PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi SixityEight (ranked 5797 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 3715 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

SixityEight
vs
Reverend Jim Ignatowski

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi SixityEight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
SixityEight wants to slow Ignatowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatowski throws a big counter head kick but SixityEight avoids it with no problem.
SixityEight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ignatowski avoids it really well and circles away.
SixityEight backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
SixityEight looks to land a combination. Ignatowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

SixityEight closes the distance and pushes Ignatowski back into the cage.
Ignatowski looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SixityEight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from SixityEight.
Ignatowski is looking to control SixityEight's arms but SixityEight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatowski has his back to the cage.
Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but SixityEight uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski has SixityEight pressed against the cage, preventing SixityEight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
SixityEight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ignatowski to keep the fight standing.
Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but SixityEight uses good head movement to avoid it.
SixityEight lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but instead, SixityEight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ignatowski into the cage.
Ignatowski misses with a punch on the inside.
SixityEight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ignatowski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi SixityEight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SixityEight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside.

Ignatowski manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski avoids a kick to the body.
SixityEight checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
SixityEight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
SixityEight moves out of range of the body kick.
SixityEight blocks the body kick.
SixityEight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
SixityEight shoots in looking for a takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl out of it but SixityEight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ignatowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
SixityEight shoots in and drives through. Ignatowski sprawls well.
SixityEight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab.
Ignatowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to SixityEight's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SixityEight tries to clinch there but Ignatowski circles away.

SixityEight has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by SixityEight.
Ignatowski throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by SixityEight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatowski.
SixityEight is trying to force a seperation but Ignatowski has the dominant position.
SixityEight blocks an uppercut.
Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but SixityEight uses good head movement to avoid it.

Ignatowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SixityEight blocks the body kick.
SixityEight tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but SixityEight avoids it.
Ignatowski swings widly with a right hand

and SixityEight moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
SixityEight blocking some punches.
SixityEight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignatowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
SixityEight is breathing heavily.

Ignatowski breaks the clinch.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
SixityEight is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
SixityEight tries to clinch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
SixityEight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from SixityEight is defended easily by Ignatowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ignatowski throws an overhand right that lands on SixityEight's shoulder, as SixityEight tries to avoid the shot.
SixityEight shoots in looking for a takedown but Ignatowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing SixityEight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
SixityEight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SixityEight blocks the body kick.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but SixityEight avoids it.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract SixityEight.
Ignatowski scores with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but SixityEight moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
SixityEight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SixityEight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SixityEight moves away.
Ignatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SixityEight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatowski. Ignatowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takeshi SixityEight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SixityEight tries to clinch there but Ignatowski circles away.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatowski tries a head kick but it misses.
SixityEight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi SixityEight. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for SixityEight's leg but SixityEight calmly moves out of range.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks SixityEight off balance momentarily.
Ignatowski throws a wild body kick that SixityEight sees coming a mile off.
SixityEight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab.
Ignatowski misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatowski!
Takeshi SixityEight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SixityEight moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
Ignatowski tries to land a front kick but SixityEight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
SixityEight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SixityEight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SixityEight slips a straight right by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatowski takes a swing at SixityEight's ribcage but misses.
Ignatowski looks to land a left hand but SixityEight moved out of range nicely.
SixityEight's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
SixityEight avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatowski seems to be stalking SixityEight here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! SixityEight drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!