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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (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
19 - 8 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignatiev swivels and escapes.
Ignatiev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishikawa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishikawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatiev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishikawa dives in and grabs Ignatiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ignatiev pushes down on Ishikawa's head and hops out.
That kick from Ignatiev tenderised Ishikawa's leg. Ishikawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatiev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ishikawa if he has to take too many more of those.
Ignatiev thows a body kick. Ishikawa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ignatiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishikawa scores with a jab.
A head kick from Ignatiev lands but Ishikawa takes it in his stride.
It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatiev scores with a head kick. Ishikawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Ishikawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ignatiev tries to work over Ishikawa's front leg with a kick but Ishikawa checks it.
Ignatiev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ignatiev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ishikawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishikawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishikawa wants a takedown.
Ishikawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ignatiev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ishikawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignatiev stalling in the clinch.
Ishikawa wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa has clasped his hands together around Ignatiev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ignatiev is looking for a sweep.
Ignatiev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ishikawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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 is thwarting Ignatiev's attempts to control the position.
Ignatiev is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatiev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatiev, not yet.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatiev is looking to stand back up but Ishikawa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ignatiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is looking to improve his position.
Ignatiev is not content to let Ishikawa control the position.
Ignatiev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatiev, not yet.
Ishikawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatiev has wrist control.
Ignatiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is adopting a defensive guard.
Ishikawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatiev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ishikawa has Ignatiev in his guard.
Ignatiev postures up.
Ignatiev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ishikawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatiev has managed to get both his arms back between Ishikawa's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa working for a triangle but Ignatiev defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birigiz Ignatiev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ishikawa is looking to clinch but Ignatiev is avoiding it.
Ishikawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatiev tries to avoid it but Ishikawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatiev to the ground. Ignatiev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ignatiev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatiev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishikawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
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 takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ignatiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishikawa blocks a leg kick.
Ignatiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishikawa's sensitive parts.
Ignatiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ishikawa is out of range and Ignatiev settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishikawa's sensitive parts.
Birigiz Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatiev wants to land a leg kick but Ishikawa is out of range.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatiev scores with a spinning back kick!
Ishikawa tries to clinch up.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
Ishikawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ignatiev, pushing him back against the cage.
Ignatiev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ishikawa is defending well for now.
Ishikawa wants the takedown. Ignatiev is fighting it off but Ishikawa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ignatiev's guard against the cage.
Ishikawa trying to control but Ignatiev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishikawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akira Ishikawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is trying to control the position but Ishikawa postures up.
Ishikawa looking to pass the guard.
Ignatiev wants to sweep here but Ishikawa controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatiev holds on and takes a little breather.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Birigiz Ignatiev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ishikawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ignatiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ignatiev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is trying to maintain the position but Ishikawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatiev is looking to improve his position.
Ishikawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatiev wants to control but Ishikawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ishikawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ignatiev defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev trying to hold on to Ishikawa's head to control him but Ishikawa postures up.
Ignatiev tries to get to full guard but Ishikawa has control of the leg.
Ignatiev gets back to full guard.
Ishikawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatiev, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birigiz Ignatiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ishikawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatiev blocks a head kick by Ishikawa.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but Ishikawa moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
Ignatiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ishikawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Ishikawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignatiev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ignatiev to the ground. Ishikawa is now in Ignatiev's guard.
Ignatiev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ishikawa stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatiev.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatiev is on top in guard.
Ishikawa wants to stand up but Ignatiev is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ignatiev won't allow Ishikawa to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ignatiev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatiev is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ishikawa punching from mount but Ignatiev doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ignatiev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ishikawa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ishikawa is landing with some decent strikes but Ignatiev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev tries to reverse the position but Ishikawa maintains control.
Ignatiev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akira Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatiev wants to control but Ishikawa is having none of it.
Ishikawa misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Ignatiev is looking to improve his position but Ishikawa isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akira Ishikawa.
I think Ignatiev 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Birigiz Ignatiev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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