannerheim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mannerheim lands with an uppercut that bounces Ishimura off the cage and back into range.
Ishimura tries to land a front kick but Mannerheim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ishimura throws the kick towards the body but Mannerheim avoids it.
Mannerheim feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ishimura dodges the punch combination from Mannerheim.
Ishimura misses with a right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ishimura blocks a jab.
Ishimura lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Ishimura does no damage. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ishimura.
Mannerheim scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from Mannerheim.
Ishimura is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mannerheim misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
Ishimura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mannerheim.
Ishimura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mannerheim is looking to counter with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mannerheim.
Mannerheim misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
Mannerheim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Ishimura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mannerheim, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishimura throws a leg kick which misses Mannerheim's front leg but catches the back leg as Mannerheim tries to avoid it.
Ishimura misses with a lunging right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mannerheim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Mannerheim works Ishimura's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ishimura - that will leave a mark!
Ishimura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ishimura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
A jab from Ishimura does it's job there.
Mannerheim throws a series of punches but Ishimura avoids them all with ease.
Mannerheim moves out of range of the body kick.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Ishimura. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura. #CL2#
Ishimura has closed the distance and engaged Mannerheim in a clinch.
Mannerheim is trying to force a seperation but Ishimura has the dominant position.
Ishimura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ishimura. #T3#
Ishimura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mannerheim defending well as Ishimura loads up on a big left hand.
Mannerheim lunges at Ishimura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ishimura's hand.
Ishimura defending well as Mannerheim loads up on a big left hand.
Ishimura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mannerheim is breathing heavily.
Mannerheim tries to move into range but Ishimura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ishimura throws the kick towards the body but Mannerheim avoids it.
Mannerheim on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mannerheim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mannerheim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ishimura. That one must have hurt.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Ishimura as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ishimura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mannerheim will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Mannerheim blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Urho Mannerheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishimura cracks Mannerheim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mannerheim slips under a jab from Ishimura.
Mannerheim throws a solid leg kick but Ishimura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mannerheim.
Mannerheim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Ishimura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ishimura throws a wild body kick that Mannerheim sees coming a mile off.
Ishimura moves out of range as Mannerheim strikes.
Ishimura misses with a kick to the body.
Ishimura throws a leg kick which misses Mannerheim's front leg but catches the back leg as Mannerheim tries to avoid it.
Ishimura slips a straight right by Mannerheim.
Ishimura throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
Mannerheim throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ishimura avoids it.
Ishimura misses with a hook. Mannerheim ducked under it nicely.
Mannerheim scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Mannerheim as he connects with a hook.
Ishimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Ishimura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mannerheim scores with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Mannerheim blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Mannerheim tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura misses with a looping right.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mannerheim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mannerheim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mannerheim moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIshimura.
Mannerheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim thuds his right hand into Ishimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mannerheim scores with a hook.
Mannerheim gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ishimura gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019

#R1#
Ishimura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ishimura throws a hook but Bomber avoids it easily.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bomber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ishimura misses with a hook.
A head kick by Ishimura misses #KD#
and Bomber counters with a crisp one two that drops Ishimura! Bomber thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ishimura to his feet! Ishimura is in big trouble!
Bomber takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A punch combination from Bomber misses.
Bomber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ishimura throws a jab when Bomber was well out of range.
Ishimura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ishimura tries to land a front kick but Bomber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bomber cracks Ishimura with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomber throws a right hand that Ishimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishimura also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Bomber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Bomber off balance momentarily.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ishimura.
Ishimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Bomber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bomber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bomber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ishimura.
Bomber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ishimura. Ishimura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bomber misses with the combination.
Bomber throws a series of punches but Ishimura moves out of range.
Ishimura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ishimura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bomber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
Bomber lands a jab to the head.
Bomber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ishimura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomber throws a low kick but Ishimura moves out of range easily.
Ishimura misses with a hook
and Bomber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Bomber off balance momentarily.
Bomber swinging wildly here.
Ishimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ishimura staying out of range there.
Ishimura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ishimura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ishimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Bomber misses with a looping left.
Ishimura slips a jab and a cross from Bomber.
Bomber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bomber misses with a hook. Ishimura ducked under it nicely.
Bomber fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bomber.
Bomber moves out of range of the leg kick from Ishimura.
Bomber works over Ishimura's head and body with a nice combination.
Bomber misses with a few strikes there.
Ishimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomber swings for the body but Ishimura moves out of range.
Bomber blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Bomber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bomber counters with a one-two to the body.
Bomber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Bomber.
Ishimura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bomber is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bomber just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimura throws a nice looking combination but Bomber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ishimura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bomber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ishimura scrambles back to his feet.
Ishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut.
Bomber takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ishimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bomber has knocked Ishimura down with a huge combo! Bomber steps away and waves a wobbly Ishimura back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Ishimura is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomber drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ishimura right on the button. Ishimura goes down! Bomber follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bomber gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Bomber!
Rick Bomber managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Ishimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ishimura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palelei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishimura.
Palelei throws a fast counter high kick but Ishimura manages to duck under it in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Palelei.
Palelei needs to keep his hands up - Ishimura had a free shot at his head there.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Palelei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ishimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Palelei's calf.
A combination from Palelei does no damage.
Nice body kick there by Ishimura.
Ishimura dips to his left and cracks Palelei with an uppercut!
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!
Ishimura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palelei.
Palelei looks to land a left hand but Ishimura moved out of range nicely.
