PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Pate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack LeBalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack LeBalls is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Pate
vs
LeBalls

192 cm
24
273 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

201 cm
24
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Pate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jack LeBalls!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pate gets the takedown into side control.
Pate in side control, throwing shots but LeBalls defends.

Pate tries for a kimura but LeBalls is defending well.
LeBalls gets back to half guard.
Pate throwing shots but LeBalls is blocking nicely.
Pate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LeBalls is looking to control Pate's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LeBalls avoid being mounted?
LeBalls gets full guard.
LeBalls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pate being controlled here momentarily.

LeBalls working for a triangle but Pate defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBalls is on top in guard.
Pate striking from his own guard.
LeBalls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pate doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
LeBalls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBalls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LeBalls stopping the sweep attempt from Pate.

Pate escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeBalls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pate looking for a sweep. Not yet Pate, not yet.

LeBalls thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

LeBalls moves into the clinch successfully.
LeBalls is pressed up against the cage. Pate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LeBalls down to the mat. LeBalls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pate fails with a takedown attempt.
LeBalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pate.

LeBalls has closed the distance and engaged Pate in a clinch.
LeBalls landing knees to the head.

LeBalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pate throws a hook to the side of LeBalls's head but LeBalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBalls checks a low kick from Pate.
Pate throws a hook but LeBalls avoids it easily.
LeBalls slaps away a takedown attempt from Pate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Pate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pate throws a looping overhand right but LeBalls ducks down to avoid it.
Pate misses with a straight left.
LeBalls blocks a head kick by Pate.
LeBalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeBalls takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeBalls will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBalls ducks under a wild hook from Pate.
Pate throws a leg kick but LeBalls sees it coming and moves out of range.

LeBalls forces Pate back against the cage and clinches.
LeBalls prevents a takedown attempt there.

LeBalls has clasped his hands together around Pate's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pate is looking for a sweep.
Pate is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LeBalls off and has taken his back!
Pate is trying to stick to LeBalls's back but LeBalls is turning into Pate. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pate's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by LeBalls.
LeBalls forces his way into half guard.
Pate moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
LeBalls lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pate wants to sweep here but LeBalls controlling him for the moment.
LeBalls working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeBalls wants to control from the top but Pate keeps moving.
Pate trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
LeBalls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pate throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
LeBalls with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LeBalls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pate trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pate throws a leg kick that misses.
Pate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBalls manages to avoid it.

Pate feints and as LeBalls raises his hands in defense, Pate changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pate throwing strikes from guard but LeBalls blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack LeBalls dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

LeBalls is looking to clinch but Pate is avoiding it.
Pate throws a chopping leg kick but LeBalls manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pate throws a low kick but LeBalls avoids it.
LeBalls lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
LeBalls tries to clinch up but Pate circles away and keeps his distance.
LeBalls throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pate throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBalls checks a leg kick.
Pate misses with a straight right.
Jake Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBalls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBalls throws out a loose jab but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBalls.
Pate throws a jab when LeBalls was well out of range.
Pate throws a low kick but it's checked well by LeBalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from LeBalls misses.
Pate misses with a hook. LeBalls ducked under it nicely.
LeBalls lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Pate misses.
Jack LeBalls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBalls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LeBalls checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pate wants to slow LeBalls down by chopping away at his legs.
Pate loads up on a big right hand but LeBalls slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from LeBalls does no damage.
Pate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LeBalls checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pate tries to move into range but LeBalls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LeBalls cracks Pate with an open hand slap.
LeBalls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by LeBalls as he checks the leg kick.
LeBalls is looking to slow Pate down with leg kicks.
LeBalls has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LeBalls slips under a jab.
Pate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LeBalls connects with a nice looking jab.
LeBalls misses with a series of wild punches.
Pate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
LeBalls throws a series of punches but Pate moves out of range.

LeBalls pushes Pate up against the cage in a clinch.
Pate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LeBalls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pate is really struggling to find his range with his punches. LeBalls's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pate takes a shot to the head.
LeBalls is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

LeBalls lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls slips a nice elbow through Pate's hands, connecting with Pate's forehead.
Pate tries to regain full guard. Instead though, LeBalls has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
LeBalls lands a big shot there that rocks Pate but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeBalls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pate is looking to escape.
Pate tries to reverse the position but LeBalls maintains control.
Pate is working hard here to advance position.
Pate is squirming around, avoiding LeBalls's attempts to control the action.
Pate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LeBalls connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pate tries to get out of the position.
Pate is desperately trying to improve his position but LeBalls has a good base and remains in mount.
LeBalls trying to control but Pate is having none of it.
Pate is trying desperately to improve position.
LeBalls scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pate can't escape the position.
LeBalls landing punches.
LeBalls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pate is desperately trying to improve his position but LeBalls has a good base and remains in mount.
LeBalls lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls tries to control but Pate wriggling away.
Pate can't escape the position.
LeBalls in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LeBalls lands with some strikes.
Pate throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
LeBalls lands with some strikes.

LeBalls looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pate working to try and regain half guard.
Pate sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jack LeBalls has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pate is looking to improve his position.

LeBalls is trying to work for a kimura but Pate is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack LeBalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

LeBalls staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pate tries to land a front kick but LeBalls steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Pate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBalls might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
LeBalls bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pate's head.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBalls.
LeBalls moves out of range as Pate strikes.
Pate looks to land a body kick but LeBalls moved away.
Pate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBalls.
Pate keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBalls lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBalls.
LeBalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Pate closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LeBalls did well to prevent Pate getting side control.
Pate passes to full mount!
Pate prevents LeBalls from getting the reversal.
Pate scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate prevents LeBalls from getting the reversal.
LeBalls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pate punishing his opponent with strikes.
LeBalls is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Pate connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pate breaks from LeBalls's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pate unloading with bombs!
LeBalls in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Pate goes for an armbar but he's not got it… LeBalls turns into him and now he's in Pate's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBalls wants to control from the top but Pate keeps moving.
LeBalls tries to free his leg and advance position but Pate is retaining full guard.
Jake Pate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pate is looking for a triangle but LeBalls pushes his legs off easily.
Pate 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.
LeBalls passes into half guard.
LeBalls scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LeBalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LeBalls controlling the action here.
Pate wants to improve his position but LeBalls is controlling well.
LeBalls throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LeBalls wants to pass the guard but Pate is defending well.
LeBalls looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LeBalls seems to be working for a kimura but Pate defends the submission attempt.
Pate moves into full guard.

LeBalls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pate wants to sweep here but LeBalls controlling him for the moment.
LeBalls trying to control but Pate is working from the bottom.
LeBalls stopping the sweep attempt from Pate.
Pate striking from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls wants to control from the top but Pate keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pate throws out a loose jab but LeBalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBalls blocks a low kick nicely.
Pate lands a with a good body shot.
Jack LeBalls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Pate misses

and LeBalls holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LeBalls tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pate avoids it.
LeBalls pushes off an throws an elbow but Pate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LeBalls misses with a punch to the body.
Pate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeBalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LeBalls.
LeBalls lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pate struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBalls controls his hands.
LeBalls tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeBalls avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Pate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeBalls has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack LeBalls!