PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallid Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fish
vs
Ismail

175 cm
30
181 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

170 cm
27
182 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallid Ismail!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismail fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ismail uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Some wild striking there from Fish.
A jab from Fish misses.
Ismail's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ismail scrambles back to his feet.
Fish connects with a looping right hand.
Fish closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ismail moves out of range of the strikes.
Ismail shoots for a double leg takedown but Fish sprawls well. He's pushed Ismail's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ismail is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fish's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fish tries to get to full guard but Ismail has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ismail's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fish keeps working.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Wallid Ismail hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Fish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ismail avoiding damage as Fish throws knees to the body.

Ismail gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ismail tries to stand and escape but Fish is controlling the position.
Ismail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fish keeps working.
Fish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ismail is working away from the top position though.
Fish controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish is trying to maintain the position but Ismail is very close to passing his half guard.
Fish gets full guard.
Ismail controlling from the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ismail fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ismail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
Ismail shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fish as he avoids it easily.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallid Ismail.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail shoots in for a takedown but Fish shows good takedown defense.
Fish throws a hook but Ismail blocks it.
Fish tries to bum rush Ismail with a series of wild strikes but Ismail uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ismail slips under a jab from Fish.
Fish lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Fish.
Albert Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ismail avoids the body shot from Fish.
Ismail throws a low kick but Fish avoids it.

Ismail shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fish looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ismail stands up and beckons Fish to join him on the feet.
Ismail fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good 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!
Ismail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fish throws out the jab.
Fish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ismail will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ismail.
Ismail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ismail walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Albert Fish will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ismail staying out of range there.
Ismail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ismail with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fish to score with a decent uppercut.
Fish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ismail has his takedown stuffed
and Fish counters with a series of strikes. Ismail will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown by Ismail or perhaps it was just good defense by Fish which made him look bad.
A jab lands there for Fish.
Ismail looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fish is fending him off so far but Ismail persists. Nope, Fish circles away and we're back to standing.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallid Ismail.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Fish's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ismail under the eye.
Fish takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fish!
Ismail fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ismail.
Ismail fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fish lands with a nice body punch.
Fish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ismail slips a jab and a cross from Fish.
Ismail changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fish tries to avoid it but Ismail manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fish to the ground. Fish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ismail swings widly with a right hand
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
Albert Fish is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish slaps away a takedown attempt from Ismail, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fish throws a right hand that Ismail ducks under and follows up with a left that Ismail also avoids with ease.
Ismail swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Fish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ismail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Ismail or perhaps it was just good defense by Fish which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Fish misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish moves away from the strike by Ismail.
Fish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fish wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish stuffs the takedown attempt from Ismail. Ismail gets slowly back to his feet.
Ismail is breathing heavily.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fish fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ismail on the side of the head.
Ismail shoots in looking for a takedown but Fish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ismail's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fish is looking to clinch but Ismail is avoiding it.
Ismail with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fish to score with a decent uppercut.
Albert Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Ismail clinches with his opponent.

Ismail has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fish clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ismail's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Ismail on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fish is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Fish controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismail is not going to allow Fish to sit and survive in this position.
Ismail trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fish doesn't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish trying to control the action but Ismail just sinks the hooks in.

Ismail has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fish has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Fish dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Fish cracks Ismail with a good jab.
Fish lands with a right hand.
Ismail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Fish connects with a body shot that sends Ismail's belly button to the back.
Fish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ismail.
Ismail looks for a takedown but Fish sprawls well.
Fish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ismail fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fish avoids it really well and circles away.
Fish throws a jab when Ismail was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fish is fending him off so far but Ismail persists. Nope, Fish circles away and we're back to standing.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallid Ismail.
Jab from Fish.

Fish moves into the clinch.
Fish prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Fish.
Ismail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ismail changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ismail dodges the punch combination from Fish.
Fish leaves Ismail with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Albert Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Fish.
Fish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ismail's head backwards.
Fish shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ismail eats them both and turns towards Fish to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fish lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ismail.
Ismail shoots for a takedown but Fish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fish moves into the clinch successfully.
Fish gets underhooks to prevent Ismail's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ismail avoids it.
Ismail drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ismail misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fish connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Fish takes the fight into the clinch.
Ismail blocks a body shot from Fish.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fish scores with a shoulder strike.
Fish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fish lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Ismail controls the action.
Ismail looking for a takedown.
Ismail tries to score a body lock takedown but Fish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fish lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ismail.
Ismail has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fish tries to work over Ismail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fish misses with a punch to the body.
Fish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fish is pressed up against the cage. Ismail has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fish down to the mat. Fish avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallid Ismail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Fish - that landed with a thud.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fish lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Fish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fish, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!