PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hadeo Ichisun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ichisun
vs
Diaz

171 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hadeo Ichisun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a body punch but Ichisun moves out of range.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Ichisun sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ichisun fails with the takedown

and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Ichisun didn't expect that.
Ichisun thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ichisun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ichisun has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ichisun's guard.

Ichisun working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Ichisun won't let him.
Ichisun wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.

Ichisun looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ichisun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Ichisun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ichisun manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Ichisun's guard.

Ichisun working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Ichisun is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ichisun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz wants to stand but Ichisun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz looks gassed!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ichisun with a poor takedown

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Ichisun.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ichisun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Ichisun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ichisun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ichisun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichisun has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Ichisun manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ichisun looking for submissions off his back.
Ichisun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Ichisun is keeping the position.

Ichisun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ichisun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ichisun working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ichisun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diaz has passed into half guard!
Ichisun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ichisun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ichisun, up you get!
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ichisun counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Ichisun is having none of it.
Ichisun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Ichisun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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 Hadeo Ichisun will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diaz misses with a takedown attempt

and Ichisun counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
BOOM! Ichisun connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Ichisun is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
Diaz taking shots to the head.

Diaz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Ichisun looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Ichisun finish him?

Ichisun looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.

Ichisun has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz is controlling an arm, preventing Ichisun from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ichisun working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
Ichisun lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Ichisun gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ichisun is keeping the position for now.
Ichisun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Ichisun keeps moving.

Ichisun working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichisun keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.

Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ichisun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.

Ichisun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

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

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ichisun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ichisun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ichisun looking to pass the guard.

Ichisun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz tries to clinch but Ichisun is having none of it.

Ichisun gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Ichisun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ichisun manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Ichisun's guard.

Ichisun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz pushing down on Ichisun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ichisun is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount!
Ichisun takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz prevents Ichisun from getting the reversal.
Diaz working Ichisun over with strikes here.
Ichisun is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Diaz stands up from mount. Strange move.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz tries to clinch but Ichisun moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ichisun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hadeo Ichisun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Ichisun misses with a takedown

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ichisun!

Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ichisun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ichisun is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ichisun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz tries to control but Ichisun wriggling away.
Diaz prevents Ichisun from getting the reversal.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ichisun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diaz looking to control but Ichisun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ichisun can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to control but Ichisun wriggling away.
Ichisun is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Ichisun is squirming around nicely.
Ichisun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ichisun is working hard here to advance position.

Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ichisun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diaz tries to control but Ichisun wriggling away.
Ichisun is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz get's back to his feet.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Ichisun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ichisun is retaining full guard.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ichisun is on top in guard.
Ichisun tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.

Ichisun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ichisun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ichisun drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Ichisun off! Ichisun jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Ichisun stops Diaz from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadeo Ichisun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ichisun passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Ichisun is keeping busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ichisun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ichisun is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz is in trouble now - Ichisun has advanced to mount!

Ichisun is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Diaz is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hadeo Ichisun!