PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Senses Fail - New Years Eve. Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music. Ryan Rabago could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Katuro Tisoaka's chin.

Rabago
vs
Tisoaka

180 cm
27
170 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

169 cm
21
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tisoaka throws a right and a left that Rabago avoids nicely.
Rabago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tisoaka throws out the jab.
Rabago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tisoaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Tisoaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabago looks to score with a jab to the body but Tisoaka is just out of range.
Tisoaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Ryan Rabago has been cut.
Tisoaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Tisoaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rabago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rabago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rabago wants to stand up but Tisoaka is controlling him.
Rabago can't keep his opponent in guard - Tisoaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Tisoaka trying to control from half guard but Rabago is working away.
Tisoaka not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rabago pushes Tisoaka off looking to stand but Tisoaka dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tisoaka throwing shots but Rabago is blocking nicely.
Tisoaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rabago's head.
Rabago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tisoaka.

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.
Tisoaka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tisoaka wants to take a breather but Rabago is having none of it.
Tisoaka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rabago tries to kick Tisoaka off but Tisoaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rabago is looking to clinch.
Ryan Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tisoaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Tisoaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Tisoaka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rabago pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tisoaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Rabago, which made it look bad.
Rabago lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches up with Rabago, looking for a takedown. Tisoaka pushes Rabago against the cage but Rabago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryan Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katuro Tisoaka.
Rabago moves in looking to clinch but Tisoaka pushes him off.
Rabago throws a body shot but no joy.

Tisoaka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tisoaka trying to control the position but Rabago is working away.

Tisoaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rabago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tisoaka wants to control but Rabago is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tisoaka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rabago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rabago is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rabago'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.

Tisoaka shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Rabago. No joy for Tisoaka on that attempt.

Rabago tries to keep at a distance but Tisoaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rabago throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rabago throws an elbow but misses.
Rabago throws an elbow that misses.
Tisoaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rabago backwards.
Tisoaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rabago is keeping busy.
Rabago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Rabago.
Rabago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rabago pushes off an throws an elbow but Tisoaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rabago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tisoaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rabago after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katuro Tisoaka.
Rabago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rabago lands a body punch.
Tisoaka is breathing heavily.
Rabago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rabago throws an elbow but misses.
Rabago misses with an elbow over the top.
Tisoaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rabago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tisoaka is looking for a takedown.
Tisoaka is trying to push Rabago away but Rabago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tisoaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rabago throws an elbow but it misses.
Tisoaka goes for a takedown attempt but Rabago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rabago connects with a body shot.

Rabago closes the distance and clinches.
Rabago prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Rabago.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to circle away but Rabago has him pinned against the cage.
Tisoaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabago lands a nice elbow.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tisoaka blocks a body shot from Rabago.
A short body shot lands from Rabago as the two fighters clinch.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rabago as the two fighters clinch.
Rabago lands an elbow inside that Tisoaka shrugs off.
Rabago lands an elbow inside.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tisoaka's defenses.
Rabago is leaning against Tisoaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rabago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Tisoaka in his tracks for a moment.
Rabago lands an elbow inside.

Tisoaka is rocked!
Rabago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tisoaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Rabago finish him?
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rabago lands a nice shot to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Rabago lands a big elbow that drops Tisoaka! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tisoaka is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rabago!
Ryan Rabago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.