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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roncesvalles comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Ishikawa has chosen mindshift genki sudo as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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148 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
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36
147 lbs
35 - 23 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent 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
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonah Roncesvalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roncesvalles lands a really nice looking cross but Ishikawa seems unphased.
Ishikawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jonah Roncesvalles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roncesvalles misses with a wild body shot.
Roncesvalles throws a shot from downtown. Ishikawa moves away and avoids it.
Ishikawa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roncesvalles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ishikawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Ishikawa moves in looking to clinch but Roncesvalles pushes him off.
Ishikawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles shoots in looking for a takedown but Ishikawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roncesvalles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ishikawa wants to clinch.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Roncesvalles is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishikawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Roncesvalles moves out of range.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roncesvalles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Roncesvalles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Roncesvalles moves out of range.
Ishikawa wants to clinch up but Roncesvalles keeps it at a distance.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Ishikawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roncesvalles misses with an elbow over the top.
Roncesvalles gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roncesvalles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ishikawa or not.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Roncesvalles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roncesvalles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ishikawa wants to control but Roncesvalles is keeping busy.
Roncesvalles prevents Ishikawa from improving his position.
Roncesvalles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roncesvalles moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roncesvalles working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is trying to improve his position.
Ishikawa regains half guard.
Ishikawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roncesvalles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roncesvalles stops Ishikawa from getting back to his feet.
Roncesvalles is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Roncesvalles there.
Roncesvalles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is looking to improve his position.
Roncesvalles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ishikawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roncesvalles throwing shots but Ishikawa is blocking nicely.
Ishikawa wants to improve his position but Roncesvalles is controlling well.
Ishikawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roncesvalles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ishikawa wants to stand but Roncesvalles is controlling the position.
Roncesvalles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roncesvalles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Roncesvalles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roncesvalles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ishikawa working for a triangle but Roncesvalles defends it easily.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishikawa wants to stand but Roncesvalles is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Roncesvalles 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 fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roncesvalles, pushing him back against the cage.
Ishikawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roncesvalles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ishikawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roncesvalles up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Roncesvalles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ishikawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa tries to clinch
and Roncesvalles counters with a nice uppercut.
Ishikawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roncesvalles, pushing him back against the cage.
Roncesvalles tries to score a body lock takedown but Ishikawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roncesvalles blocks the elbow strike.
Ishikawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ishikawa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roncesvalles lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishikawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roncesvalles lands a takedown into guard.
Roncesvalles stopping the sweep attempt from Ishikawa.
Roncesvalles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roncesvalles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishikawa can do to turn this around?
Roncesvalles throws a big elbow that misses.
Roncesvalles stops Ishikawa from standing up.
Roncesvalles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roncesvalles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ishikawa's guard.
Ishikawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roncesvalles is trying to control. Ishikawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jonah Roncesvalles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roncesvalles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roncesvalles seems to be working for a kimura but Ishikawa defends the submission attempt.
Roncesvalles is nestled in close to Ishikawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ishikawa looking for submissions off his back.
Roncesvalles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ishikawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ishikawa looking to control.
Ishikawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roncesvalles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishikawa has momentary wrist control but Roncesvalles slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet but Roncesvalles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roncesvalles throws a hook to the side of Ishikawa's head but Ishikawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roncesvalles swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishikawa.
Roncesvalles is looking to counter the offense by Ishikawa and move into the clinch.
Roncesvalles keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Roncesvalles.
Ishikawa blocks an elbow strike.
Ishikawa is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roncesvalles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ishikawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Roncesvalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishikawa scores with a shot to the side of Roncesvalles's head.
Roncesvalles throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Roncesvalles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ishikawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roncesvalles swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishikawa.
Roncesvalles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roncesvalles connects with a nice looking jab.
Roncesvalles throws the left hand but Ishikawa avoids the punch easily.
Roncesvalles shoots in and drives through. Ishikawa sprawls well.
Ishikawa gets caught napping as Roncesvalles dives in and scores a takedown. Ishikawa manages to retain guard.
Ishikawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roncesvalles is controlling him.
Ishikawa controls Roncesvalles momentarily but Roncesvalles frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishikawa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles content to stall in guard here.
Roncesvalles lands a couple of digs.
Roncesvalles stops Ishikawa from standing up.
Ishikawa keeping moving, preventing Roncesvalles from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Roncesvalles has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Roncesvalles tries to land knees in the clinch but Ishikawa avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roncesvalles.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ishikawa just leaning against Roncesvalles, taking a breather.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Jonah Roncesvalles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles avoids a wild elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roncesvalles is keeping busy.
Akira Ishikawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ishikawa can't find room to land a body shot as Roncesvalles controls the action.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Ishikawa.
Roncesvalles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ishikawa tries to pull guard but Roncesvalles holds him up against the cage and eventually Ishikawa drops back down to his feet.
Roncesvalles blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ishikawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ishikawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roncesvalles blocks an uppercut.
Ishikawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ishikawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ishikawa misses with a knee strike.
Ishikawa stalling the fight.
Ishikawa has a couple of punches blocked by Roncesvalles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akira Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ishikawa tries to work over Roncesvalles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishikawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roncesvalles up against the cage.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roncesvalles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ishikawa's brow.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishikawa has a couple of punches blocked by Roncesvalles.
Ishikawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roncesvalles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Ishikawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roncesvalles 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah Roncesvalles!
Jonah Roncesvalles tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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