PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seth Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacobo Ibrahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibrahim is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cariño Brutal. Jacobo Ibrahim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fisher
vs
Ibrahim

170 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

KAISER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seth Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacobo Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher fails with the takedown.
Fisher could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ibrahim.
Fisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacobo Ibrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahim with a poor takedown

and Fisher counters by moving into the clinch.
Fisher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ibrahim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ibrahim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ibrahim manages to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ibrahim wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim controls Fisher momentarily but Fisher frees himself.
Ibrahim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fisher won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Fisher postures up in Ibrahim's guard and throws a big left but Ibrahim blocks it.
Ibrahim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jacobo Ibrahim.
Fisher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ibrahim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fisher somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim misses with a takedown

and Fisher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fisher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fisher.
Fisher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ibrahim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ibrahim has a takedown stuffed.
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibrahim has his takedown stuffed

and Fisher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim is pressed up against the cage. Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ibrahim down to the mat. Ibrahim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Fisher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ibrahim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ibrahim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 Seth Fisher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fisher napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ibrahim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisher, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher stops Ibrahim from passing to mount.
Fisher is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ibrahim has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fisher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fisher tries to get out of the position.
Ibrahim working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Ibrahim seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ibrahim on the ground.
Ibrahim tries to stand but Fisher controls the position and pulls Ibrahim into his guard.
Ibrahim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ibrahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibrahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Fisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fisher wants to stand and escape but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim is in close to Fisher's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fisher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ibrahim's guard.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher won't allow Ibrahim to get back to his feet.
Jacobo Ibrahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacobo Ibrahim wasn't active enough on the ground.

Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ibrahim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ibrahim is breathing heavily.
Fisher tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position.

Ibrahim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisher, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Ibrahim crashes against the mat.
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Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Fisher is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahim's best efforts.

Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fisher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ibrahim prevents Fisher from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Fisher defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacobo Ibrahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ibrahim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Ibrahim fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fisher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fisher.
Seth Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacobo Ibrahim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ibrahim is looking to stand back up but Fisher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ibrahim.
Fisher is trying to control. Ibrahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim won't allow Fisher to pass to mount.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibrahim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Fisher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibrahim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fisher trying to control the position but Ibrahim is working away.
Check out the look on Fisher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands an elbow.
Fisher wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is chipping away with strikes.
Fisher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fisher throwing strikes but Ibrahim manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Fisher is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fisher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Fisher!