PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa has chosen Iron Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barr
vs
Ishikawa

182 cm
21
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Barr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideo Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa misses with an uppercut. Barr saw that one coming.
Ishikawa misses with a hook.

Barr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ishikawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishikawa.
Barr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Ishikawa on the inside.

Barr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barr.
Barr is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barr slips under a jab.
Barr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishikawa darts in trying to clinch

and Barr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ishikawa trying to stall but Barr improves his position.
Ishikawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Barr avoids the damage to the body.
Barr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barr working aggressively here.
Barr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Barr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barr misses with some punches.
Barr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ishikawa is trying to stall.
Barr takes a shot to the head.
Ishikawa misses with a body punch.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but instead, Barr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ishikawa into the ropes.
Ishikawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Barr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ishikawa jabs Barr right on the nose. Barr blinks but takes it well.
Ishikawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barr throws the kick towards the body but Ishikawa avoids it.
Barr throws a jab when Ishikawa was well out of range.
Ishikawa misses with a double jab.
Ishikawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ishikawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barr throws a wild body kick that Ishikawa sees coming a mile off.
Ishikawa clinches but Barr breaks the clinch
and Barr counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishikawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishikawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barr.
Barr lands with a good body shot.
Ishikawa looks gassed!
Ishikawa wants to clinch but Barr slips to the side
and Barr counters with a right hand to the body.
Ishikawa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barr tries to land a front kick but Ishikawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barr takes a swing at Ishikawa's ribcage but misses.
Barr lands with a kick to the ribs.

Barr closes the distance and pushes Ishikawa back into the ropes.
Barr pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barr lands a shoulder strike.
Ishikawa misses with a punch to the body.
Barr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishikawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barr lands a right hand.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Barr.
Barr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barr.
Barr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barr.
Barr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barr lands a left hand.
Barr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barr lands a left hand.
Barr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Barr.
Barr scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Ishikawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Barr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Ishikawa is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Barr.
Barr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ishikawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Barr finish him?
Good body shot from Barr.
Ishikawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Barr pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barr lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Barr.

Barr breaks the clinch.
Barr lands a really nice looking cross but Ishikawa seems unphased.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishikawa is just out of range.
Ishikawa darts in trying to clinch
and Barr counters with a stiff right hand.
Barr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishikawa throws out the jab.
Barr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barr scores with a spinning back kick!
Barr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa avoids the head kick by Barr.
Barr lands a nice hook to Ishikawa's body. Ishikawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barr throws a leg kick which misses Ishikawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ishikawa tries to avoid it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barr lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barr scoring well with a low kick there.
Barr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ishikawa blocks the body kick.
Ishikawa looks to clinch
and Barr counters with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barr.
Ishikawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barr scores with a nice body kick.
Ishikawa avoids the head kick by Barr.

Barr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Barr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ishikawa has a couple of punches blocked by Barr.
Barr lands a shoulder strike.
Barr is working Ishikawa over against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barr.
Barr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Barr lands an uppercut.
Barr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands a right hand.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands a shoulder strike.
Barr lands with a left to the head.
Barr scores with a hook to the body.
Barr lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Barr.
A short uppercut from Barr.
Barr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barr.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.

Barr breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa misses with a hook to the body
and Barr counters with a nice body shot.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barr.
Ishikawa avoids the body shot from Barr.
Barr throws a leg kick which misses Ishikawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ishikawa tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Barr.
Ishikawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Barr rushes Ishikawa and presses him up against the ropes.
Barr scores with a hook to the body.
Barr pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Barr.
Barr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
A short uppercut from Barr.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barr lands with a left to the head.
Barr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Barr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barr.
A right hand to the body from Barr.
A short left from Barr.
A hook to the body from Barr.
Barr gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ishikawa misses with a knee strike.
Barr lands a shoulder strike.
Barr working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Barr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barr is looking to wear down Ishikawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Barr has Ishikawa up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Barr on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Barr.
Barr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Barr dominated that round.
That's time! Barr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ishikawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ishikawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa checks a leg kick.
Ishikawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Felix Barr is winning the standup battle so far.
Barr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ishikawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barr thumps Ishikawa with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ishikawa throws a hook but Barr blocks it.
Ishikawa misses with a hook to the body
and Barr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ishikawa really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ishikawa.

