PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smegma Ridden Ghetto Sloth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smegma Ridden Ghetto Sloth has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ishikawa
vs
Ridden Ghetto Sloth

150 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Smegma Ridden Ghetto Sloth!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghetto Sloth tries to bum rush Ishikawa with a series of wild strikes but Ishikawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ghetto Sloth scores with a hook.
Ghetto Sloth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ghetto Sloth misses with a two punch combination.
Ghetto Sloth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
A left and a right from Ghetto Sloth both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
Ishikawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ishikawa fails to land the takedown.
Ghetto Sloth misses with a few strikes there.
Ishikawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ghetto Sloth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ishikawa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghetto Sloth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ishikawa backs up against the cage.
Ishikawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ishikawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghetto Sloth is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ghetto Sloth throws a right hand that Ishikawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishikawa also avoids with ease.
Ghetto Sloth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghetto Sloth looks to land a combination but Ishikawa avoids it well.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghetto Sloth defends it nicely.
Ishikawa dodges the punch combination from Ghetto Sloth.
Ishikawa dodges the punch combination from Ghetto Sloth.
Ghetto Sloth swinging wilding here.
Ghetto Sloth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ishikawa backs up against the cage.
Ishikawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ishikawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghetto Sloth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghetto Sloth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ishikawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghetto Sloth misses with a few strikes there.

Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ishikawa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ghetto Sloth looks gassed!

Ishikawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ghetto Sloth is now in Ishikawa's guard. A big mistake from Ishikawa there, giving up the dominant position!
Ishikawa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ghetto Sloth postures up.
Ghetto Sloth tries to stand but Ishikawa is controlling from the bottom.
Ishikawa controls Ghetto Sloth momentarily but Ghetto Sloth frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ghetto Sloth gets to his feet - Ishikawa follows without any prompting.
Ghetto Sloth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghetto Sloth swinging wilding here.
Ghetto Sloth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ishikawa.
Ghetto Sloth misses with the combination.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smegma Ridden Ghetto Sloth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghetto Sloth misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Ishikawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ghetto Sloth wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
Ishikawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ghetto Sloth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ghetto Sloth wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.

Ishikawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ishikawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ghetto Sloth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ishikawa is proving hard to escape from.
Ghetto Sloth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ghetto Sloth wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ishikawa's closed guard. He's half up but Ishikawa has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ishikawa pivots and extends the arm, Ghetto Sloth falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ishikawa! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Ishikawa!