Palelei misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
Ishimura jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ishimura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Palelei if he has to take too many more of those.
No luck for Palelei with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Donk. Palelei catches Ishimura right on the button with a cross.
Palelei moves out of range of the leg kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a two punch combo.
Palelei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palelei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ishimura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palelei takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
Palelei avoids a kick to the body.
Ishimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ishimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palelei.
Palelei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Palelei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ishimura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palelei under the eye.#T2#
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!
Ishimura lands with a nice combination. Palelei backs away looking to recover.
Ishimura lands a head shot.
Ishimura thuds his right hand into Palelei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palelei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palelei blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ishimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palelei.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ishimura.
A combination from Ishimura does no damage.
Palelei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palelei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palelei lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Kosuke Ishimura has been cut.
Ishimura is breathing heavily.
Ishimura misses with a hook. Palelei ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Palelei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishimura throws a right hand that misses
and Palelei counters with a big left hand that crumples Ishimura! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soa Palelei!
A relieved looking Soa Palelei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Ishimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Cormilos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cormilos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Cormilos breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ishimura.
Cormilos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishimura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cormilos staying out of range there.
Cormilos thumps Ishimura with a low kick.
Cormilos throws out a loose jab but Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishimura feints a counter leg kick.
Cormilos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishimura.
Cormilos throws a poor cross that misses
and Ishimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cormilos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormilos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Cormilos.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Cormilos misses with an uppercut
and Ishimura counters with a right hand to the body.
Cormilos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura lands a nice looking body shot.
Cormilos misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cormilos.
Cormilos ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ishimura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ishimura 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 Cormilos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cormilos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ishimura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cormilos moves out of range of the body kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura blocks a head kick by Cormilos.
Cormilos takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Cormilos has been cut.
Ishimura scores with the left hand. Cormilos knows he should have avoided that one.
Cormilos throws a body punch but Ishimura moves out of range. #T2#
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!
Cormilos ducks right into an uppercut from Ishimura.
Cormilos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cormilos thumps Ishimura with a low kick.
Cormilos drops his hands momentarily and Ishimura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ishimura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cormilos throws a leg kick
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cormilos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cormilos misses with a leg kick
and Ishimura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ishimura is looking to chop away at Cormilos's legs.
Cormilos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishimura.
Cormilos misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
Ishimura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cormilos with a body shot.
Cormilos sizes up Ishimura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cormilos, right into the meat.
Cormilos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cormilos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Ishimura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ishimura duly obliges.
Cormilos throws the left hand but Ishimura avoids the punch easily.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Cormilos moves out of range easily. #KD#
Cormilos lands a big head kick that sends Ishimura tumbling to the mat! Cormilos takes a step backwards and waves Ishimura back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ishimura is rocked!
Cormilos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ishimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Cormilos finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Ishimura.
Ishimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishimura looks for the body kick but Cormilos saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a big shot that misses.
Ishimura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab lands there for Ishimura.
Cormilos scores with a body shot.
Cormilos thows a leg kick but Ishimura checks it
and Ishimura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cormilos throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishimura throws out a counter right but Cormilos avoids it with no problem.
Ishimura avoids a kick to the body.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Cormilos avoids it.#T4#
Cormilos misses with a low kick.
Cormilos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Ishimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. Cormilos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cormilos throws the kick towards the body but Ishimura avoids it.
Cormilos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cormilos misses with a hook
and Ishimura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cormilos thinking.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cormilos throws a right hand that misses
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ishimura throws a low kick, looking for Cormilos's leg but Cormilos calmly moves out of range.
Cormilos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ishimura wants to land a leg kick but Cormilos is out of range.
A cross from Ishimura lands.
Cormilos misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormilos scores with a body shot.
Ishimura misses with a straight right.
Cormilos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormilos. Ishimura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ishimura throws a body punch but Cormilos moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kosuke Ishimura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Cormilos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cormilos misses with a looping left.
Cormilos scoring well with a low kick there.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cormilos throws a head kick that Ishimura semi-blocks.
Cormilos scores with a hook to the body. Ishimura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cormilos throws a right and a left that Ishimura avoids nicely.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishimura delivers a nice body kick.
Ishimura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cormilos looks to throw a body kick
and Ishimura counters with a good low kick that Cormilos was not able to check.
Cormilos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormilos checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Cormilos.
Cormilos throws a hook but Ishimura blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cormilos.
Ishimura throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Cormilos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cormilos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Cormilos moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Ishimura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cormilos throws a body shot but no joy.
Cormilos blocks a jab.
Cormilos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ishimura just manages to avoid it.
Cormilos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ishimura on the side of the head.
Cormilos misses with a looping left.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Cormilos off balance momentarily.
Ishimura moves out of range as Cormilos strikes.
Cormilos throws out a loose jab but Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormilos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Ishimura thows a body kick. Cormilos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cormilos moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura moves away from the strike by Cormilos.
A good leg kick by Ishimura. #CL2#
Ishimura clinches up against the cage.
Ishimura scores with a shoulder strike.
Ishimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cormilos. #BC#
Cormilos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishimura slips a jab from Cormilos.
Ishimura flicks out a counter leg kick but Cormilos steps away.
Ishimura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Cormilos.
A swing and a miss from Cormilos.
Ishimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cormilos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ishimura checks it well.
Cormilos blocks the body kick. #T3#
Cormilos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cormilos misses with a left hand
and Ishimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cormilos lands a slapping body shot.
Ishimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cormilos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ishimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Cormilos lands a slapping body shot.
Ishimura is breathing heavily.
Cormilos throws an off balance right hand
and Ishimura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ishimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cormilos.
Ishimura jabs Cormilos right on the nose. Cormilos blinks but takes it well.
Ishimura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cormilos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura tries to clinch up.
Ishimura slips a straight right by Cormilos.
Ishimura lands a body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura lands a glancing blow to the side of Cormilos's head.
Ishimura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cormilos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Ishimura misses.
Ishimura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cormilos just misses with a punch to the body.
Cormilos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ishimura tries to score with a low kick but Cormilos moves his leg out of the way.
Ishimura moves out of range of the body kick.
Cormilos backing away here, and Ishimura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cormilos. #KD#
Cormilos lands a big head kick that sends Ishimura tumbling to the mat! Cormilos takes a step backwards and waves Ishimura back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormilos misses with the combination.
Cormilos throws a leg kick but Ishimura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Cormilos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Cormilos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ishimura lands a head kick!
A slow jab from Cormilos misses its intended target.
Cormilos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ishimura scores with a sloppy right hand. Cormilos should have avoided that one.
Ishimura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cormilos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ishimura.
Cormilos misses with a hook
and Ishimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Cormilos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ishimura connects with a jab.
Cormilos slips under a jab from Ishimura.
Cormilos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ishimura moves out of range as Cormilos strikes.
Ishimura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cormilos blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cormilos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ishimura scores with a jab.
Cormilos swings for the body but Ishimura moves out of range.
Cormilos slips a jab and a cross from Ishimura.
Cormilos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ishimura. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ishimura is looking to slow Cormilos down with leg kicks.
Cormilos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cormilos throws the left hand but Ishimura avoids the punch easily.
Cormilos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cormilos misses with a low kick.
Cormilos misses with a looping right.
Ishimura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick from Ishimura lands but Cormilos takes it in his stride. #T2#
Cormilos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a head kick that Cormilos semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimura tries to clinch but Cormilos is having none of it.
Cormilos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ishimura gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Cormilos!
Ryan Cormilos very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DARE 84
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
Ishimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishimura scores with a hook to the body. Kovalev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ishimura wants to slow Kovalev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovalev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalev throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishimura.
Ishimura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kovalev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishimura.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev misses with a hook.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kovalev misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ishimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kovalev misses.
Kovalev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Kovalev.
Kovalev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovalev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovalev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Ishimura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovalev misses with a straight left.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Kovalev lunges at Ishimura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ishimura's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Kosuke Ishimura has been cut.
Kovalev throws a hook but Ishimura avoids it easily.#T2#
Kovalev looks to land a right hand but Ishimura moved out of range.
Ishimura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ishimura connects with a solid leg kick.
Ishimura avoids the body shot from Kovalev.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovalev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishimura can pounce on him.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimura tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovalev is wise to it.
Kovalev scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Ishimura misses
and Kovalev counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Ishimura is rocked!
Ishimura moves away from the strike by Kovalev.
Ishimura misses with a leg kick
and Kovalev rattles Ishimura with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ishimura tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kovalev dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ishimura stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Ishimura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zenon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishimura circles away.
Ishimura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zenon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishimura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zenon lands a jab to Ishimura's midsection.
Zenon moves out of range of the body kick from Ishimura.
Zenon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ishimura tried to counter with a leg kick but Zenon avoided it.
Zenon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zenon lands the left hand.#TD2#
Zenon gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura trying to control but Zenon postures up. #T1#
Zenon is controlling the pace.
Ishimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ishimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Zenon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zenon wants to pass the guard but Ishimura is keeping the position.
Ishimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ishimura pulls Zenon in to control the position.
Ishimura keeping full guard, as Zenon tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ishimura looks to clinch
and Zenon counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Zenon finds it's way through Ishimura's defenses.
Zenon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ishimura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ishimura misses the shot to the body.
Zenon defending well as Ishimura loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Zenon. Beautiful body shot.
Ishimura leaves Zenon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zenon connects with the punch.
Zenon checks a leg kick nicely.
Ishimura tries to score with a low kick but Zenon moves his leg out of the way.
Ishimura misses with a leg kick.
Zenon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Zenon.
Ishimura missing with a left hand there. Zenon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zenon.
Ishimura throws a leg kick
and Zenon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ishimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zenon ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Zenon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zenon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Zenon jabs Ishimura right on the nose. Ishimura blinks but takes it well.
Ishimura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zenon slips a jab from Ishimura.
Zenon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ishimura defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zenon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zenon misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Zenon misses
and Ishimura counters with a nice kick to the body.
A left lands for Zenon.
Ishimura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Apollo Zenon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zenon misses with a wild body shot.
Zenon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Zenon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Zenon - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Zenon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zenon goes for a double leg but Ishimura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ishimura continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Zenon.
Ishimura lands a head kick!
Ishimura is looking to clinch but Zenon is avoiding it.
Zenon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zenon scores with a jab. Ishimura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ishimura misses with a wild body shot.
Zenon works Ishimura's body with a nice hook.
Zenon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Ishimura misses the target.
Ishimura is looking to land body kicks.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Zenon checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura feints and then cracks Zenon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zenon down.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zenon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishimura.
Ishimura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zenon connects with a jab.#T1#
Ishimura blocks a jab.
Zenon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zenon moves out of range of the body kick.
Ishimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ishimura motions for Zenon to come forward. Ishimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zenon scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura throws a poor cross that misses
and Zenon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ishimura throws a hook but Zenon blocks it.
Zenon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zenon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zenon missing with a left hand there. Ishimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zenon misses with a hook.
Zenon lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Ishimura.
Apollo Zenon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Zenon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ishimura on his heels. He'll look to pass Ishimura's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Zenon pushes down on Ishimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Ishimura is in trouble now - Zenon has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Zenon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ishimura is on top in guard.
Zenon pulls Ishimura in close to prevent any damage.
Ishimura trying to move into half guard but instead Zenon has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Zenon trying to control but Ishimura is working from the bottom.
Ishimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Ishimura, not yet.
Zenon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Zenon won't allow Ishimura to sweep him here.
Zenon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zenon pushing down on Ishimura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zenon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zenon controlling his opponent.
Zenon fails to take his opponent's back.
Ishimura is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Zenon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ishimura working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishimura is working hard here to advance position.
Ishimura wants to hold on but Zenon pushes him away.
Zenon controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Zenon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Zenon counters with a shoot takedown. Ishimura fights it but they end up in guard.
Zenon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zenon looking to sit in guard and control but Ishimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ishimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Zenon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zenon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ishimura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishimura is looking to advance position but Zenon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Zenon wants to control the pace but Ishimura is squirming around nicely.
Ishimura wants to control but Zenon is having none of it.
Zenon trying to control but Ishimura is having none of it.
Zenon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kosuke Ishimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ishimura can't escape the position.
Zenon wants to control the pace but Ishimura is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Zenon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ishimura has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ishimura!
Ishimura throwing strikes from guard but Zenon blocks nicely.
Zenon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ishimura.
Ishimura is fighting to break Zenon's control of his arms but Zenon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ishimura sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Zenon doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ishimura paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Zenon - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Apollo Zenon!

Event: DARE 67
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Ishimura slips a straight right by Baumann.
Baumann scores with a punch to the head.
Baumann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ishimura misses with a looping left.
Ishimura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ishimura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Baumann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishimura.
Baumann misses with a body punch
and Ishimura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Ishimura leaves Baumann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Baumann misses the target.
Baumann ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Baumann moves out of range as Ishimura strikes.
Baumann lands a jab to Ishimura's midsection.
Baumann checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Baumann.
Baumann checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Baumann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura misses with a low kick as Baumann jumps back.
Ishimura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Baumann moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIshimura.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Baumann checks the leg kick.
Baumann throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baumann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ishimura counters with a straight right hand.
Ishimura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baumann momentarily.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ishimura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Baumann lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Ishimura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Baumann misses.
A slow jab from Ishimura misses its intended target.
Ishimura walks into a left hand.
Ishimura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ishimura lands with a slapping head kick.
Baumann throws a shot from downtown. Ishimura moves away and avoids it.
Ishimura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ishimura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Ishimura.
A lazy left from Ishimura finds it's target.
Ishimura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baumann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ishimura scrambles back to his feet.
Baumann fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishimura feints a counter leg kick.
Baumann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ishimura slips under a jab.
Baumann backing away here, and Ishimura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ishimura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baumann.
Ishimura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Baumann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ishimura avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Baumann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baumann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishimura misses with a straight left.
Baumann throws a lazy uppercut
and Ishimura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Baumann moves out of range easily.
Ishimura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baumann lands with an uppercut that bounces Ishimura off the cage and back into range.
Baumann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baumann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishimura scores with a nice body kick.
Baumann misses with a left hand
and Ishimura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ishimura thows a leg kick but Baumann checks it
and Baumann counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baumann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baumann drops his hands momentarily and Ishimura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baumann looks to throw the jab but Ishimura is out of range.
Ishimura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Baumann. Those never looked like landing.
Baumann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura.
Baumann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baumann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishimura.
It looked like Baumann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ishimura cracks the inside of Baumann's front leg.
Baumann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Baumann misses the target.
Ishimura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishimura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baumann's head.
Baumann throws out a loose jab but Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baumann avoids the body shot from Ishimura.
Baumann fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishimura throws out a counter right but Baumann avoids it with no problem.
Ishimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baumann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Baumann misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Baumann misses the target.
Baumann throws a poor cross that misses
and Ishimura counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baumann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baumann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ishimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishimura defending well as Baumann loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ishimura works the jab nicely.
A big right from Baumann misses.
Ishimura wants to counter with a clinch but Baumann pushes him away.
Ishimura slips a jab from Baumann.
Ishimura moves out of range as Baumann strikes.
Baumann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishimura.
Baumann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishimura.
A big right from Baumann misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ishimura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Baumann moves out of range easily.
Ishimura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baumann's head.
Ishimura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baumann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishimura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baumann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ishimura - the referee stops the clock and Baumann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ishimura. Baumann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baumann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ishimura throws a looping overhand right but Baumann ducks down to avoid it.
Ishimura scores with a nice right hand.
Baumann lands an overhand right.
Baumann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ishimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ishimura throws a fast counter high kick but Baumann manages to duck under it in time.
Baumann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ishimura. Baumann shrugs it off though.
Ishimura scores with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Baumann.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baumann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baumann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baumann avoids the head kick by Ishimura. #T3#
Baumann misses with a hook. Ishimura ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Ishimura.
Baumann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baumann sets himself, and Ishimura steps forward looking for the clinch! Baumann avoids it this time.
