 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
RRFC 8: Burrows vs Sir
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Isigava fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neil leaves Isigava with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Isigava fails with the takedown
and Neil counters with a left to the body.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamoru Isigava.
Isigava fails to land the takedown.
Isigava shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neil as he avoids it easily.
Isigava looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Isigava throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neil's waist but Neil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isigava off to one side.
Isigava shoots and misses
and Neil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Isigava looks winded!
Isigava with a poor takedown
and Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Mamoru Isigava has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Isigava doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Neil counter with a right hand. #KD#
Neil cracks Isigava with an uppercut from hell and Isigava crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Neil's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#
Isigava is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil controlling from the top position.
Isigava is still in real trouble! Can Neil finish him?#T1#
Isigava seems to have recovered his senses.
Isigava wants to get back to his feet but Neil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neil is standing up over Isigava. Isigava looks to escape but Neil dives into side control.
Isigava is trying to escape the position but Neil is controlling the position.
Neil tries to move into full mount but can't pass Isigava's legs.
Neil taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Isigava is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Neil is controlling him well.
Isigava is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3##TD2#
Isigava closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Neil did well to prevent Isigava getting side control.
Neil is trying to stand up here but Isigava is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Isigava thows a huge punch but Neil dodges it nicely.
Isigava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neil tries to get out of the position.
Isigava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Isigava there.
Ground and pound from Isigava.
Isigava has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Isigava wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working. #T4#
Neil is trying to stand back up but Isigava is controlling him
Isigava lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Isigava thows a huge punch but Neil dodges it nicely.
Isigava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neil is looking to escape.
Isigava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Isigava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Isigava'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.
#R2#
Isigava shoots and misses
and Neil counters with a one-two to the body.
Isigava shoots in and drives through. Neil sprawls well.
Isigava has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a nice uppercut.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamoru Isigava.
Isigava fails with the takedown
and Neil counters with a nice body shot.
Isigava has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a left and a right that stings Isigava.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
#KD#
Neil drops Isigava with a big left hand and mounts him. Isigava is in big trouble!
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!
Neil controlling from mount.
Isigava is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Isigava is breathing heavily.#T1#
Neil takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Isigava squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Neil controlling the pace for now.
Isigava wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neil looking to control and managing it successfully.
Neil continues to stall.
Isigava is trying to stand up.
Isigava is squirming around, avoiding Neil's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Isigava is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Neil content just to control the position here.
Isigava is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Neil controlling from mount.
Isigava wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neil content just to control the position here.
Isigava is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Isigava's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Neil tries to bum rush Isigava with a series of wild strikes but Isigava uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isigava can do to turn this around?
Isigava has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a left and a right that stings Isigava.
Isigava shoots in for a takedown but Neil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isigava with a poor takedown
and Neil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamoru Isigava.
Neil misses with the combination.
Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neil lands a nice hook to Isigava's body. Isigava takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Isigava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Isigava throws a wild hook but Neil just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Isigava gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Neil raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Neil!
A relieved looking Luke Neil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Mamoru Isigava stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your win is pathetic and everyone's know it!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
RRFC Challengers 5
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Isigava shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Isigava throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardin is trying to control the position but Isigava postures up.
Isigava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Isigava pushes down on Hardin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Isigava trying to control the action but Hardin is working from the bottom.
Isigava lands strikes from half guard.
Hardin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Isigava connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
Isigava wants to control but Hardin is keeping him busy.
Isigava is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Isigava working over Hardin with some ground and pound. Hardin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Isigava connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Isigava connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
Isigava is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Isigava is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardin tries to roll over but Isigava keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Isigava connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
Hardin taking some punishment here, with Isigava in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Isigava has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Isigava lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Isigava cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Isigava with a couple of short strikes.
Isigava lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Hardin is rocked!
Isigava punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hardin is still in real trouble! Can Isigava finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isigava with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isigava postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Hardin out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Isigava goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mamoru Isigava!
An intense looking Mamoru Isigava took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I come to show everyone what it means to be a Ultimate Fighter!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Keller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Isigava is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Keller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Keller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Isigava is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Keller to the mat. Keller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Isigava.
Keller striking from the bottom here.
Keller looking to control.
Isigava won't allow Keller to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isigava is stalling in the full guard.
Keller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Keller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Isigava escapes and throws Keller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller tries to improve position but can't.
Isigava advances to mount.
Keller 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.
Isigava controlling from the full mount.
Keller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isigava content just to control the position here.
Keller is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Isigava content just to control the position here.
Keller tries to hold on but Isigava postures up.
Isigava controlling from the full mount.
Keller is desperately trying to improve his position but Isigava has a good base and remains in mount.
Isigava controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Keller wants to control but Isigava is having none of it.
Keller is trying to escape the mount.
Isigava controlling his opponent.
It looks like Isigava might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keller gets back to half guard.
Isigava tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Isigava looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Keller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Isigava trying to control the pace.
Keller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Isigava is looking to advance position but Keller won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Isigava dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Keller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Isigava feints the counter takedown.
Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Isigava circles away.
Keller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Isigava is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keller fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller tries to clinch but Isigava moves away
and Isigava counters with a left to the body.
Keller wants to clinch#TD2#
and Isigava counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Keller has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Isigava is on him like a limpet, forcing Keller back against the cage.#T1#
Keller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Isigava has picked Keller up - he's going for a ride! Isigava dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mamoru Isigava has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Keller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Isigava trying to control the pace.
Keller punching from the bottom.
#T2#
Isigava slows the pace down in half guard.
Isigava trying to pass the guard but Keller defending well.
Keller trying to control but Isigava postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Keller actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Isigava manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Keller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Isigava counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keller manages to get back to half guard.
Isigava stops Keller from getting back to his feet.
Isigava passes into side control, despite Keller's attempt to control the position.
Keller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keller wants to control but Isigava postures up.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Keller's face as Isigava controls the position.
Keller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keller tries to get to full guard but Isigava has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isigava controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Isigava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Isigava.
Isigava let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keller tries to clinch #TD2#
and Isigava counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Isigava looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Keller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Isigava defends well.
Isigava connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Keller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Isigava defends it easily.
Keller is pulling down on Isigava's head to control his posture.
Isigava controls from within his opponent's guard.
Keller is trying to keep Isigava in close.
Isigava has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keller is wriggling around but Isigava manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Isigava controlling the pace.
Isigava is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Isigava paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Keller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Isigava steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Isigava changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Isigava slaps away a takedown attempt from Keller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Isigava tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Isigava avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Keller gets a clinch. #TD2#
Isigava turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Keller wants to control but Isigava postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Isigava prevents Keller from escaping the position.
Keller tries to buck Isigava off but Isigava is having none of it.
Seth Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamoru Isigava is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Isigava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Isigava winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Isigava!
Mamoru Isigava took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I come to show everyone what it means to be a Ultimate Fighter!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
