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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Willingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaito Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaito Ishikawa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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, Tyson Willingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaito Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Willingham is fending him off so far but Ishikawa persists. Nope, Willingham circles away and we're back to standing.
Ishikawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishikawa tries to bum rush Willingham with a series of wild strikes but Willingham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Willingham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ishikawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ishikawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Willingham looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ishikawa working over Willingham with some ground and pound. Willingham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willingham pushes Ishikawa off looking to stand but Ishikawa dives back in and keeps control.
Ishikawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ishikawa wants to stand up but Willingham has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ishikawa looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willingham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willingham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard but Willingham defending well.
Ishikawa thows a huge punch but Willingham dodges it nicely.
Ishikawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willingham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Willingham's thigh. Willingham counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ishikawa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Willingham's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Willingham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willingham wants to pass the guard but Ishikawa is defending well.
Ishikawa is in trouble now - Willingham has advanced to mount!
Willingham gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willingham has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Ishikawa as Willingham shoots in.
Kaito Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa tries for a takedown but Willingham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willingham but Willingham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson Willingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaito Ishikawa.
Ishikawa has his takedown stuffed
and Willingham counters with a series of strikes. Ishikawa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Willingham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ishikawa as he avoids it easily.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Willingham moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willingham circles away.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Willingham moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willingham sprawls well. Willingham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ishikawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Willingham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ishikawa wants it to stay on the feet.
Willingham slaps away a takedown attempt from Ishikawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Willingham shoots in for a double leg but Ishikawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ishikawa gets a takedown into half guard.
Ishikawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willingham defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Ishikawa dominated that round.
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 scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ishikawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ishikawa is nestled in close to Willingham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ishikawa wants to pass to mount but Willingham is defending the position.
Ishikawa stands up and beckons Willingham to join him on the feet.
Willingham tries to bum rush Ishikawa with a series of wild strikes but Ishikawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ishikawa misses with a takedown attempt - Willingham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ishikawa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willingham's half guard.
Willingham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willingham is pressing down on Ishikawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ishikawa throwing strikes but missing.
Willingham seems keen to control Ishikawa's posture.
Willingham scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Willingham.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Willingham shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa scores a takedown into full mount!
Ishikawa lands with some strikes.
Ishikawa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Willingham is bucking up trying to escape but Ishikawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willingham gets back to half guard.
Willingham is trying to stand.
Ishikawa works his way into full mount!
Ishikawa lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa misses with a head shot.
Willingham blocking the ground and pound.
Ishikawa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ishikawa throws some wild stikes that Willingham manages to avoid easily.
Willingham reaches up and holds on to Ishikawa to control the position.
Ishikawa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Willingham?
Ishikawa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ishikawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Willingham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willingham is trying desperately to improve position.
Willingham bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Willingham stands up from Ishikawa's guard - Willingham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Willingham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Willingham wants to control but Ishikawa postures up.
Ishikawa cracks Willingham with a big right hand but Willingham just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa is trying to ground and pound but Willingham uses the momentary lack of control by Ishikawa to regain half guard.
Ishikawa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Willingham!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Ishikawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ishikawa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Willingham.
Ishikawa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willingham. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willingham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ishikawa somewhat.
Ishikawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Willingham sprawls well initially but Ishikawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishikawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willingham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Willingham pushes Ishikawa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willingham is trying to defend but Ishikawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Willingham regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ishikawa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willingham has control of Ishikawa's left arm, preventing Ishikawa from doing any damage.
Willingham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ishikawa!
Kaito Ishikawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willingham controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Ishikawa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Willingham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Willingham is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ishikawa wants it to stay on the feet.
Ishikawa dives in and grabs Willingham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Willingham pushes down on Ishikawa's head and hops out.
Ishikawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Willingham on his heels. He'll look to pass Willingham's guard now, I'm sure.
Ishikawa connects with a couple of short punches.
Willingham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishikawa is one step ahead there.
Ishikawa passes Willingham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Willingham trying to control but Ishikawa postures up.
Ishikawa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Willingham's thigh. Willingham counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Willingham pushes Ishikawa off and gets back to his feet.
Kaito Ishikawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ishikawa showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa thows a huge punch but Willingham dodges it nicely.
Ishikawa is keen to just control but Willingham is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Willingham missing with punches from the bottom.
Willingham moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaito Ishikawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ishikawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Ishikawa!
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energy
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