Baumann moves away from the strike by Ishimura.
Ishimura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baumann.
Ishimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baumann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baumann. Ishimura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baumann backing away here, and Ishimura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Baumann scores with a four punch combination!
Ishimura misses with a low kick as Baumann jumps back.
Baumann throws a shot to the body.
Ishimura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Baumann.
Baumann misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Baumann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baumann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishimura to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
A good leg kick by Ishimura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ishimura. #TD#
Baumann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ishimura manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ishimura fails to land.
Ishimura lands a knee to the head.
Baumann misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a nice uppercut.
Baumann lands a left hand.
Ishimura blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Ishimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ishimura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baumann misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
Baumann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ishimura lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ishimura moves away from the strike by Baumann.
Baumann slips a straight right by Ishimura.
Baumann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baumann throws a lazy right hand but Ishimura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ishimura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baumann checks it well.
Ishimura throws a chopping leg kick but Baumann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baumann throws a shot from downtown. Ishimura moves away and avoids it.
Ishimura throws a series of punches but Baumann moves out of range.
Ishimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Baumann moves out of range easily.
Baumann slips a jab from Ishimura.
Baumann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ishimura tries to clinch but Baumann is having none of it.
Baumann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Baumann misses. #T1#
A big left from Baumann misses.
Baumann lands with an uppercut that bounces Ishimura off the cage and back into range.
Baumann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baumann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baumann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baumann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baumann throws a right hand that misses
and Ishimura counters with a stiff right hand.
Ishimura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baumann misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Baumann.
Ishimura thumps Baumann with a low kick.
Baumann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baumann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baumann missing with a left hand there. Ishimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Baumann blocks the low kick.
Baumann scores with a hook to the body. Ishimura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kosuke Ishimura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A slow jab from Baumann misses its intended target.
Ishimura throws a big counter head kick but Baumann avoids it with no problem.
Baumann scores with a jab.
Ishimura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Baumann checks it.
Baumann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishimura.
Ishimura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ishimura staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baumann's head.#TD#
Baumann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baumann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ishimura tries to buck Baumann off but Baumann is having none of it.
Ishimura is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Ishimura is letting Baumann control him for a moment.
Ishimura is trying to improve his position.
Ishimura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baumann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Baumann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ishimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ishimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baumann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baumann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Baumann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ishimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Baumann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ishimura, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Baumann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adam Baumann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ishimura is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kosuke Ishimura.
I've got Ishimura 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: DARE 61
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Giant lands a nice looking body kick.
Ishimura looks winded!
Giant connects with a right hand. Ishimura shakes it off.
Giant throws a monster overhand right that drops Ishimura! Giant follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yhorm Giant!
A very excited looking Yhorm Giant rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
Ishimura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vipunen.
Vipunen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ishimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vipunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vipunen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ishimura sprawls well. Ishimura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vipunen gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Vipunen misses.
Ishimura misses with a hook.
Ishimura slips a straight right by Vipunen.
Vipunen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ishimura.
Vipunen misses with a takedown attempt - Ishimura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ishimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Ishimura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Ishimura lands a body shot.
Ishimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vipunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Vipunen takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Ishimura scores with a nice head shot.
Ishimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vipunen's calf.#KD2#
Ishimura lands a left and a right that sends Vipunen crashing to the canvas! Ishimura dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Vipunen is rocked!
Ishimura looking to ground and pound but Vipunen is blocking nicely.
Oh Vipunen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ishimura! Vipunen is hurt baaadly! Ishimura is firing away with more strikes - Vipunen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Ishimura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Philippoussis.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Philippoussis has been cut.
Philippoussis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ishimura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ishimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishimura dodges the punch combination from Philippoussis.
Ishimura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Philippoussis moves in looking to clinch but Ishimura pushes him off.#CL#
Philippoussis pushes Ishimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Ishimura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
Anthony Philippoussis's cut is getting worse.
Philippoussis misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Philippoussis.
Ishimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Philippoussis looking to slow down the pace here.
Ishimura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Philippoussis backwards.
A short uppercut from Ishimura.
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!
Ishimura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishimura lands with a light punch inside.
Ishimura landing knees to the head.
Ishimura lands a hook that snaps the head of Philippoussis backwards.
Philippoussis is breathing heavily.
Philippoussis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ishimura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Philippoussis backwards. #T1##BC2#
Ishimura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ishimura throws a monster overhand right that drops Philippoussis! Ishimura follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2018

#R1#
Asos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Than Asos's cut is getting worse.
Asos is breathing heavily.
Look low, kick high! Ishimura uses the oldest trick in the book to send Asos tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Ishimura is absolutely delighted - when Asos wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Tycoon defending well as Ishimura loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tycoon misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ishimura blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by Tycoon misses
and Ishimura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Tycoon misses.
Ishimura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tycoon.
A solid body kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Tycoon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ishimura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tycoon.
A little jabbing left from Tycoon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tycoon.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Tycoon as he checks the leg kick.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura cracks the inside of Tycoon's front leg.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
and Ishimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tycoon fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Ishimura avoids the head kick by Tycoon. #T1#
Ishimura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tycoon.
Ishimura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tycoon blocks a low kick nicely.
Tycoon throws a body kick that misses.
As Tycoon backs away, Ishimura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kosuke Ishimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tycoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tycoon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ishimura defends it well.
Tycoon misses with a straight right.
Ishimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tycoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura.
Ishimura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ishimura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura scores with a punch to the head.
