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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Shitstack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is mindshift genki sudo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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Good takedowns
Good knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mac Shitstack!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shitstack tries to land a leg kick but Ishikawa saw it coming and moves away.
Shitstack keeps the fight on the outside.
Ishikawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akira Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ishikawa pushes Shitstack up against the cage in a clinch.
Shitstack is trying to push Ishikawa away but Ishikawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shitstack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shitstack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ishikawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ishikawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shitstack has had enough of the clinch but Ishikawa keeps him there for the moment.
Ishikawa has Shitstack pressed against the cage, preventing Shitstack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishikawa is working for takedown but Shitstack is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shitstack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shitstack is trying to push Ishikawa away but Ishikawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shitstack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ishikawa has Shitstack pressed against the cage, preventing Shitstack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up.
Ishikawa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ishikawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shitstack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa checks a leg kick.
Shitstack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa moves in looking to clinch but Shitstack pushes him off.
Ishikawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shitstack.
Ishikawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shitstack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shitstack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa avoids the head kick by Shitstack.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shitstack misses with a hook. Ishikawa ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Ishikawa as he checks the leg kick.
Shitstack with a hook.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Shitstack wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishikawa won't allow it.
Shitstack is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishikawa has double underhooks.
Shitstack wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishikawa won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shitstack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shitstack wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
Shitstack is trying to force a seperation but Ishikawa has the dominant position.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shitstack prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ishikawa is working for takedown but Shitstack is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ishikawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shitstack is defending well for now.
Shitstack has had enough of the clinch but Ishikawa keeps him there for the moment.
Ishikawa lands a takedown into guard.
Shitstack wants to stand and escape but Ishikawa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Shitstack keeps moving.
Shitstack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ishikawa is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Akira Ishikawa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Both fighters circling a little - Ishikawa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shitstack lands a really nice looking cross but Ishikawa seems unphased.
Ishikawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Shitstack.
Shitstack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ishikawa moves forwards but Shitstack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ishikawa looks for a takedown but Shitstack sprawls well.
Shitstack cracks the inside of Ishikawa's front leg.
Shitstack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shitstack lands a lovely overhand right.
Shitstack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Ishikawa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishikawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but Shitstack shows good takedown defense.
Ishikawa wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shitstack scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Shitstack misses with a double jab
and Ishikawa counters by clinching up.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shitstack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishikawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Shitstack gets an underhook and turns Ishikawa into the cage.
Shitstack is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishikawa has double underhooks.
Ishikawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shitstack smiles and moves away.
Ishikawa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ishikawa looks for a takedown but Shitstack sprawls well.
Shitstack is looking to slow Ishikawa down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shitstack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ishikawa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shitstack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ishikawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Ishikawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ishikawa is defended easily by Shitstack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shitstack lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Shitstack.
Ishikawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shitstack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ishikawa looks for a takedown but Shitstack sprawls well.
Ishikawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shitstack circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shitstack.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shitstack.
Ishikawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ishikawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Shitstack.
Shitstack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ishikawa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shitstack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ishikawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shitstack lands with a straight right. Ishikawa didn't see that one coming.
Mac Shitstack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shitstack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shitstack scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishikawa should have avoided that one.
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!
Ishikawa gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa keeps control of Shitstack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Ishikawa.
Shitstack is trying to break the clinch but Ishikawa is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Shitstack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shitstack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shitstack throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Shitstack.
Ishikawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck for Ishikawa with that takedown attempt.
Shitstack just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shitstack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishikawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shitstack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Shitstack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ishikawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shitstack cracks the inside of Ishikawa's front leg.
Ishikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shitstack avoids it really well and circles away.
Mac Shitstack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Shitstack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ishikawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shitstack scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Shitstack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shitstack leaves Ishikawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shitstack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishikawa's sensitive parts.
Shitstack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ishikawa's calf.
Shitstack lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shitstack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shitstack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ishikawa's hands.
Shitstack throws a low kick but Ishikawa avoids it.
Shitstack catches Ishikawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shitstack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shitstack throws a leg kick which misses Ishikawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ishikawa tries to avoid it.
Shitstack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Ishikawa misses with the combination.
Ishikawa has a takedown stuffed.
Shitstack cracks Ishikawa with an open hand slap.
Shitstack connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shitstack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ishikawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ishikawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Shitstack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shitstack.
Shitstack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shitstack works the jab nicely.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shitstack throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishikawa wants to clinch.
Shitstack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shitstack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ishikawa is looking to clinch.
Ishikawa closes the distance and clinches up with Shitstack, looking for a takedown. Ishikawa pushes Shitstack against the cage but Shitstack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Shitstack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shitstack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ishikawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shitstack's guard.
Shitstack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ishikawa is controlling him.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shitstack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Akira Ishikawa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ishikawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shitstack. Shitstack obviously looking to wear him down.
Shitstack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shitstack throws a leg kick
and Ishikawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ishikawa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shitstack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ishikawa throwing strikes from guard but Shitstack blocks nicely.
Shitstack keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Akira Ishikawa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ishikawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Shitstack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shitstack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Shitstack!
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hype
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FIGHT
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