PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jo Jo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo Jo Junior kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Be friends. Rob Tate told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jo Jo Junior
vs
Tate

180 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Jo Jo Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Tate!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo Jo Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate.
Rob Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jo Jo Junior swivels and escapes.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tate.
Jo Jo Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Jo Jo Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Jo Jo Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jo Jo Junior is fending him off so far but Tate persists. Nope, Jo Jo Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Jo Jo Junior does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Tate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a wild combination.
Jo Jo Junior stuffs the takedown.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Jo Jo Junior catches Tate right on the button with a cross.
Tate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jo Jo Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jo Jo Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to clinch.

Jo Jo Junior closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a light punch inside.
Jo Jo Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Tate.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jo Jo Junior on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jo Jo Junior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jo Jo Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jo Jo Junior lands a left hand.
Jo Jo Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Tate.
Tate tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tate.
Tate has Jo Jo Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jo Jo Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jo Jo Junior.
Tate blocking some punches.
Tate tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior manages to get underhooks.
Jo Jo Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jo Jo Junior taking a breather.
Tate blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate.
Jo Jo Junior is pressed up against the cage. Tate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jo Jo Junior down to the mat. Jo Jo Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tate shoots and misses
letting Jo Jo Junior counter with a right hand.
Tate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jo Jo Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jo Jo Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Tate.
Tate goes for a takedown attempt but Jo Jo Junior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tate throws a leg kick

and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Jo Jo Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Jo Jo Junior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tate misses with a leg kick

and Jo Jo Junior counters by clinching up.
Jo Jo Junior gets underhooks to prevent Tate's takedown attempt.
Tate has Jo Jo Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jo Jo Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jo Jo Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jo Jo Junior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Jo Jo Junior throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jo Jo Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jo Jo Junior misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo Jo Junior gets underhooks to prevent Tate's takedown attempt.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tate.
Tate tries to score a body lock takedown but Jo Jo Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jo Jo Junior lands an uppercut.
Jo Jo Junior lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jo Jo Junior misses with the head strike.
Jo Jo Junior stalling in the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior is pressed up against the cage. Tate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jo Jo Junior down to the mat. Jo Jo Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tate fails with the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Tate fails with the takedown

and Jo Jo Junior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tate tries to pull guard but Jo Jo Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate drops back down to his feet.
Jo Jo Junior slowing the pace effectively.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jo Jo Junior scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jo Jo Junior seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jo Jo Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rob Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tate tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior circles away easily
enabling Jo Jo Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Tate shoots and misses
letting Jo Jo Junior counter with a right hand.
Joey Jo Jo Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a straight right. Tate didn't see that one coming.
Tate has his takedown stuffed

and Jo Jo Junior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jo Jo Junior pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tate gets control of Jo Jo Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tate will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jo Jo Junior advances position into side control!

Jo Jo Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jo Jo Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jo Jo Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Jo Jo Junior dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A left and a right from Tate both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Joey Jo Jo Junior has been cut.
Tate tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior circles away easily
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Tate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a one-two to the body.
Tate misses with a takedown
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tate.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch up.
Tate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tate tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior circles away easily

and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tate.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
Jo Jo Junior leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tate is trying to drag Jo Jo Junior to the mat but Jo Jo Junior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tate tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jo Jo Junior misses with some punches.
Jo Jo Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate.
Tate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jo Jo Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jo Jo Junior leaning against his opponent.
Tate wants a takedown.
Jo Jo Junior holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jo Jo Junior prevents it.
Jo Jo Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Tate uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jo Jo Junior - that landed with a thud.
Jo Jo Junior controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Jo Jo Junior.
Tate wants a takedown but no success here.
Tate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate blocking some punches.
Jo Jo Junior misses with the head strike.
Tate has Jo Jo Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jo Jo Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Jo Jo Junior to work.
Jo Jo Junior gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tate looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Jo Jo Junior clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Jo Jo Junior's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice shot lands for Jo Jo Junior.
Tate gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jo Jo Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Jo Jo Junior connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Jo Jo Junior there.
Tate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jo Jo Junior moves into the clinch.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tate.
A bit of stalling here from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tate is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jo Jo Junior slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tate tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Jo Jo Junior on the inside.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate.
Jo Jo Junior lands an uppercut.
Tate blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jo Jo Junior misses with some punches.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jo Jo Junior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jo Jo Junior working aggressively here.
Jo Jo Junior dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jo Jo Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jo Jo Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jo Jo Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a left to the head.
Jo Jo Junior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tate.
Jo Jo Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Tate.
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jo Jo Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jo Jo Junior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Jo Jo Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Jo Jo Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jo Jo Junior lands a left hand.
Jo Jo Junior misses with some punches.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jo Jo Junior.

Tate is rocked!
Jo Jo Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jo Jo Junior prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jo Jo Junior gets through Tate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Jo Jo Junior had his way with Rob Tate in that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Jo Jo Junior'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jo Jo Junior wants to clinch.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Jo Jo Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Tate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jo Jo Junior counters by clinching up.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Tate blocking some punches.
Tate letting Jo Jo Junior take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo Jo Junior lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Jo Jo Junior finish him?
Jo Jo Junior content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tate seems to have recovered his senses.
Jo Jo Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tate.
Jo Jo Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tate blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jo Jo Junior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jo Jo Junior.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jo Jo Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to control Tate's arms but Tate gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jo Jo Junior has his back to the cage.
Tate wants a takedown.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tate takes a shot to the head.
Jo Jo Junior displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tate up against the cage.
Jo Jo Junior lands with a left to the head.
Jo Jo Junior taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joey Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior lands with an overhand left.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate throws a series of strikes that have Jo Jo Junior backpedaling.
Tate misses with a combination

and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate.
Tate tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joey Jo Jo Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jo Jo Junior working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Jo Jo Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jo Jo Junior 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Jo Jo Junior!
Joey Jo Jo Junior retains his middleweight title!