PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drew Sexton (ranked 21995 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 3513 p4p, 0 weight class). Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music. Drew Sexton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sexton
vs
Tisoaka

180 cm
23
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

169 cm
37
184 lbs
25 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drew Sexton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tisoaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sexton quickly recovers to half guard.
Tisoaka prevents Sexton from improving his position.
Tisoaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Tisoaka 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton tries to get to full guard but Tisoaka has control of the leg.
Sexton is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tisoaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Tisoaka gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sexton trying to hold on to Tisoaka's head to control him but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Tisoaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown but Sexton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tisoaka fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sexton as he avoids it easily.
Sexton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drew Sexton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katuro Tisoaka.
Tisoaka moves in looking to clinch but Sexton pushes him off.
Tisoaka misses with a takedown attempt - Sexton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sexton takes a swing at Tisoaka's ribcage but misses.
Tisoaka blocks a leg kick.
Sexton cracks a nice hook into Tisoaka's ribs.
Tisoaka misses with a takedown attempt
and Sexton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sexton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tisoaka.
Sexton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tisoaka manages to circle out of the way.
Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches up with Sexton, looking for a takedown. Tisoaka pushes Sexton against the cage but Sexton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tisoaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Sexton finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Sexton. No joy for Tisoaka on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Sexton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sexton stuffs the takedown.
Sexton is looking to counter punch.
Tisoaka looks winded!
Sexton stuffs the takedown attempt from Tisoaka. Tisoaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Drew Sexton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tisoaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sexton is able to avoid easily.
Tisoaka misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tisoaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Sexton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tisoaka avoids it.
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 Drew Sexton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tisoaka throws a series of punches but Sexton avoids them all with ease.
Sexton swats away the attempt to clinch by Tisoaka.
We've been told by Sexton's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sexton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sexton wants it to stay on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Sexton.
Sexton thumps Tisoaka with a low kick.
Sexton throws a low kick but Tisoaka avoids it.
Tisoaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sexton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tisoaka somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tisoaka has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka dodges an elbow strike from Sexton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sexton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sexton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Tisoaka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tisoaka prevents Sexton from improving his position.
Sexton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tisoaka jumps into side control!
Sexton is trying to get back to half guard.
Sexton wants to control but Tisoaka postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is looking for a sweep.
Tisoaka trying to control the action but Sexton is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sexton misses with a combination

and Tisoaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tisoaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tisoaka breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sexton!
Sexton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tisoaka.
Drew Sexton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katuro Tisoaka.
Tisoaka throws a right hand that Sexton ducks under and follows up with a left that Sexton also avoids with ease.
Sexton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Sexton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tisoaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tisoaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sexton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tisoaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sexton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tisoaka is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton misses the shot to the body.
Sexton digs a good body shot into Tisoaka's ribs.
Tisoaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tisoaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tisoaka wants to clinch.
Tisoaka misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexton throws a leg kick but Tisoaka moved away.
Sexton circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Drew Sexton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sexton takes a swing at Tisoaka's ribcage but misses.
Sexton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tisoaka momentarily.
Drew Sexton is winning the standup battle so far.
Sexton misses with a low kick.
Tisoaka tries for a takedown but Sexton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tisoaka shoots in for a double leg but Sexton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tisoaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tisoaka misses with a head kick.
As Tisoaka tries to get set, Sexton tries to push him back and clinch up but Tisoaka manages to avoid the attempt.
Tisoaka tries for a takedown but Sexton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drew Sexton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katuro Tisoaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton connects with a leg kick. Tisoaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sexton misses with a double jab.

Sexton tries to keep at a distance but Tisoaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tisoaka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sexton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sexton is looking to wear down Tisoaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tisoaka is defended easily by Sexton.
Sexton tried to counter with a leg kick but Tisoaka avoided it.
Tisoaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sexton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tisoaka.
Tisoaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sexton.
Sexton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tisoaka can do to turn this around?
Tisoaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sexton pinned against the cage. Sexton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tisoaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sexton avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sexton tenderised Tisoaka's leg. Tisoaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Katuro Tisoaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tisoaka misses with a wild body shot.
Sexton misses with a wild combination.
Sexton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tisoaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sexton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tisoaka manages to circle out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton connects with a body shot.
Drew Sexton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tisoaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sexton counters with a straight right hand.
Sexton scores with a jab. Tisoaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tisoaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sexton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tisoaka misses with a takedown

and Sexton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sexton tries a body shot but Tisoaka blocks it.
Sexton lands an uppercut.
Tisoaka avoiding damage as Sexton throws knees to the body.
Sexton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tisoaka avoids it.
Katuro Tisoaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sexton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sexton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tisoaka.
A short left from Sexton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton lands an uppercut.
Tisoaka wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sexton.
Sexton tries to throw a body punch but Tisoaka avoids it by throwing Sexton back against the cage.
Tisoaka is looking for a takedown.
Sexton tries to land knees in the clinch but Tisoaka avoids the damage to the body.
Sexton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tisoaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexton misses with a body punch.
Sexton lands with a right to the head.
Sexton missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Sexton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sexton, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Drew Sexton!
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'.