Barr rushes Ishikawa and presses him up against the ropes.
Ishikawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Barr gets an underhook and turns Ishikawa into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Barr.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Felix Barr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ishikawa trying to stall but Barr improves his position.
Ishikawa misses with some punches.
Barr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barr cracks Ishikawa with a nice body shot.
Ishikawa stalling in the clinch but Barr improves position.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ishikawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barr lands a shot to the body.
Barr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands a left hand.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Barr.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.

Barr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barr lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Barr misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barr misses with a body kick.
Barr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishikawa can do to turn this around?
Barr throws a leg kick that misses.
Barr walks into a jab.
Barr fakes the leg kick and cracks Ishikawa in the body.
Felix Barr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishikawa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barr scores with a body shot.
Barr lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Barr.
Barr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishikawa.
An inside leg kick from Barr misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to clinch
and Barr counters with a leg kick.
Ishikawa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barr.
Ishikawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barr scores with a hook to the body. Ishikawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ishikawa throws a hook but Barr avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ishikawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ishikawa tries to stall but Barr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barr managing to block the knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Barr.
Ishikawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barr.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Ishikawa is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barr - that landed with a thud.
Barr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barr.
Barr lands a nice uppercut.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Barr lands with a right to the 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!

Barr breaks from the clinch.
Barr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barr catches Ishikawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ishikawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barr.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barr.
A shot to the body from Barr misses
and Ishikawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Barr gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
A shot in the inside from Barr.
Barr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

Barr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barr scores with a nice right hand.
Barr lands a slapping body shot.
Barr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ishikawa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barr.

Barr clinches up with Ishikawa and pushes him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barr prevents a body shot from Ishikawa.
Barr lands a body shot.
Barr lands with a left to the head.
Barr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishikawa.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Barr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishikawa misses with a body punch.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Ishikawa tries to throw a body punch but Barr avoids it by throwing Ishikawa back against the cage.
Ishikawa stalling in the clinch but Barr improves position.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.
Barr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Barr.
Barr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishikawas head.
Barr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Barr gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Barr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barr.
Barr lands with a light punch inside.
Barr pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Barr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Barr.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.
Barr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.
Barr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barr scores with a hook to the body.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Barr lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Barr.
Barr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishikawa.
Barr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barr lands a right hand.
Barr lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Barr.
Barr gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barr lands with a left to the head.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.
Barr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barr.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barr lands a body punch.

Barr breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa misses with a straight right.
Barr scores with a jab to the body.
Hideo Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ishikawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barr lands with an uppercut that bounces Ishikawa off the ropes and back into rage.
Barr throws a body punch but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Barr tries to clinch but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ishikawa falls off balance throwing a combination

and Barr moves into the clinch.
Barr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barr working aggressively here.
Barr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ishikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barr.
Ishikawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Barr.
Barr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishikawas head.
Ishikawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barr's elbow.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barr is keeping busy.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.
Barr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Barr breaks from the clinch.
Barr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barr's corner calls for a 1-2. Barr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Barr scores with a four punch combination!
Barr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Barr has Ishikawa up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barr rushes Ishikawa and presses him up against the ropes.
Ishikawa wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Barr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Barr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Barr as the two fighters clinch.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Barr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Barr.

Barr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barr thuds his shin into the meat of Ishikawa's side.
Barr tries to land a front kick but Ishikawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishikawa throws a lazy body kick
and Barr counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr misses with a double jab
and Ishikawa counters with a straight right hand.

Barr has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Barr gets an underhook and turns Ishikawa into the ropes.
Barr lands a right hand.
Ishikawa is looking to control Barr's arms but Barr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ishikawa has his back to the ropes.
Barr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Barr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barr pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Barr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barr lands with a hook. Ishikawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ishikawa avoids a kick to the body.
Ishikawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ishikawa missing with a left hand there. Barr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa clinches but Barr breaks the clinch
and Barr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishikawa is just out of range.
Ishikawa moves out of range of the body kick from Barr.
Barr motions for Ishikawa to come forward. Barr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ishikawa wants to clinch but Barr slips to the side
and Barr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishikawa throws out the jab.
Barr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barr slips under a jab.
Ishikawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Barr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Ishikawa tries to keep at a distance but Barr has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barr.
Barr misses with the head strike.

Barr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishikawa throws a combination that misses
and Barr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ishikawa's knee momentarily.
Barr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Barr rushes Ishikawa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Barr scores with a shoulder strike.
Ishikawa tries to stall but Barr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ishikawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Barr lands a body shot.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.

