PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tisoaka comes into the arena with Festivo blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Tisoaka
vs
Rogers

169 cm
31
184 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

183 cm
39
177 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Rogers.
Rogers connects with a crisp jab.
Tisoaka misses with a kick to the body

and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogers prevents Tisoaka from getting back to his feet.

Tisoaka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tisoaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tisoaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Tisoaka has hold of one of Rogers's legs. Rogers is fighting the takedown attempt but Tisoaka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers 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.
Tisoaka stays in close to Rogers's body and controls the position.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tisoaka is controlling him.
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Tisoaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tisoaka won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Tisoaka lands a head kick. Rogers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Tisoaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tisoaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tisoaka is defended easily by Rogers.
Tisoaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rogers catches Tisoaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tisoaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Rogers throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Tisoaka counters with a takedown into side control.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet here but Tisoaka is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rogers's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tisoaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Rogers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet but Tisoaka has full control of the position and if anything, Rogers has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tisoaka controls the position.
Rogers is in bad spot here.

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.
Rogers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rogers trying to get back to his feet but Tisoaka is in full control for now.
Rogers is really stuck here.
Rogers is trying to stand back up.
Rogers is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rogers lands with a good body shot.

Tisoaka moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tisoaka prevents it.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Tisoaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Katuro Tisoaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers leaves Tisoaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Tisoaka saw that one coming.
Tisoaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tisoaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Tisoaka as Rogers shoots in.
Katuro Tisoaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Tisoaka pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Tisoaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka looking for a takedown.
Tisoaka is working for takedown but Rogers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tisoaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Tisoaka looking for a takedown.
Rogers has Tisoaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tisoaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tisoaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rogers scores with the left hand. Tisoaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tisoaka at a distance.
Tisoaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tisoaka tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka with a nice cross.
A low kick from Tisoaka is predictable there
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tisoaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Tisoaka slips a straight right by Rogers.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tisoaka tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Tisoaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Tisoaka is out of range.
A punch combination from Tisoaka misses.
Rogers feints the counter takedown.
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Rogers scores with a nice head shot.
Rogers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tisoaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Tisoaka takes a jab right on the kisser.

Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tisoaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tisoaka wants a takedown.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Tisoaka manages to get underhooks.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Tisoaka manages to get underhooks.

Tisoaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers jabs Tisoaka right on the nose. Tisoaka blinks but takes it well.
Tisoaka looks to land a combination. Rogers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tisoaka misses with a looping left.
Tisoaka takes one to the chin there.
Tisoaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Tisoaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tisoaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Tisoaka persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers takes a swing at Tisoaka's ribcage but misses.
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Tisoaka is rocked!
Rogers lands with a hook. Tisoaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Tisoaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers works Tisoaka's body with a nice hook.
Rogers lands a nice hook to Tisoaka's body. Tisoaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers cracks Tisoaka on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tisoaka falls backwards against the cage. Rogers follows up with more strikes that drop Tisoaka to his knees. Rogers keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tisoaka! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Rogers!
A victorious Sam Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'.