PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nozomu Itoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itoshiki comes into the arena with Ringo Mogire Beam blaring out of the sound system. Dean Reed has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nozomu Itoshiki's chin.

Itoshiki
vs
Reed

182 cm
21
210 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
194 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

[JMFC] Club Tops 'n' Hot Pants

Fightworld Formula
[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nozomu Itoshiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Reed!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Itoshiki.
Reed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Itoshiki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reed somewhat.
Itoshiki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed thows a body shot but no joy.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itoshiki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Itoshiki cracks the inside of Reed's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Itoshiki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itoshiki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
A jab from Reed misses.

Reed scores with a takedown into Itoshiki's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itoshiki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Itoshiki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Itoshiki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Itoshiki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Itoshiki wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Itoshiki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Itoshiki wants to take a breather but Reed is having none of it.
Reed wants to improve his position but Itoshiki is controlling well.
Itoshiki stalling.

Reed actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reed gets full guard.
Reed trying to strike off his back.

Reed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itoshiki defends it easily.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Itoshiki from controlling successfully.
Itoshiki wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.

Reed working for a triangle but Itoshiki defends it easily.
Itoshiki connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.

Reed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itoshiki defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Itoshiki working some strikes from top position.
Itoshiki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Itoshiki cracks Reed with a solid left hand.

Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Itoshiki wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Nozomu Itoshiki just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Reed shoots in and drives through. Itoshiki sprawls well.
Nozomu Itoshiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Reed.
Reed looks gassed!

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.
Reed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Itoshiki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Itoshiki scores with a leg kick.
Nozomu Itoshiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Itoshiki.
Itoshiki lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the cage and back into rage.
Itoshiki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Itoshiki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Itoshiki.
Itoshiki with a nice cross.
Dean Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Itoshiki - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nozomu Itoshiki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A solid leg kick lands there for Itoshiki.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itoshiki moves away.
Itoshiki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nozomu Itoshiki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Itoshiki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Itoshiki.
Itoshiki connects with the punch.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Itoshiki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy left from Itoshiki finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Itoshiki.
Reed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itoshiki scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Itoshiki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Itoshiki.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Itoshiki - that will leave a mark!
Itoshiki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Itoshiki works the jab nicely.
Reed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Itoshiki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Itoshiki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Itoshiki connects with a solid leg kick.
Itoshiki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Itoshiki.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Itoshiki. Itoshiki obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Itoshiki.
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Itoshiki, right into the meat.
Crunch! Itoshiki slams his shin into Reed's torso.
Itoshiki thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Itoshiki. That's going to slow Reed down.
Itoshiki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Itoshiki as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Itoshiki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Itoshiki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Reed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Itoshiki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Itoshiki.
Itoshiki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Itoshiki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Itoshiki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reed in his tracks.
Itoshiki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Itoshiki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Crunch! Itoshiki slams his shin into Reed's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Itoshiki clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Itoshiki lands an overhand right.
Itoshiki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Itoshiki lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Itoshiki.
Reed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Itoshiki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Itoshiki can pounce on him.
Itoshiki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Itoshiki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Itoshiki finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
Itoshiki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Itoshiki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Itoshiki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Itoshiki. Reed shrugs it off though.
Reed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Itoshiki rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itoshiki digs a good body shot into Reed's ribs.
Itoshiki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Itoshiki punishes Reed's body with a nice straight punch.
Itoshiki throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Itoshiki.
Itoshiki scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Itoshiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Itoshiki, right into the meat.
Reed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Itoshiki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itoshiki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Itoshiki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Itoshiki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nozomu Itoshiki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Itoshiki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Itoshiki throws out a powerful jab.
Itoshiki moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Itoshiki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Itoshiki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Itoshiki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reed misses with a shot to the body
and Itoshiki counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Itoshiki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itoshiki.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itoshiki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Itoshiki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Itoshiki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itoshiki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Itoshiki. That's going to slow Reed down.
Itoshiki scoring well with a low kick there.
Itoshiki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Itoshiki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Itoshiki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Itoshiki.
Itoshiki lands a front kick.
Jab from Itoshiki.
Nice body punch from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Itoshiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Itoshiki.
A good leg kick by Itoshiki.
Nozomu Itoshiki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Itoshiki lands.
Reed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Itoshiki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Itoshiki, right into the meat.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Itoshiki saw that one coming.
Itoshiki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Itoshiki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Itoshiki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reed swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Itoshiki counter with a right hand.
Itoshiki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Itoshiki lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Itoshiki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nozomu Itoshiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Reed.
Itoshiki scores with a jab to the head.
Dean Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Itoshiki lunges at Reed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reed's hand.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itoshiki scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Reed misses.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Itoshiki lands a lovely overhand right.
Itoshiki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Itoshiki counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Itoshiki catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Itoshiki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reed will feel that in the morning.
Itoshiki scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Itoshiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed misses with a body punch
and Itoshiki counters with a stiff right hand.
Itoshiki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Itoshiki scoring well with a low kick there.
Itoshiki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring 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!
Reed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Itoshiki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Itoshiki.
Itoshiki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Itoshiki moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itoshiki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Itoshiki lands a nice looking body kick.
Itoshiki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Itoshiki feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nozomu Itoshiki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Itoshiki 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nozomu Itoshiki!