|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Neil (ranked 1822 p4p, 233 weight class) and Mamoru Isigava (ranked 3311 p4p, 357 weight class). Neil comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - In the end. Isigava has chosen Short But Seems Long, Time of Our Life as his entrance music. Luke Neil has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
26
189 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
25
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamoru Isigava!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isigava fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neil leaves Isigava with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Isigava fails with the takedown
and Neil counters with a left to the body.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamoru Isigava.
Isigava fails to land the takedown.
Isigava shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neil as he avoids it easily.
Isigava looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Isigava throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neil's waist but Neil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isigava off to one side.
Isigava shoots and misses
and Neil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Isigava looks winded!
Isigava with a poor takedown
and Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mamoru Isigava has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Isigava doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Neil counter with a right hand.
Neil cracks Isigava with an uppercut from hell and Isigava crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Neil's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Isigava is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil controlling from the top position.
Isigava is still in real trouble! Can Neil finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isigava seems to have recovered his senses.
Isigava wants to get back to his feet but Neil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neil is standing up over Isigava. Isigava looks to escape but Neil dives into side control.
Isigava is trying to escape the position but Neil is controlling the position.
Neil tries to move into full mount but can't pass Isigava's legs.
Neil taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Isigava is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Neil is controlling him well.
Isigava is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isigava closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Neil did well to prevent Isigava getting side control.
Neil is trying to stand up here but Isigava is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Isigava thows a huge punch but Neil dodges it nicely.
Isigava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neil tries to get out of the position.
Isigava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Isigava there.
Ground and pound from Isigava.
Isigava has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Isigava wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil is trying to stand back up but Isigava is controlling him
Isigava lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Isigava thows a huge punch but Neil dodges it nicely.
Isigava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neil is looking to escape.
Isigava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Isigava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Isigava's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Isigava shoots and misses
and Neil counters with a one-two to the body.
Isigava shoots in and drives through. Neil sprawls well.
Isigava has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a nice uppercut.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamoru Isigava.
Isigava fails with the takedown
and Neil counters with a nice body shot.
Isigava has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a left and a right that stings Isigava.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Neil drops Isigava with a big left hand and mounts him. Isigava is in big trouble!
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!
Neil controlling from mount.
Isigava is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Isigava is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Isigava squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Neil controlling the pace for now.
Isigava wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neil looking to control and managing it successfully.
Neil continues to stall.
Isigava is trying to stand up.
Isigava is squirming around, avoiding Neil's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isigava is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Neil content just to control the position here.
Isigava is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Neil controlling from mount.
Isigava wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neil content just to control the position here.
Isigava is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Isigava's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Neil tries to bum rush Isigava with a series of wild strikes but Isigava uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isigava can do to turn this around?
Isigava has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a left and a right that stings Isigava.
Isigava shoots in for a takedown but Neil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isigava with a poor takedown
and Neil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamoru Isigava.
Neil misses with the combination.
Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neil lands a nice hook to Isigava's body. Isigava takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Isigava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Isigava throws a wild hook but Neil just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Isigava gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Neil raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Neil!
A relieved looking Luke Neil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Mamoru Isigava stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your win is pathetic and everyone's know it!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