Tycoon scores with a head kick. Ishimura tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ishimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimura lunges at Tycoon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tycoon's hand.
Tycoon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimura is looking to clinch but Tycoon is avoiding it.
Ishimura blocks a jab.
Tycoon misses with a low kick as Ishimura jumps back.#T2#
Ishimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ishimura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses.
Tycoon throws a wild body kick that Ishimura sees coming a mile off.
Ishimura misses the jab.
Ishimura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Ishimura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ishimura.
Tycoon misses with a straight right.
Ishimura lands a nice looking body kick.
Ishimura avoids a kick to the body.
Tycoon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ishimura missing with a left hand there. Tycoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tycoon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Tycoon is looking for the big counter here.
Ishimura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ishimura misses with a straight right.
Tycoon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3##CL2#
Tycoon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tycoon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tycoon misses with a knee to the head.
Tycoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ishimura.
Tycoon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Tycoon breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ishimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ishimura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishimura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tycoon backwards.
Ishimura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ishimura breaks from the clinch.
Ishimura throws a push kick but Tycoon slaps the foot to one side.
Tycoon lands the left hand.
Ishimura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ishimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Tycoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishimura scores with a hook to the body. Tycoon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishimura throws a right and a left that Tycoon avoids nicely.
Tycoon looks to throw a body kick
and Ishimura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ishimura.
A jab from Tycoon misses.
Tycoon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishimura.
Tycoon defending well as Ishimura loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ishimura.
Tycoon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Ishimura.
A good leg kick by Ishimura.
Tycoon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Tycoon catches Ishimura right on the button with a cross.
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kosuke Ishimura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ishimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tycoon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tycoon tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Ishimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosuke Ishimura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishimura throws a head kick but Tycoon moves out of range.
Tycoon wants to counter with a clinch but Ishimura pushes him away.
Ishimura checks a leg kick.
Ishimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tycoon.
Tycoon avoids a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tycoon.#CL2#
Tycoon closes the distance and pushes Ishimura back into the cage.
Ishimura blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tycoon connects with a knee to the head.
Ishimura is trying to stall.
Ishimura takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Kosuke Ishimura has been cut.
Ishimura blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ishimura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishimura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ishimura throws a head punch that misses.
Tycoon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tycoon throws an elbow but it misses.
Ishimura avoids a wild elbow strike from Tycoon.
Ishimura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ishimura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tycoon backwards.
Ishimura effectively controlling the action here.
Ishimura is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Tycoon.
Ishimura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tycoon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Ishimura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tycoon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ishimura is looking to control Tycoon's arms but Tycoon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ishimura has his back to the cage.
Ishimura dodges an elbow strike from Tycoon.
Tycoon blocks a body shot from Ishimura.
A head punch on the inside from Tycoon fails to land.
Tycoon lands a right hand.
Ishimura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tycoon with a knee to the head.
Ishimura looking to slow down the pace here.
Tycoon has had enough of the clinch but Ishimura keeps him there for the moment.
Tycoon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tycoon.
Tycoon lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ishimura as the two fighters clinch.
Tycoon has Ishimura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ishimura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tycoon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ishimura's brow.
Ishimura is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tycoon lands a damaging elbow.
Tycoon lands with a short shot to the head.
Ishimura blocks an elbow strike.
Ishimura dodges an elbow strike from Tycoon.
Ishimura blocking some punches.
Ishimura throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ishimura manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Ishimura as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ishimura misses the target.
Tycoon throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishimura avoids the body shot from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a head kick but Ishimura moves out of range.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Tycoon moves out of range easily.
Ishimura tries a low kick but Tycoon avoids it.#T4#
Ishimura tried to score with a low kick but Tycoon checks it.
Tycoon misses with a hook. Ishimura ducked under it nicely.
Tycoon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tycoon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ishimura in his tracks.
Tycoon throws a right hand that Ishimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishimura also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Tycoon moves out of range easily.
Tycoon looks to land a right hand but Ishimura moved out of range.
Mike Tycoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishimura staying out of range there.
Tycoon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ishimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Ishimura misses
and Tycoon counters with a straight right hand.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Tycoon moves out of range easily.
Ishimura motions for Tycoon to come forward. Ishimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tycoon throws a fast counter high kick but Ishimura manages to duck under it in time.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but Ishimura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tycoon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ishimura is out of range and Tycoon settles back down.
Ishimura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ishimura fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tycoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kosuke Ishimura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ishimura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ishimura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishimura is looking to clinch.
Ishimura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tycoon cracks the inside of Ishimura's front leg.
Ishimura misses with a straight right.
Ishimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tycoon sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Ishimura drives through and clinches with Tycoon against the cage.
Tycoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishimura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishimura scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura slows down the pace here. #BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tycoon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ishimura checks it well. #T1#
Tycoon throws a sloppy head kick and Ishimura moves out of range easily.
Ishimura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tycoon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tycoon throws a nice looking combination but Ishimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishimura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tycoon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses.
Tycoon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ishimura.
Tycoon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishimura lands with a kick to the temple. Tycoon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ishimura throws out a leg kick but Tycoon moves out of range and Ishimura only half commits.
Tycoon thinks about the counter body kick.
Tycoon misses with a lunging right hand
and Ishimura counters with a low kick, right behind Tycoon 's knee.
A clash of legs there as Tycoon blocks the low kick.
Ishimura throws a leg kick that misses.
Tycoon wants to slow Ishimura down by chopping away at his legs.
