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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ishikawa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to mindshift genki sudo. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chibi Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa clinches with his opponent.
Ishikawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsushima's brow.
Tsushima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishikawa.
Ishikawa stalling in the clinch but Tsushima improves position.
Ishikawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsushima's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsushima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsushima as Ishikawa tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Tsushima.
Ishikawa just leaning against Tsushima, taking a breather.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Tsushima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima dodges an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsushima avoids the damage to the body.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow strike.
Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ishikawa throws an elbow but misses.
Tsushima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsushima.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
Tsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Ishikawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima misses with the head strike.
Tsushima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ishikawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Tsushima.
Tsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Tsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsushima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishikawa rushes Tsushima and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tsushima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsushima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ishikawa blocks an uppercut.
Tsushima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ishikawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akira Ishikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ishikawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsushima has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ishikawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ishikawa showing good submission defense here.
Tsushima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ishikawa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ishikawa for a finish.
Tsushima has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ishikawa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tsushima misses with an elbow to the head.
Tsushima throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Can Ishikawa hold on?! Tsushima is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ishikawa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ishikawa is trying to stand back up.
Ishikawa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tsushima is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsushima tries to keep at a distance but Ishikawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsushima is trying to drag Ishikawa to the mat but Ishikawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tsushima gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsushima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ishikawa prevents it.
Tsushima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsushima misses with a punch to the body.
Ishikawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsushima blocks it with crossed arms.
Tsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Tsushima lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa jumps into guard, dragging Tsushima to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishikawa is retaining full guard.
Ishikawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsushima is looking to advance position but Ishikawa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tsushima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ishikawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsushima wants to get back to full guard.
Tsushima trying to control from the bottom.
Tsushima is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsushima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tsushima working a defensive guard here.
Ishikawa drops back looking for a leg! Tsushima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsushima manages to kick Ishikawa off! Ishikawa jumps back into Tsushima's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsushima keeping full guard, as Ishikawa tries to pass.
Tsushima trying to control the position.
Ishikawa lands a couple of digs.
Tsushima wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ishikawa keeping full guard, as Tsushima tries to pass.
Tsushima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsushima advances position into side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ishikawa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tsushima is controlling him well.
Tsushima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ishikawa's legs.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet.
Tsushima works to advance to full mount. Ishikawa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima landing strikes from the mount and Ishikawa is in trouble!
Ishikawa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tsushima wants to control the pace but Ishikawa is squirming around nicely.
Ishikawa is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Tsushima raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tsushima looking to control but Ishikawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsushima jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ishikawa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsushima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ishikawa drives through and clinches with Tsushima against the ropes.
Tsushima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsushima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ishikawa circles away.
Ishikawa forces Tsushima back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsushima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa darts in and clinches Tsushima up against the ropes.
Tsushima breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Ishikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsushima.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishikawa obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsushima is defending well for now.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
Tsushima is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ishikawa taking a breather.
Tsushima managing to block the knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ishikawa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Tsushima gets tackled into the ropes by Ishikawa. Ishikawa maintains the clinch.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsushima tries to break the clinch but Ishikawa is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa looking to stall.
Tsushima breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ishikawa gets a clinch.
Ishikawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Tsushima won't want to take too many of those.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishikawa.
Tsushima has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ishikawa after a bit of a struggle.
Akira Ishikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
Tsushima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ishikawa prevents it.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsushima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ishikawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tsushima's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsushima dodges an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Tsushima wants the takedown. Ishikawa is fighting it off but Tsushima persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ishikawa's guard against the ropes.
Ishikawa keeping full guard, as Tsushima tries to pass.
Chibi Tsushima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ishikawa kicks Tsushima off and gets to his feet.
Tsushima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ishikawa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ishikawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Akira Ishikawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ishikawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is looking to control Tsushima's arms but Tsushima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ishikawa has his back to the ropes.
Tsushima avoiding damage as Ishikawa throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsushima breaks the clinch.
Tsushima tries to keep at a distance but Ishikawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsushima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ishikawa pushes Tsushima up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tsushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsushima avoids it.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa clearly takes 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 moves into range and clinches up with Tsushima.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsushima lands with a left to the head.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa closes the distance and pushes Tsushima back into the ropes.
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsushima takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Chibi Tsushima has been cut.
Nice body punch from Tsushima - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsushima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Tsushima avoids a wild elbow strike from Ishikawa.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tsushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to stall but Tsushima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tsushima managing to block the knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Tsushima has Ishikawa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ishikawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tsushima wants a takedown but no success here.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsushima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsushima pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ishikawa trying to stall but Tsushima improves his position.
Tsushima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ishikawa clinches up against the ropes.
Ishikawa prevents a body shot from Tsushima.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsushima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsushima managing to block the knees to the body from Ishikawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ishikawa taking a breather.
Ishikawa prevents a body shot from Tsushima.
A short right from Tsushima on the inside.
Tsushima dodges an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsushima's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsushima.
Ishikawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ishikawa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsushima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ishikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima is looking for a triangle but Ishikawa pushes his legs off easily.
Tsushima wants to sweep but no luck.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Tsushima keeps moving.
Tsushima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ishikawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsushima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Tsushima keeps moving.
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsushima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Ishikawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsushima has wrist control.
Tsushima is looking for a triangle but Ishikawa pushes his legs off easily.
Tsushima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsushima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ishikawa is trying to stand up here but Tsushima is controlling him well.
Tsushima is trying to work for a kimura but Ishikawa is defending well.
Ishikawa tries to kick Tsushima off but Tsushima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tsushima working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ishikawa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tsushima keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chibi Tsushima's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No joy there for Tsushima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishikawa gets a clinch.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Tsushima scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishikawa should have avoided that one.
Ishikawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Ishikawa looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsushima avoiding damage as Ishikawa throws knees to the body.
Tsushima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishikawa.
Tsushima has clasped his hands together around Ishikawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tsushima working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Tsushima crashes against the mat.
Tsushima is looking to take a break and control but Ishikawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ishikawa is pushing Tsushima's head away, looking to escape. Tsushima manages to hold on to the position though.
Ishikawa is not content to let Tsushima control the position.
Tsushima lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ishikawa down.
Ishikawa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tsushima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ishikawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ishikawa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tsushima asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tsushima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ishikawa, who protects the arm well.
Tsushima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ishikawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ishikawa stops Tsushima from passing to mount.
The referee asks Tsushima politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tsushima prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ishikawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tsushima trying to control the position but Ishikawa is working away.
Tsushima tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tsushima advances to full mount.
Tsushima won't let Ishikawa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ishikawa is squirming around, avoiding Tsushima's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishikawa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tsushima looking for a guillotine from mount but Ishikawa is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chibi Tsushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsushima 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Chibi Tsushima!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Chibi Tsushima!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Chibi Tsushima!
Chibi Tsushima wins by unanimous decision!
Chibi Tsushima is the new bantamweight champion!
Chibi Tsushima managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
Akira Ishikawa was interviewed post fight and said 'It happens let's try again'.
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