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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tirawit Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hatsu Ishikawa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hatsu Ishikawa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
22
185 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hatsu Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tirawit Kokin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokin throws a leg kick but Ishikawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kokin throws a jab when Ishikawa was well out of range.
Ishikawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kokin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishikawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ishikawa wants to clinch up but Kokin keeps it at a distance.
Kokin wants to slow Ishikawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Ishikawa blocks a leg kick.
Ishikawa shoots in and drives through. Kokin sprawls well.
Kokin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kokin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kokin gets tackled into the cage by Ishikawa. Ishikawa maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa working aggressively here.
Kokin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ishikawa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kokin is trying to control the position but Ishikawa postures up.
Kokin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ishikawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Kokin keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Hatsu Ishikawa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kokin.
Nice straight punches there by Ishikawa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ishikawa.
Kokin misses with a low kick.
Ishikawa moves in looking to clinch but Kokin pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokin blocks the body kick.
Ishikawa blocks a head kick by Kokin.
Hatsu Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishikawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kokin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishikawa's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Kokin moves out of range.
Kokin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ishikawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kokin - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishikawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kokin clinches up with Ishikawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Kokin can't find room to land a body shot as Ishikawa controls the action.
Ishikawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kokin's elbow.
Ishikawa works on Kokin's body with a couple of short punches.
Kokin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatsu Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ishikawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ishikawa looking for a takedown.
Kokin has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Kokin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ishikawa - that landed with a thud.
Ishikawa scores with a shot to the side of Kokin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishikawa has Kokin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kokin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kokin misses with a punch to the body.
Ishikawa lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kokin misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ishikawa.
Ishikawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Ishikawa 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.
Ishikawa gets a clinch.
Ishikawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ishikawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kokin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ishikawa misses with the head strike.
Ishikawa wants a takedown but no success here.
Kokin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hatsu Ishikawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ishikawa is trying to drag Kokin to the mat but Kokin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatsu Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishikawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ishikawa tries for a takedown but Kokin manages to get underhooks.
Ishikawa misses with a body punch.
Kokin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokin blocks an uppercut.
Kokin pushes Ishikawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kokin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin blocks a body shot from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ishikawa misses with a punch to the body.
Ishikawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishikawa misses with some punches.
Ishikawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kokin.
Kokin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ishikawa as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ishikawa tries to throw a body punch but Kokin avoids it by throwing Ishikawa back against the cage.
Ishikawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kokin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ishikawa throws a head punch that misses.
Ishikawa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kokin can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Kokin wants to control but Ishikawa postures up.
Kokin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ishikawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin keeps Ishikawa under control for a moment.
Ishikawa tries to score with some ground and pound. Kokin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kokin struggling a bit here.
Ishikawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kokin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but Kokin is working away.
Ishikawa misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa throws a strike aimed at the side of Kokin's head but Kokin avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kokin, who protects the arm well.
Ishikawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kokin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kokin is looking for a sweep.
Ishikawa is trying to move to mount but Kokin reverses beautifully and ends up in Ishikawa's guard.
Kokin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa controls Kokin momentarily but Kokin frees himself.
Ishikawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kokin passes into half guard.
Ishikawa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Ishikawa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kokin throws a low kick but Ishikawa moves out of range easily.
Kokin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ishikawa counters with a single leg into guard. Kokin didn't expect that.
Ishikawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kokin is trying to control but can't.
Ishikawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kokin keeps working.
Ishikawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ishikawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Ishikawa wants to take a breather but Kokin is having none of it.
Hatsu Ishikawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin won't allow Ishikawa to pass to mount.
Kokin is staying active underneath Ishikawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kokin wants to get back to full guard but Ishikawa has mounted him!
Kokin tries to hold on but Ishikawa pushes him away.
Ishikawa wants to control the pace but Kokin is squirming around nicely.
Ishikawa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kokin is looking to escape.
Ishikawa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ishikawa wants to control the pace but Kokin is squirming around nicely.
Ishikawa goes for an armbar but Kokin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kokin.
Ishikawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is looking to stand up but Kokin isn't so interested in that idea.
Kokin is pushing down on Ishikawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ishikawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Kokin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hatsu Ishikawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ishikawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Ishikawa gets full guard.
Kokin stopping the sweep attempt from Ishikawa.
Kokin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishikawa pulls Kokin in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hatsu Ishikawa just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from Kokin.
Tirawit Kokin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hatsu Ishikawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ishikawa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatsu Ishikawa!
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energy
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hype
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