PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Tadeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tadeski
vs
Hope

175 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Tadeski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Hope!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tadeski feints and as Hope raises his hands in defense, Tadeski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tadeski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Hope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hope working a defensive guard but Tadeski manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hope is looking to reverse the position.
Tadeski is staying tight to Hope's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hope sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hope tries to roll over but Tadeski keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadeski wants to pass to mount but Hope is defending the position.
Tadeski thows a huge punch but Hope dodges it nicely.
Hope is trying to maintain the position but Tadeski is very close to passing his half guard.
Tadeski lands strikes from half guard.
Tadeski is trying to control. Hope wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tadeski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hope is refusing to be controlled, as Tadeski sits in half guard.

Tadeski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Tadeski escapes and gets back to his feet.

Tadeski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hope looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hope is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tadeski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tadeski wants to control but Hope is keeping him busy.
Hope looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tadeski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tadeski scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Tadeski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hope doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tadeski.
Hope is refusing to be controlled, as Tadeski sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tadeski slips a nice elbow through Hope's hands, connecting with Hope's forehead.
Hope strikes from the bottom but Tadeski passes into mount!
Tadeski wants to control the pace but Hope is squirming around nicely.
Hope looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Tadeski looking to break Hope's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hope remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tadeski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hope wants to escape the position.

Tadeski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Tadeski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tadeski gets a takedown into half guard.
Hope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tadeski is working away from the top position though.
Hope is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadeski is taking a breather. Hope says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hope is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tadeski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hope sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Tadeski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Tadeski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Hope gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tadeski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadeski wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.

Hope is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tadeski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tadeski is pushing down on Hope's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hope is fighting to maintain full guard but Tadeski has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadeski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Tadeski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Tadeski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tadeski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tadeski content just to control the position here.
Tadeski landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope taking shots to the head.
Tadeski lands a big elbow.
Tadeski with a couple of short strikes.
Tadeski lands a big elbow.
Tadeski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jimmy Tadeski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tadeski punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Tadeski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tadeski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hope looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tadeski working the ground and pound.
Tadeski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tadeski trying to control the action but Hope is working from the bottom.
Hope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tadeski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tadeski feints and as Hope raises his hands in defense, Tadeski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tadeski wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
Tadeski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tadeski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tadeski passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope is not content to let Tadeski control the position.
A lull in the action here as Tadeski stalls from top position.
Tadeski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hope tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hope is letting Tadeski control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Tadeski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Tadeski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tadeski lands in his opponent's guard.
Tadeski stays in close to Hope's body and controls the position.
Hope looking to control.
Tadeski trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom.
Tadeski passes Hope's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tadeski is taking a breather. Hope says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadeski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hope keeps working.

Tadeski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hope to get to his feet.
Tadeski connects with a right hand. Hope shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Tadeski.

Tadeski gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Tadeski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Leon Hope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Tadeski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tadeski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Tadeski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tadeski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Tadeski!