Barr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Barr forces Ishikawa back against the ropes and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ishikawa blocks the body kick.
Barr catches Ishikawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barr thuds a left hand into Ishikawa's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishikawa blocks the body kick.
Barr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishikawa moves away.
Ishikawa misses with a combination

and Barr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Ishikawa tries to stall but Barr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barr lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barr.
Barr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barr lands with a light punch inside.
Barr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr cracks Ishikawa with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Barr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Still in the clinch, Barr scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barr.
Barr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Barr.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Barr digs a right hand underneath Ishikawa's ribcage. Ishikawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ishikawa taking a breather.
Barr lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barr lands with a left to the head.
Barr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishikawa.
Barr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Barr.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barr lands a left hand.
Barr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barr lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa trying to stall but Barr improves his position.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.
Barr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barr lands with a left to the head.
Barr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
A short uppercut from Barr.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Barr.
Barr is leaning against Ishikawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishikawas head.
Barr scores with a shoulder strike.
Barr lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barr is keeping busy.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands a right hand.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barr misses with a hook from the clinch.

Barr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Barr. That snapped Ishikawa's head back.
Ishikawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barr - that will leave a mark!
Barr throws a leg kick which misses Ishikawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ishikawa tries to avoid it.
Barr misses with a combination
and Ishikawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Barr moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Barr.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Barr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ishikawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Barr.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Barr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Barr closes the distance and clinches.

Barr breaks the clinch.
Barr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ishikawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barr counters with a good, hard body kick but Ishikawa shrugs it off.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa misses with a body shot
and Barr counters with a leg kick.
Barr misses with a kick to the body.
Barr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ishikawa's head backwards.
Barr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ishikawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barr catches Ishikawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ishikawa loads up on a big right hand but Barr slips the punch.
Barr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barr wants to slow Ishikawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barr throws a sloppy body shot
and Ishikawa counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Barr clearly takes 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.

Barr scores with a spinning back kick!
Barr throws a shot from downtown. Ishikawa moves away and avoids it.
Ishikawa walks into a straight right hand from Barr.
Barr misses with a body kick.
Ishikawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barr moves out of range of the strikes.
Barr cracks Ishikawa with an open hand slap.
Barr throws a body punch but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ishikawa thows a body shot but no joy.
Barr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ishikawa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ishikawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barr.
Barr tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barr lands a jab to Ishikawa's midsection.
Ishikawa misses with a few strikes there.
Ishikawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishikawa misses with a straight right.
Barr throws a body punch but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Barr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ishikawa misses with a combination

and Barr counters with a head kick that drops Ishikawa to the mat! Ishikawa scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Barr throws a leg kick
and Ishikawa counters with a left and a right that stings Barr.
Barr scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa throws a right hand that Barr ducks under and follows up with a left that Barr also avoids with ease.
Ishikawa throws a combination that misses
letting Barr counter with a right hand.

Barr lands a big head kick that sends Ishikawa tumbling to the mat! Barr takes a step backwards and waves Ishikawa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ishikawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barr misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ishikawa misses the target.
Barr connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barr.
Barr scores with a body shot.
Barr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crunch! Barr slams his shin into Ishikawa's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishikawa blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Barr slams his shin into Ishikawa's torso.
A combination from Barr does no damage.
Barr thows a body kick. Ishikawa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barr misses the shot to the body.
Barr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishikawa misses with a jab to the body
and Barr counters with a left to the body.
Ishikawa falls off balance throwing a combination

and Barr counters by clinching up.
A right hook to the body lands for Barr.
Barr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barr lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barr lands a shoulder strike.
Ishikawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Barr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishikawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barr counters with a low kick, right behind Ishikawa 's knee.
Ishikawa takes one to the side of the head.
Ishikawa darts in trying to clinch

and Barr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barr.
Barr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Barr.
Barr blocks an uppercut.
Ishikawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Barr gets an underhook and turns Ishikawa into the ropes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries a body shot but Barr blocks it.
A hook to the body from Barr.
Barr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barr is working Ishikawa over against the ropes.
Barr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Barr lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Barr.
Barr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barr.
Barr scores with a hook to the body.

Barr manages to break the clinch.
Barr lands with an uppercut that bounces Ishikawa off the ropes and back into rage.
Barr lands a slapping body shot.
Ishikawa walks into a straight right hand from Barr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barr throws a series of punches but Ishikawa avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Ishikawa misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barr.
Barr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barr misses with a wild body shot.
Barr looks for the body kick but Ishikawa saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Ishikawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barr misses with a kick to the body.
Ishikawa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barr. That one must have hurt.
Ishikawa throws an overhand right that lands on Barr's shoulder, as Barr tries to avoid the shot.
Barr wants to land a leg kick but Ishikawa is out of range.
Ishikawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barr counters with a nice uppercut.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barr.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barr!

