PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hisoka Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Rosillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosillo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Skillet - Hero. This should be a great matchup!

Misawa
vs
Rosillo

170 cm
26
164 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Conviction
WIN Nutritional

WIN Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hisoka Misawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Rosillo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosillo misses with a wild combination.
Misawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rosillo misses with an uppercut. Misawa saw that one coming.
Misawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosillo swivels and escapes.
Rosillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rosillo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rosillo slips under a jab from Misawa.
Rosillo thuds his shin into the meat of Misawa's side.
Rosillo lands a high kick!
Rosillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Misawa misses.
Rosillo staying out of range there.
Misawa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rosillo momentarily.
Misawa blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Rosillo.
Misawa cracks Rosillo with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa ducks under a wild hook from Rosillo.
Rosillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Rosillo does no damage.
Misawa misses with a looping left.
Rosillo dips to his left and cracks Misawa with an uppercut!
Rosillo misses with a wild combination.
Misawa takes one on the button.
Misawa scores with a jab to the body.
Rosillo swinging wildly here.
Rosillo wants to land a leg kick but Misawa is out of range.
Rosillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosillo misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo misses with a hook.
Misawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rosillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Misawa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rosillo. That's going to slow Misawa down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rosillo, right into the meat.
Rosillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosillo misses with the combination.
Misawa misses with a low kick.
Misawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosillo.
Rosillo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Misawa gets the takedown into side control.
Rosillo is trying to escape the position but Misawa is controlling the position.
Rosillo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rosillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Misawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosillo keeps working.
Misawa just content to control the position.
Misawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosillo keeps working.
Rosillo is letting Misawa control him for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rosillo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Misawa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Misawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Rosillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rosillo wants to improve his position but Misawa is controlling well.
Misawa is keen to just control but Rosillo is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hisoka Misawa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Misawa throws an overhand right that lands on Rosillo's shoulder, as Rosillo tries to avoid the shot.
Misawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Misawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juan Rosillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Misawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Misawa missing with a left hand there. Rosillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Misawa throws a body punch but Rosillo moves out of range.
Rosillo looks to land a right hand but Misawa moved out of range.
Rosillo throws a head kick that Misawa semi-blocks.
Rosillo looks to land a left hand but Misawa moved out of range nicely.
Rosillo lands a lovely overhand right.
Rosillo throws a head kick but Misawa moves out of range.
Juan Rosillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosillo is just out of range.
Misawa swings for the body but Rosillo moves out of range.
Rosillo throws a nice outside leg kick.

Rosillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Misawa to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Misawa trying to control the pace.
Misawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Misawa is just content to waste time from the top position. Rosillo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Misawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Misawa pushes down on Rosillo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Misawa wants to advance to full mount but Rosillo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Misawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misawa looking to sit in guard and control but Rosillo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Misawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Rosillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Misawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Misawa keeping moving, preventing Rosillo from controlling successfully.
Misawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Misawa working for a triangle but Rosillo defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hisoka Misawa will probably get the nod.
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.

Good exchange - Rosillo coming out on top.
Misawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Rosillo.
Rosillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Misawa.
Rosillo with a jab.
Rosillo throws a lazy right hand but Misawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosillo throws a leg kick which misses Misawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Misawa tries to avoid it.
Misawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rosillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Misawa.
Rosillo fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rosillo.
Rosillo cracks the inside of Misawa's front leg.
No joy there for Rosillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Misawa misses the shot to the body.
Rosillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Misawa.
Misawa throws the left hand but Rosillo avoids the punch easily.
Rosillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misawa.
Misawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rosillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rosillo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Misawa is out of range and Rosillo settles back down.
Misawa thows a body shot but no joy.
Rosillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rosillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Misawa thows a leg kick but Rosillo checks it
and Rosillo counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo misses with a straight left.
Rosillo jabs at Misawa's body.
Misawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rosillo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Misawa throws and low kick but Rosillo moves out of range easily.
Rosillo tries to bum rush Misawa with a series of wild strikes but Misawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juan Rosillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Misawa.
Misawa slips a straight right by Rosillo.
Misawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rosillo is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rosillo, right into the meat.
Rosillo misses with a looping right.
Rosillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Misawa blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Misawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosillo throws a right and a left that Misawa avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rosillo.
Misawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Misawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rosillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosillo misses with a double jab.
Misawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Rosillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misawa.
Rosillo connects with a single shot there.
Misawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rosillo at a distance.
Misawa looks to land a left hand but Rosillo moved out of range nicely.
Rosillo looks to land a right hand but Misawa moved out of range.
Rosillo throws a series of punches but Misawa moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Misawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rosillo throws a leg kick but Misawa checks it.
Rosillo motions for Misawa to come forward. Rosillo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Misawa throws a low kick, looking for Rosillo's leg but Rosillo calmly moves out of range.
Rosillo throws a series of punches but Misawa moves out of range.
Misawa with a jab.
Rosillo misses with a wild combination.
Rosillo misses with a wild combination.
Rosillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Misawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misawa misses with a wild body shot.
Rosillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Misawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Rosillo really dominated that round.
That's time! Misawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Misawa avoids the head kick by Rosillo.
Misawa walks into a stiff left hand from Rosillo.
Rosillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Misawa is able to avoid easily.
Rosillo throws the left hand but Misawa avoids the punch easily.
Rosillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Misawa dodges the punch combination from Rosillo.
Rosillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Rosillo connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Misawa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Misawa staying out of range there.
Rosillo throws a nice looking combination but Misawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Misawa throws a leg kick but Rosillo sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rosillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Misawa.
Rosillo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Misawa blocks a head kick by Rosillo.
Rosillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosillo moves away from the strike by Misawa.
Misawa dodges the punch combination from Rosillo.
Misawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Rosillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rosillo tests Misawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Misawa blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Misawa blocks the low kick.
Rosillo walks into a stiff left hand from Misawa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Misawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosillo.
Rosillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rosillo misses with a hook to the body

and Misawa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Misawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosillo is retaining full guard.
Misawa trying to control but Rosillo is working from the bottom.
Misawa 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.
Misawa looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa stops Rosillo from standing up.
Misawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Misawa wants to control from the top but Rosillo keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Misawa ducks under a wild hook from Rosillo.
Rosillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rosillo moves out of range of the leg kick from Misawa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rosillo throws a sloppy head kick and Misawa moves out of range easily.
Rosillo slips a jab from Misawa.
Rosillo misses with a looping right.
Misawa throws a big shot that misses.
Misawa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Misawa throws a body punch but Rosillo moves out of range.
Misawa with a hook.
Misawa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Misawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rosillo looks to land a left hand but Misawa moved out of range nicely.
Misawa slips under a jab.
Rosillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Rosillo blocks the low kick.
Rosillo throws a shot from downtown. Misawa moves away and avoids it.
Juan Rosillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rosillo throws a hook but Misawa avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hisoka Misawa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Rosillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Misawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosillo manages to avoid it.
Misawa connects with the punch.
Rosillo looks to land a right hand but Misawa moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rosillo misses the target.
Rosillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Misawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Rosillo cracks the inside of Misawa's front leg.
Rosillo moves out of range as Misawa strikes.
Rosillo lands with a slapping head kick.
Rosillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Misawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosillo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Misawa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rosillo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rosillo and Misawa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo is not content to let Misawa control the position.

Misawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Rosillo is defending well.
Misawa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Misawa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rosillo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Misawa yanks on the arm and Rosillo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Misawa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hisoka Misawa!
Hisoka Misawa is the new lightweight champion!