PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Deliung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izanagi Ippitsusai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Deliung
vs
Ippitsusai

179 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Deliung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izanagi Ippitsusai!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deliung shoots in for a takedown but Ippitsusai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deliung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ippitsusai as he jumps to the side.
Deliung looks for a takedown but Ippitsusai sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Deliung. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ippitsusai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deliung quickly recovers to half guard.

Ippitsusai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deliung defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deliung wants to improve his position but Ippitsusai is controlling well.

Ippitsusai is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Deliung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ippitsusai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deliung defends it well.

Ippitsusai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deliung sees it coming and defends easily.

Ippitsusai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ippitsusai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ippitsusai is working for a kimura but Deliung is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Ippitsusai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deliung is just riding it out for now. Ippitsusai eventually gives up the hold.

Deliung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Deliung is defending against the submission attempts here by Ippitsusai.

Ippitsusai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deliung defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ippitsusai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deliung is just riding it out for now. Ippitsusai eventually gives up the hold.
Deliung punching from the bottom.
Deliung wants to get back to full guard.
Deliung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ippitsusai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ippitsusai's back!
Ippitsusai trying to control the hands but Deliung breaks the grip.

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.

Deliung working for a choke but Ippitsusai is defending well.
Deliung is breathing heavily.
Ippitsusai trying to control the hands but Deliung won't let him.
Ippitsusai breaks Deliung's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Ippitsusai has gone for a leg lock! Deliung slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ippitsusai's guard.

Ippitsusai looking for a guillotine here but Deliung defends easily.

Ippitsusai working for a triangle but Deliung defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deliung wants to control from the top but Ippitsusai keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Deliung shoots and misses

and Ippitsusai counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ippitsusai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ippitsusai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ippitsusaiis looking to pass into half guard but Deliung pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Deliung is in guard.

Ippitsusai looking for a guillotine here but Deliung defends easily.

Ippitsusai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deliung defends it easily.
Deliung trying to control the position from guard on top but Ippitsusai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ippitsusai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deliung defends it easily.
Deliung passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deliung wants to control but Ippitsusai is keeping him busy.

Ippitsusai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deliung pulls his head out easily.

Deliung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ippitsusai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ippitsusai is staying active underneath Deliung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Ippitsusai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ippitsusai tries to roll over but Deliung keeps him under control.
Ippitsusai moves into full guard.
Deliung postures up.

Ippitsusai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deliung defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Deliung throws a big right hand that misses.
Deliung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ippitsusai is keeping the position for now.

Ippitsusai is looking for a triangle but Deliung pushes his legs off easily.
Deliung is looking to work some ground and pound but Ippitsusai has wrist control.

Ippitsusai working for a triangle but Deliung defends it easily.
Deliung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deliung trying to control the position from guard on top but Ippitsusai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ippitsusai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deliung defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deliung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deliung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ippitsusai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deliung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Deliung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deliung throws a big right hand that misses.

Ippitsusai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deliung trying to control the position from guard on top but Ippitsusai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deliung trying to move into half guard but instead Ippitsusai has managed to sweep!

Ippitsusai drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ippitsusai seems to have locked his on tight now - Deliung screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ippitsusai, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Izanagi Ippitsusai!