PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeb Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii's entrance music is 竜を想像する. A fine choice. Jeb Russell has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ishii
vs
Russell

176 cm
26
165 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

167 cm
31
163 lbs
9 - 7 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazunori Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeb Russell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Ishii scoring well with a low kick there.
Russell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ishii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Ishii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ishii slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Ishii feints a jab promting Russell to slip. Ishii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Russell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Russell throws a sloppy head kick
and Ishii counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russell at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ishii.
Russell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Russell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Ishii. No joy for Russell on that attempt.
Russell avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russell at a distance.
Ishii cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ishii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Russell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ishii thuds his right hand into Russell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ishii throws a hook but Russell blocks it.
Ishii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russell at a distance.
Russell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Ishii as he connects with a hook.
Russell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishii moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Russell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishii.
Russell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishii can pounce on him.
Ishii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ishii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Russell can pounce on him.
Ishii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Russell thuds his right hand into Ishii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Russell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Russell throws an overhand right that lands on Ishii's shoulder, as Ishii tries to avoid the shot.
Ishii slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Russell scores with a jab to the body.
Russell throws a combination. Ishii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ishii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ishii swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii lands with a hook. Russell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazunori Ishii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russell circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Ishii catches Russell right on the button with a cross.
Russell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ishii misses with a head kick.
Russell checks a low kick from Ishii.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Russell lands a body shot.
Ishii fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishii misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russell misses with a wild combination.
Ishii slips under a jab.
Ishii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishii throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell tests Ishii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Russell throws a combination that misses
and Russell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ishii looks to land a right hand but Russell moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ishii misses with a body shot.
Ishii tries a low kick but Russell avoids it.
Russell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ishii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Russell wants to slow Ishii down by chopping away at his legs.
Ishii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Russell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ishii misses with a hook
and Russell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Russell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishii.
Ishii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Russell avoids the body shot from Ishii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Kazunori Ishii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishii misses with a series of wild punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ishii.
Ishii tries to land a leg kick but Russell saw it coming and moves away.
Ishii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ishii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Russell. That did some damage!
Ishii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Russell scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii checks a low kick from Russell.
Ishii throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishii slips under a jab from Russell.
Ishii connects with a solid leg kick.
Ishii looks to throw a body kick
and Russell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russell walks into a jab.
Russell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishii throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Russell. Beautiful body shot.
Ishii scores with a punch to the head.
Russell lands with a nice body punch.
Ishii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ishii lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishii throws out a powerful jab.
Ishii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Russell. That one must have hurt.
Ishii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Russell.
Ishii gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Russell to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeb Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Russell.
Ishii connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ishii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ishii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ishii misses the shot to the body.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
Russell misses with a kick to the body.
Ishii slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
Russell thows a body shot but no joy.
Ishii lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazunori Ishii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ishii feints and then cracks Russell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Russell down.
Ishii throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a nice body shot.
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ishii.
Ishii lands with a cross.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
Russell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Russell connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. Ishii does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy body kick from Ishii
and Russell counters with a low kick, right behind Ishii 's knee.
Ishii is looking to slow Russell down with leg kicks.
Russell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishii manages to avoid it.
Russell throws a low kick but Ishii avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ishii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Russell is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Ishii throws a shot to the body.
Ishii misses the jab.
Ishii stuns Russell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Russell misses the body punch
and Ishii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ishii throws a hook but Russell blocks it.
Russell moves out of range of the leg kick from Ishii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a leg kick but Ishii checks it.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Ishii throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
Russell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishii throws out the jab.
Ishii avoids the body shot from Russell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ishii, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Russell. Beautiful body shot.
Ishii throws a leg kick but Russell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ishii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ishii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Russell gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ishii manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Russell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ishii keeping full guard, as Russell tries to pass.
Russell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ishii controls Russell momentarily but Russell frees himself.
Russell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ishii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ishii managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russell passes Ishii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jeb Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russell throwing shots but Ishii is blocking nicely.
Russell throwing shots but Ishii is blocking nicely.
Russell throws a strike but Ishii avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ishii trying to control the position here.
Kazunori Ishii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeb Russell.
I think Ishii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazunori Ishii!
A relieved looking Kazunori Ishii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.