Tycoon lands with a nice body punch.
Tycoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tycoon looks to land a combination but Ishimura avoids it well. #T2#
Tycoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimura lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tycoon 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 Ishimura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ishimura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ishimura stuns Tycoon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tycoon throws a low kick but Ishimura moves out of range easily.
Ishimura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tycoon throws a leg kick which misses Ishimura's front leg but catches the back leg as Ishimura tries to avoid it.
Tycoon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura throws a lazy body kick
and Tycoon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tycoon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ishimura.
No joy there for Tycoon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tycoon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ishimura connects with a right hand. Tycoon shakes it off.
Tycoon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura looks to land a left hand but Tycoon moved out of range nicely.
Ishimura wants to clinch up but Tycoon keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Ishimura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown but Ishimura shows good takedown defense.
Ishimura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ishimura staying out of range there.
That kick from Ishimura tenderised Tycoon's leg. Tycoon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ishimura throws a wild body kick that Tycoon sees coming a mile off.
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Ishimura lands a high kick! #CL#
Ishimura drives through and clinches with Tycoon against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ishimura.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tycoon avoids it.
Ishimura has a couple of punches blocked by Tycoon.
Ishimura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tycoon avoids it.
Tycoon lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Ishimura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tycoon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tycoon misses with a straight left.
Tycoon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tycoon walks into a left hand.
Ishimura throws a front kick that sends Tycoon stumbling back into the cage.
Tycoon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ishimura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ishimura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tycoon keeps the fight on the outside.
Ishimura throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ishimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ishimura tries to clinch up.
Tycoon tries a low kick but Ishimura avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ishimura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: Gladiators 74 Snot v Murphy
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Ishimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuala ducks right into an uppercut from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws out a loose jab but Tuala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishimura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tuala clobbers Ishimura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ishimura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuala ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura throws a leg kick
and Tuala counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuala lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ishimura - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Tuala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peleki Tuala!
After winning the bout, Peleki Tuala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Gladiators 67 Johnny v Wipe
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Ishimura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Po doesn't seem phased though.
Ishimura connects with a looping right hand.
Po swings widly with a right hand
and Ishimura counters with a thumping low kick.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ishimura.
Ishimura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ishimura lands a really nice looking cross but Po seems unphased.
Po misses with a left hand
and Ishimura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Po really felt that one!
Po lands a lovely overhand right.
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ishimura! But no joy.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishimura is just out of range.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.#T1#
Po misses the body punch
and Ishimura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ishimura loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.
Po lands a lovely overhand right.
Ishimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Po misses.
Po tries to clinch there but Ishimura circles away.
Po stuns Ishimura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Po moves into the clinch.
Po lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishimura backwards.
Ishimura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishimura looks winded!
Po keeps control of Ishimura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ishimura working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Po scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po. #BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura misses with a straight right.
Ishimura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Po. #KD#
Po lands a big right hand that sends Ishimura crashing to the mat! Po stays standing though and waves Ishimura back to his feet!#ROC#
Ishimura is rocked!
Po connects with an inside leg kick.
Ishimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him?
Ishimura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Po misses.
Ishimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Po throws an overhand right that lands on Ishimura's shoulder, as Ishimura tries to avoid the shot.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishimura throws out a counter right but Po avoids it with no problem.
Po connects with the punch.
Po throws a lazy uppercut
and Ishimura counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishimura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ishimura throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Po uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimura throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
A jab from Po misses.
An inside leg kick from Ishimura misses.
Po takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Po feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ishimura sprawling to the canvas! Ishimura rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Po finish him?! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Po misses.
Po walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ishimura drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Po swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ishimura's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po!
Tong Po seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FFA 42: Savagery
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Ishimura scores with a jab to the body.
it throws an off balance right hand
and Ishimura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Suck it has been cut.
Ishimura throws a body shot but no joy.
it walks into a stiff left hand from Ishimura.
Ishimura scores with a jab. it acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
it throws a sloppy body shot
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Suck it's cut is getting worse.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura cracks it with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! it falls to his knees and Ishimura doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: FFA 36: Revolution
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Muller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ishimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Ishimura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Kosuke Ishimura has been cut.
Ishimura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Muller slips under a jab from Ishimura.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut. Muller saw that one coming.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Ishimura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Ishimura misses its intended target.
Muller tries to land a leg kick but Ishimura saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Ishimura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muller scores with a jab. Ishimura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Ishimura is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Ishimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller weaves into range and cracks Ishimura right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ishimura goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Muller is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Muller!

Event: FFA: Pitbull Fight Night
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Ishimura connects with a nice looking jab.
Roshi misses with a takedown
and Roshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Master Roshi has been cut.
Roshi fails with the takedown#KD#
and Ishimura counters with a crisp right hand that drops Roshi! Ishimura lets Roshi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ishimura throws a monster overhand right that drops Roshi! Ishimura follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!

Event: FFA 23:
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Ishimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ricther looks to land a right hand but Ishimura moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ishimura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Ricther lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Ricther.
Von Ricther keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishimura.
Ishimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ricther is just out of range.
Von Ricther appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ishimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Ishimura.
Von Ricther tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ricther.
Von Ricther fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Ricther doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishimura circles away.
A jab from Von Ricther finds it's way through Ishimura's defenses.
