PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brenton Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tushigu Ishigizumuhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dorsey
vs
Ishigizumuhu

209 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brenton Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tushigu Ishigizumuhu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorsey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ishigizumuhu defends well and Dorsey ends up having to push Ishigizumuhu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ishigizumuhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dorsey moves out of range of the strikes.
Dorsey ducks under a wild hook from Ishigizumuhu.
As Ishigizumuhu backs away, Dorsey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ishigizumuhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorsey avoids the body shot from Ishigizumuhu.
Ishigizumuhu misses with a low kick.
Ishigizumuhu misses with a straight right.
Tushigu Ishigizumuhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorsey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishigizumuhu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dorsey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dorsey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishigizumuhu throws out the jab.
Dorsey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ishigizumuhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ishigizumuhu gets a double leg takedown into Dorsey's guard.

Dorsey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dorsey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ishigizumuhu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Dorsey working for submissions but it's allowed Ishigizumuhu to get to half guard.
Dorsey is trying to maintain the position but Ishigizumuhu is very close to passing his half guard.

Dorsey looking for submissions off his back.

Ishigizumuhu wants to work for an arm triangle but Dorsey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dorsey tries to roll over but Ishigizumuhu keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishigizumuhu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dorsey is looking to control Ishigizumuhu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorsey avoid being mounted?
Ishigizumuhu is taking a breather. Dorsey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dorsey is trying to maintain the position but Ishigizumuhu is very close to passing his half guard.
Dorsey is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ishigizumuhu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dorsey strikes from the bottom but Ishigizumuhu passes into mount!
Dorsey is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishigizumuhu lands a nice shot to the head.
Ishigizumuhu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dorsey looks a forlorn figure.
Ishigizumuhu scoring with strikes but Dorsey is staying in there.

Dorsey is rocked!
Dorsey tries to hold on but Ishigizumuhu pushes him away.
Oh Dorsey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishigizumuhu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ishigizumuhu connects with a bit shot that sees Dorsey covering up! More strikes from Ishigizumuhu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ishigizumuhu is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tushigu Ishigizumuhu!