PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taioko Jokokoshima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Roxas
vs
Jokokoshima

178 cm
25
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

1337 ANZAC
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Roxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Taioko Jokokoshima!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokokoshima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roxas.
Jokokoshima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Jokokoshima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jokokoshima trying to control the position but Roxas is working away.
Roxas is trying to improve his position.
Jokokoshima trying to control the action but Roxas is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas is looking to regain half guard here but Jokokoshima keeps moving and retains side control.
Jokokoshima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roxas keeps working.
I wouldn't like to be where Roxas is right now.

Jokokoshima tries for a kimura but Roxas is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokokoshima is looking to take a break and control but Roxas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roxas keeps Jokokoshima under control for a moment.
Jokokoshima is looking to take a break and control but Roxas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Taioko Jokokoshima hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Roxas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jokokoshima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roxas working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxas is putting a hurting on Jokokoshima here, landing some big shots from side control.
Roxas lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roxas controlling the position from side mount.
Roxas wants to control but Jokokoshima is keeping him busy.
Roxas working the head with strikes.

It looks like Taioko Jokokoshima has been cut.
Jokokoshima tries to improve position but can't.

Roxas is trying to get an arm triangle but Jokokoshima is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Roxas tries for a kimura but Jokokoshima is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Roxas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taioko Jokokoshima's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jokokoshima drives through with a takedown into Roxas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jokokoshima wants to stand but Roxas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jokokoshima tries to free his leg and advance position but Roxas is retaining full guard.
Jokokoshima trying to control the position from guard on top but Roxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokokoshima preventing the sweep.
Jokokoshima trying to control the position from guard on top but Roxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taioko Jokokoshima has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A combination from Jokokoshima does no damage.
Jokokoshima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokokoshima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roxas's calf.

Roxas gets caught napping as Jokokoshima dives in and scores a takedown. Roxas manages to retain guard.
Roxas keeping moving, preventing Jokokoshima from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roxas 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas controlling the position.

Taioko Jokokoshima has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Roxas feints and as Jokokoshima raises his hands in defense, Roxas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roxas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Jokokoshima looking to control.
Jokokoshima throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Roxas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roxas landing some decent shots from guard.
Roxas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roxas works over Jokokoshima with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokokoshima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sean Roxas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jokokoshima looking for a guillotine here but Roxas defends easily.
Jokokoshima is breathing heavily.
Roxas cracks Jokokoshima with a solid left hand.

Roxas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jokokoshima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roxas controls the pace.
Roxas trying to control but Jokokoshima is working from the bottom.
Roxas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxas advances position into side control!
Roxas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jokokoshima some visible discomfort.

That has opened up Taioko Jokokoshima's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roxas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jokokoshima some visible discomfort.
Roxas working the head and body with strikes.

Taioko Jokokoshima's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taioko Jokokoshima's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean Roxas!
Sean Roxas gave a mention to 1337 ANZAC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).