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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, mindshift genki sudo. Palowakski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Burning Down the House kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fred Palowakski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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147 lbs
40 - 31 - 0 |
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140 lbs
29 - 34 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
40 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Palowakski!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palowakski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa gets a clinch.
Ishikawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Palowakski regains guard.
Ishikawa trying to control but Palowakski is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Ishikawa 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 some strikes from top position.
Ishikawa landing some decent shots from guard.
Ishikawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Palowakski is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palowakski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Palowakski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ishikawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Palowakski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Palowakski has escaped and now he's on top!
Ishikawa kicks Palowakski off and gets to his feet.
Ishikawa darts in and clinches Palowakski up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Palowakski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ishikawa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ishikawa manages to end up in side control.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but Palowakski slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa in side control, throwing shots but Palowakski defends.
Ishikawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palowakski can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa with the ground and pound but Palowakski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Palowakski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ishikawa stands up and beckons Palowakski to join him on the feet.
Ishikawa dodges the punch combination from Palowakski.
Ishikawa throws a counter high kick but Palowakski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ishikawa closes the distance and pushes Palowakski back into the cage.
Ishikawa gets underhooks to prevent Palowakski's takedown attempt.
Palowakski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ishikawa is defending well.
Palowakski pulls Ishikawa into guard.
Ishikawa looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ishikawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palowakski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishikawa is one step ahead there.
Palowakski pulls Ishikawa in to control the position.
Ishikawa trying to control but Palowakski is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palowakski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palowakski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ishikawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Palowakski 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.
Palowakski stops Ishikawa from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishikawa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ishikawa misses with a knee strike.
Ishikawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palowakski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ishikawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Akira Ishikawa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ishikawa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Palowakski was covering up waiting for the punch and Ishikawa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Palowakski keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Palowakski lands some strikes from the bottom.
Ishikawa trying to control but Palowakski is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa works over Palowakski with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palowakski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa stands and steps away. Palowakski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palowakski.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but Palowakski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ishikawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Ishikawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Palowakski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ishikawa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ishikawa trying to control the action but Palowakski is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Palowakski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palowakski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Palowakski is trying to control Ishikawa's posture but Ishikawa avoids it.
Ishikawa scoring with punches from side control.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but Palowakski is working away.
Palowakski looking for a sweep but Ishikawa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ishikawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Palowakski has worked his arm free - good work by Palowakski!
Ishikawa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski defending against the ground and pound.
Palowakski is pushing Ishikawa's head away, looking to escape. Ishikawa manages to hold on to the position though.
Palowakski struggling a bit here.
Ishikawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Palowakski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ishikawa staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ishikawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palowakski gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palowakski is not content to let Ishikawa control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ishikawa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ishikawa showed some decent athleticism there.
Ishikawa wants to take a breather but Palowakski is having none of it.
Ishikawa is trying to work for a kimura but Palowakski is defending well.
Palowakski is trying to maintain the position but Ishikawa is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ishikawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski has hold of Ishikawa's hands but Ishikawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Palowakski is rocked!
Ishikawa winds up and cracks Palowakski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palowakski is still in real trouble! Can Ishikawa finish him?
Ishikawa is looking for a kimura but Palowakski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ishikawa to get the leverage.
Palowakski seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishikawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ishikawa trying to control the action but Palowakski is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa slips a nice elbow through Palowakski's hands, connecting with Palowakski's forehead.
Palowakski wants to control but Ishikawa is keeping busy.
Palowakski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ishikawa manages to pass to mount!
Akira Ishikawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Palowakski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Palowakski is squirming around, avoiding Ishikawa's attempts to control the action.
Palowakski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Palowakski has worked his arm free - good work by Palowakski!
Ishikawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa trying to control the action but Palowakski is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fred Palowakski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palowakski is being controlled here.
Palowakski is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Palowakski seems a little lost for a moment, as Ishikawa dominates the positioning.
Ishikawa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palowakski gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palowakski tries to throw a body punch but Ishikawa avoids it by throwing Palowakski back against the cage.
Ishikawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Palowakski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Ishikawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ishikawa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Ishikawa!
A relieved looking Akira Ishikawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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