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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Babawto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ishikawa's choice of entrance music: mindshift genki sudo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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150 cm
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147 lbs
39 - 30 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Babawto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ishikawa as Babawto tries to tie him up.
Babawto wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishikawa won't allow it.
Babawto avoids the elbow strike from Ishikawa, against the ropes.
Ishikawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ishikawa keeps control of Babawto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ishikawa connects with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa working Babawto over with knees to the body.
Babawto is trying to push Ishikawa away but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ishikawa prevents Babawto from breaking the clinch.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishikawa obliges.
Ishikawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa taking a breather.
Babawto can't break the clinch.
Babawto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babawto wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa just leaning against Babawto, taking a breather.
Babawto is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishikawa has double underhooks.
Babawto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babawto has had enough of the clinch but Ishikawa keeps him there for the moment.
Ishikawa misses with a knee strike.
Babawto is trying to force a seperation but Ishikawa has the dominant position.
Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ishikawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babawto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Babawto is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishikawa obliges.
Ishikawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Babawto takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Renato Babawto has been cut.
Ishikawa crunches a lovely knee into Babawto's ribcage.
Ishikawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babawto's efforts to push away.
Ishikawa lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ishikawa landing knees to the head.
Babawto wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
Ishikawa slows down the pace here.
Babawto takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babawto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishikawa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Babawto is blocking nicely.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Ishikawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Babawto wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
Ishikawa stalling in the clinch but Babawto improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa landing knees to the body.
Ishikawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ishikawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ishikawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ishikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Babawto is blocking nicely.
Babawto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babawto tries a head kick but it misses.
Babawto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIshikawa.
Ishikawa moves into range and clinches up with Babawto.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ishikawa throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ishikawa effectively controlling the action here.
Ishikawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa stalling in the clinch.
Ishikawa prevents Babawto from breaking the clinch.
Ishikawa avoiding damage.
Ishikawa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up but Babawto circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Ishikawa blocks the low kick.
Babawto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ishikawa.
Babawto misses with a straight left.
Ishikawa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ishikawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ishikawa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babawto wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishikawa won't allow it.
Ishikawa landing knees to the body.
Babawto takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa lands an elbow that stopped Babawto in his tracks for a moment.
Ishikawa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Babawto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ishikawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Ishikawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Babawto won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ishikawa connects with a knee to the head.
Babawto breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ishikawa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ishikawa forces Babawto back against the ropes and clinches.
Ishikawa's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ishikawa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
Babawto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes.
Babawto working hard to break the clinch.
Babawto working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ishikawa throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishikawa.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa keeps control of Babawto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ishikawa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa prevents Babawto from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Ishikawa to work.
Ishikawa working Babawto over with knees to the body.
Ishikawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ishikawa pushes Babawto up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishikawa.
Ishikawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ishikawa lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Babawto takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akira Ishikawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ishikawa lands a knee to the body.
Come on Ishikawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babawto as Ishikawa tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Ishikawa.
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!
Ishikawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babawto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Babawto can't break the clinch.
Ishikawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishikawa lands an elbow inside that Babawto shrugs off.
Babawto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ishikawa closes the distance and clinches.
Babawto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ishikawa lands a knee to the body.
Babawto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babawto dodges an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa prevents Babawto from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ishikawa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ishikawa stalling.
Ishikawa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Babawto blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Babawto is trying to break free.
Babawto tries to break free but Ishikawa pushes him back against the ropes.
Babawto tries a body shot but Ishikawa blocks it.
Ishikawa leaning against his opponent.
Ishikawa lands an elbow that stopped Babawto in his tracks for a moment.
Renato Babawto's cut is getting worse.
Ishikawa lands an elbow that stopped Babawto in his tracks for a moment.
Ishikawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa leaning against his opponent.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ishikawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ishikawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Babawto wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
Ishikawa scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Babawto is trying to break the clinch but Ishikawa is controlling him.
Ishikawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Babawto regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishikawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ishikawa distracts Babawto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Babawto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ishikawa is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renato Babawto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ishikawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Ishikawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Babawto won't want to take too many of those.
Ishikawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Babawto gets an underhook and turns Ishikawa into the ropes.
Ishikawa lands a knee to the body.
Ishikawa stalling.
Ishikawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ishikawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Babawto wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa has Babawto pressed against the ropes, preventing Babawto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ishikawa tries to stall but Babawto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ishikawa is pushing Babawto up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa darts in and clinches Babawto up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babawto takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ishikawa throws an elbow but misses.
Ishikawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Babawto's face.
Babawto has had enough of the clinch but Ishikawa keeps him there for the moment.
Ishikawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babawto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Babawto is trying to push Ishikawa away but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ishikawa lands an elbow inside that Babawto shrugs off.
Babawto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Ishikawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Babawto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishikawa stalling against the ropes.
Babawto wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishikawa won't allow it.
Ishikawa lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babawto is trying to force a seperation but Ishikawa has the dominant position.
Ishikawa is struggling to control the position.
Ishikawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ishikawa is looking to control Babawto's arms but Babawto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ishikawa has his back to the ropes.
Ishikawa connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babawto is trying to push Ishikawa away but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Babawto wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishikawa won't allow it.
Ishikawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ishikawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babawto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ishikawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ishikawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Babawto won't want to take too many of those.
Ishikawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ishikawa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ishikawa has Babawto pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babawto looking to slow down the pace here.
Ishikawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ishikawa lands a damaging elbow.
Renato Babawto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Babawto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ishikawa landing knees to the head.
Ishikawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa lands an elbow inside.
Ishikawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ishikawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ishikawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Babawto's defenses.
Ishikawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa prevents Babawto from breaking the clinch.
Ishikawa lands a knee to the head.
Babawto is rocked!
Jeez, Renato Babawto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ishikawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oh Babawto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishikawa lands a nice elbow.
Ishikawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ishikawa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ishikawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ishikawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babawto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Babawto seems to have got his legs back now.
Babawto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ishikawa avoids it.
Ishikawa landing knees to the body.
Ishikawa has Babawto pressed against the ropes, preventing Babawto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Babawto's cut.
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 closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Babawto tries to break free but Ishikawa pushes him back against the ropes.
Ishikawa managing to block the knees to the body from Babawto.
Ishikawa misses with a knee strike.
Babawto avoids a wild elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa looking to stall.
Babawto is trying to push Ishikawa away but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Babawto wants to stall.
Ishikawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babawto is trying to break the clinch but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes.
Babawto is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishikawa has double underhooks.
Ishikawa is looking to control Babawto's arms but Babawto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ishikawa has his back to the ropes.
Ishikawa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babawto letting Ishikawa take a breather here.
Babawto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babawto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babawto is trying to break the clinch but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes.
Babawto wants to break free but Ishikawa has control.
Ishikawa connects with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Babawto is keeping busy.
Babawto takes an elbow to the temple.
Babawto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ishikawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babawto can't break the clinch.
Babawto is trying to maintain a safe position but Ishikawa gets an underhook and turns Babawto into the ropes.
Ishikawa throws an elbow that misses.
Ishikawa has Babawto pressed against the ropes, preventing Babawto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishikawa is looking to control Babawto's arms but Babawto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ishikawa has his back to the ropes.
Ishikawa lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Renato Babawto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Akira Ishikawa!
Akira Ishikawa very nearly forgot to thank V-Mask Clothing (10%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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hype
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FIGHT
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