Von Ricther tries to clinch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Lars Von Ricther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Ishimura clobbers Von Ricther with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Lars Von Ricther has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ricther wants to clinch.#T1#
Ishimura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Ricther has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Striking Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Ishimura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Ricther has time to react.
Von Ricther is looking to clinch.
Ishimura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ishimura, as that shot connected.
Von Ricther misses with the combination.
Ishimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Ricther falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ishimura counters with a right hand to the body.
Ishimura misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ricther. Ishimura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ishimura slips under a jab.
Ishimura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Ricther on the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishimura scores with a leg kick.
Ishimura cracks Von Ricther with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Lars Von Ricther's cut is getting worse.
Von Ricther takes one on the button.
Ishimura works Von Ricther's body with a nice hook.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut. Von Ricther saw that one coming.
Ishimura throws a low kick, looking for Von Ricther's leg but Von Ricther calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ishimura misses its intended target.
Von Ricther ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ricther. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ishimura! But no joy.#CL#
Ishimura gets tackled into the cage by Von Ricther. Von Ricther maintains the clinch.
Ishimura lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Ishimura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ricther works the jab nicely.#KD#
Von Ricther lands a left and a right that send Ishimura crashing to the mat, dazed. Von Ricther thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Ishimura is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kosuke Ishimura has been cut.
Von Ricther tries to clinch but Ishimura is having none of it.
A nice side step and Ishimura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ishimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Ricther finish him?
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Von Ricther takes a swing at Ishimura's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ricther misses the target.
Ishimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ricther tries to clinch but Ishimura moves out of range.
OH! Ishimura has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Von Ricther smells blood and charges in for the finish! Von Ricther unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Ishimura sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lars Von Ricther!
Lars Von Ricther seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 4
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Muller finds it's way through Ishimura's defenses.
Muller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishimura throws out the jab.
Ishimura jabs Muller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Muller throws a leg kick
and Ishimura counters with a straight right hand.
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ishimura misses the target.
Donk. Ishimura catches Muller right on the button with a cross.
Muller misses with a straight left.
Muller throws a body punch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Wolfgang Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
Ishimura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ishimura lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Wolfgang Muller has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Muller makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ishimura really felt that one!
Ishimura catches Muller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Ishimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muller. That's going to slow Ishimura down.
A leg kick checked by Ishimura.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishimura loads up on a big right hand but Muller slips the punch.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ishimura on the side of the head.
Muller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muller throws a leg kick
and Ishimura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muller's knee momentarily.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Muller.
Muller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Muller misses with a body kick.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishimura is looking to counter with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Muller
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut. Muller saw that one coming.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishimura.
Ishimura looks to land a right hand but Muller moved out of range.
Ishimura looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura misses with a body shot.
Muller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Muller is predictable there
and Ishimura counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Muller misses.
Ishimura looks to land a right hand but Muller moved out of range.#T3#
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muller throws a leg kick
and Muller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Muller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muller lands with a good body shot.
Muller throws a lazy uppercut
and Ishimura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller misses with a kick to the body
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ishimura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muller.
A punch lands to the side of Muller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishimura lands an overhand right.#T4#
Muller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Ishimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Muller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Ishimura looks to land a right hand but Muller moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Ishimura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Muller scores with a nice strike.
Ishimura lands a glancing blow to the side of Muller's head.
Ishimura misses with a wild body shot.
Muller throws a leg kick
and Ishimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Ishimura misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muller misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Muller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Muller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishimura. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Ishimura does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Muller misses.
Muller slips under a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Muller might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ishimura has got the better of the exchanges.
Ishimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Nice uppercut there from Ishimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ishimura.
Muller lunges at Ishimura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ishimura's hand.
Muller misses with a looping left.
Ishimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ishimura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Ishimura misses with a looping left.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller throws a low kick but Ishimura avoids it.
Ishimura connects with a solid leg kick.
Muller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ishimura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ishimura moves out of range of the body kick.
Ishimura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muller missing with a left hand there. Ishimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishimura.
Muller has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ishimura just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimura backing away here, and Muller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Muller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishimura throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muller takes a swing at Ishimura's ribcage but misses.
Muller lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Ishimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muller misses with a low kick.
A big right from Ishimura misses.
Muller slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ishimura cracks Muller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muller throws out a leg kick but Ishimura moves out of range and Muller only half commits.
The crowd cheers as Muller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ishimura doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Muller sends Ishimura crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Muller is motioning to the referee to let Ishimura up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Ishimura is rocked!
Ishimura gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Muller gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Muller!

Event: FFA 12: Bishop vs Studge
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Matienzo.
Matienzo looks to land a right hand but Ishimura moved out of range.
Matienzo throws an overhand right that lands on Ishimura's shoulder, as Ishimura tries to avoid the shot.
Matienzo misses the shot to the body.
Ishimura throwing a counter right hand but Matienzo manages to avoid it.
Ishimura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matienzo misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ishimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matienzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ishimura lands with a hook. Matienzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ishimura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matienzo's head.
Ishimura scores with the left hand. Matienzo knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Matienzo is rocked!
Matienzo misses with a straight left.
Yoel Matienzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Matienzo.
Ishimura connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matienzo misses with a hook
and Ishimura counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Ishimura feints and then cracks Matienzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matienzo down.
Matienzo misses with an uppercut
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Ishimura cracks Matienzo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ishimura has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Matienzo to stand back up!
Matienzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ishimura finish him?
Ishimura lands a brutal uppercut that launches Matienzo off his feet! Matienzo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kosuke Ishimura!

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