PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa comes to the cage accompanied by mindshift genki sudo. Tutov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 7B - Young Winds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ishikawa
vs
Tutov

150 cm
31
147 lbs
28 - 14 - 0

169 cm
22
144 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition
Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tutov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutov throws a head kick but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tutov enables Ishikawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tutov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Ishikawa wants to pass the guard but Tutov is keeping the position.
Ishikawa is working hard here to advance position.
Ishikawa preventing the sweep.
Tutov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tutov is trying to keep Ishikawa in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa stopping the sweep attempt from Tutov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tutov holds on and takes a little breather.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Tutov misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tutov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishikawa manages to avoid it.
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
Ishikawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ishikawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tutov throws the kick towards the body but Ishikawa avoids it.
Tutov jabs Ishikawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Tutov.
Tutov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ishikawa walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tutov enables Ishikawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tutov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tutov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tutov is trying to keep Ishikawa in close.
Ishikawa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tutov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Akira Ishikawa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tutov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ishikawa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ishikawa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tutov scores with a nice right hand.
Ishikawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Tutov.
Tutov misses with a low kick.
Tutov throws a right hand that Ishikawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishikawa also avoids with ease.
Ishikawa has a takedown stuffed.
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Tutov.
Tutov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishikawa's head.
A clash of legs there as Ishikawa blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ishikawa moves out of range as Tutov throws a body kick.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ishikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tutov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ishikawa fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tutov.
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!
Tutov lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Tutov tenderised Ishikawa's leg. Ishikawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tutov catches Ishikawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ishikawa walks into a straight right hand from Tutov.
A shot to the liver by Tutov. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick from Tutov lands but Ishikawa takes it in his stride.
Ishikawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tutov.
Tutov throws a head kick but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ishikawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Tutov. No joy for Ishikawa on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tutov tries to work over Ishikawa's front leg with a kick but Ishikawa checks it.
Ishikawa avoids a kick to the body.
Tutov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ishikawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa misses with a few strikes there.
Tutov misses with a leg kick
and Ishikawa counters with a solid body kick.
A clash of legs there as Tutov blocks the low kick.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tutov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ishikawa.
Tutov cracks Ishikawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
Tutov connects with a looping right hand.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Tutov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ishikawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ishikawa shoots and misses
and Tutov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishikawa moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tutov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses.
Tutov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ishikawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Tutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ishikawa throws a series of punches but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ishikawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishikawa. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tutov.
Tutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ishikawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ishikawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Tutov scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body punch from Tutov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov catches Ishikawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ishikawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tutov. Tutov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishikawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tutov counters with a nice body shot.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tutov lands with a good body shot.
Tutov throws a right hand that Ishikawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishikawa also avoids with ease.
Tutov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tutov works Ishikawa's body with a nice hook.
Tutov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tutov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ishikawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tutov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tutov's corner calls for a 1-2. Tutov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ishikawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tutov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ishikawa's head.
Nice cross by Tutov.
Tutov throws a leg kick which misses Ishikawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ishikawa tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ishikawa trying to control but Tutov is working from the bottom.
Tutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishikawa is one step ahead there.
Ishikawa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tutov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tutov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishikawa defends well.
Tutov has momentary wrist control but Ishikawa slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tutov looking for a guillotine here but Ishikawa defends easily.
Tutov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ishikawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tutov looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ishikawa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tutov dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Tutov 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishikawa.
Tutov throws a body punch but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Tutov 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.
Tutov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Ishikawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ishikawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Tutov sprawls well. He's pushed Ishikawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ishikawa checks a leg kick.
Ishikawa avoids the body shot from Tutov.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishikawa manages to avoid it.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tutov tests Ishikawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tutov misses with a low kick as Ishikawa jumps back.
Ishikawa walks into a stiff left hand from Tutov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tutov.
Ishikawa has a takedown stuffed.
Tutov misses with a low kick.
Ishikawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishikawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tutov counters with a left to the body.
Ishikawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tutov counters with a straight right hand.
Tutov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishikawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tutov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tutov scores with a hook.
Tutov connects with a single shot there.
Ishikawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tutov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tutov lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Tutov - just one landing.
Tutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tutov cracks Ishikawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tutov jabs at Ishikawa's body.
Ishikawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Tutov tenderised Ishikawa's leg. Ishikawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tutov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tutov cracks Ishikawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tutov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ishikawa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tutov. That one must have hurt.
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tutov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ishikawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tutov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tutov, as that shot connected.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tutov fails to land with a series of punches.
Tutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tutov finds it's way through Ishikawa's defenses.
No luck for Ishikawa with that takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tutov. That's going to slow Ishikawa down.
Ishikawa has his takedown stuffed
and Tutov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tutov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tutov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tutov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tutov throws out a powerful jab.
Akira Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tutov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tutov stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tutov.
Ishikawa walks into a left hand.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ishikawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tutov to score with a decent uppercut.
Tutov connects with a leg kick. Ishikawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tutov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishikawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tutov counters with a straight right hand.
Ishikawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tutov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ishikawa scrambles back to his feet.
Ishikawa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tutov. That one must have hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Tutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tutov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tutov!
Andrey Tutov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.