Barr moves into the clinch.
Barr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Barr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barr scores with a hook to the body.
Barr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Barr gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Barr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barr lands a shoulder strike.
Barr working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ishikawa or not.
Barr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barr gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Barr.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Barr.
Barr lands with a right to the head.
Barr lands with a right to the head.

Barr breaks from the clinch.
Barr tests Ishikawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barr tries a head kick but it misses.
Barr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishikawa misses with a jab to the body
and Barr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barr circles away from the clinch attempt

and Barr counters by moving into the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Barr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishikawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Barr misses.
Ishikawa misses the body punch
and Barr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Barr has managed to clinch.
Barr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barr lands a right hand.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Barr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Barr had his way with Hideo Ishikawa in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ishikawa lands with a hook. Barr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the liver by Barr. Beautiful body shot.
Barr throws a body kick that misses.
Ishikawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barr counters with a good, hard body kick but Ishikawa shrugs it off.
Barr chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Barr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barr avoiding damage as Ishikawa throws knees to the body.
Barr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Barr - that landed with a thud.
Barr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barr lands with a light punch inside.
Barr lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barr.
A hook to the body from Barr.
Ishikawa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barr lands a shoulder strike.
Barr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Barr.
Barr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ishikawa or not.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr digs a right hand underneath Ishikawa's ribcage. Ishikawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barr scores with a shoulder strike.
Barr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barr lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Barr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barr pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.
Barr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Barr scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishikawas head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishikawas head.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barr is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Barr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barr.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.
Barr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ishikawa or not.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Barr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barr digs a right hand underneath Ishikawa's ribcage. Ishikawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barr lands with a left to the head.
Barr lands with a left to the head.
Barr lands with a right to the head.
Barr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Barr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
A short left from Barr.
Barr lands an uppercut.
Barr scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa wants to stall.
Barr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Barr.
Barr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishikawas head.
Barr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ishikawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ishikawa fails to land.
Barr lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishikawa.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barr.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Ishikawa taking a breather.
Barr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa stalling in the clinch but Barr improves position.
Barr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barr lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Ishikawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barr lands a nice uppercut.
Barr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.
Barr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barr pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barr lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Barr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barr gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barr scores with a shoulder strike.
Barr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ishikawa or not.
A shot in the inside from Barr.
A short right from Barr on the inside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barr gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Barr breaks from the clinch.
Barr lunges at Ishikawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ishikawa's hand.
Barr throws a nice head kick!
Barr scores with a shot to the body.
Ishikawa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barr counters with a nice leg kick.
Barr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ishikawa has time to react.
Barr scores with a jab. Ishikawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishikawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Barr counters by clinching up.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barr lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Barr.
Ishikawa stalling in the clinch but Barr improves position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
A short left from Barr.
Ishikawa throws a head punch that misses.
Barr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Barr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Barr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barr pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Barr moves into the clinch successfully.
Barr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa is trying to stall.

Barr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barr staying out of range there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barr thows a body shot but no joy.
Ishikawa 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.
Barr swings for the body but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Barr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishikawa is just out of range.
Ishikawa misses with a combination
and Barr counters with a nice leg kick.
Ishikawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishikawa misses with a combination
and Barr counters with a stiff right hand.
Barr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishikawa cracks Barr with an open hand slap.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Barr moves into the clinch.
Barr has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barr's elbow.
Barr lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Barr on the inside.
Barr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ishikawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barr gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ishikawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Barr.
Ishikawa trying to stall but Barr improves his position.
Ishikawa tries to throw a body punch but Barr avoids it by throwing Ishikawa back against the cage.
Ishikawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barr blocks it with crossed arms.
Barr lands with a right to the head.
Barr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barr scores with a nice hook to the head.

Barr breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ishikawa moves forwards but Barr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barr lands a jab to Ishikawa's midsection.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ishikawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ishikawa's knee momentarily.
Barr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ishikawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Barr counters with a nice body shot.
Barr scores with a nice body kick.
Barr digs a good body shot into Ishikawa's ribs.
Barr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barr.
Barr misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishikawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barr counters with a nice leg kick.
Ishikawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barr counters with a nice uppercut.
Hideo Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ishikawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barr. Barr obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Barr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Felix Barr!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Felix Barr!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Felix Barr!

Felix Barr wins by unanimous decision!