PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chun Ka Tet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ka Tet comes to the cage accompanied by Adele - Rolling In The Deep. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ka Tet
vs
Lin

184 cm
23
182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chun Ka Tet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ka Tet counters with a nice uppercut.
Lin misses with a takedown attempt
and Ka Tet counters with a stiff right hand.
Lin lunges at Ka Tet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ka Tet's hand.
Lin has his takedown stuffed
and Ka Tet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ka Tet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lin has his takedown stuffed
letting Ka Tet counter with a right hand.
Chun Ka Tet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Lin.
Lin blocks a jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lin enables Ka Tet to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lin keeping full guard, as Ka Tet tries to pass.
Ka Tet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ka Tet trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ka Tet content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lin looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chun Ka Tet wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ka Tet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Ka Tet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ka Tet trying to control but Lin is working from the bottom.
Ka Tet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chun Ka Tet wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ka Tet connects with a jab.
Ka Tet motions for Lin to come forward. Ka Tet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ka Tet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ka Tet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ka Tet's back!
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!
Ka Tet looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Lin lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ka Tet's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ka Tet has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lin scores with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ka Tet is trying to get back to his feet but Lin has full control of the position and if anything, Ka Tet has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ka Tet trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ka Tet is breathing heavily.
Lin punches Ka Tet on the ear.
Ka Tet wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is taking a good look at Ka Tet as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lin!
The referee is taking a good look at Ka Tet as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lin!
Ka Tet trying to get back to his feet but Lin is in full control for now.
Lin lands punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin lands shots from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin is punishing Ka Tet with some ground and pound.
Lin is working the ground and pound. Can Ka Tet escape?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ka Tet.
Lin tries to keep control of the position but Ka Tet is staying busy.
Lin is landing with strikes. Ka Tet can't take much more of this.
Lin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ka Tet could be in trouble here!
Lin gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ka Tet trying to get back to his feet but Lin is in full control for now.
Lin punches Ka Tet on the ear.
Lin scores with punches and elbows.
Lin scores with punches from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin lands shots from the back.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Lin 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.

Lin misses with a takedown attempt

and Ka Tet counters with a single leg into guard. Lin didn't expect that.
Ka Tet content to stall in guard here.
Lin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ka Tet is controlling him.
Lin is adopting a defensive guard.
Ka Tet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roger Lin has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roger Lin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lin with a poor takedown

and Ka Tet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lin won't be happy with that.
Lin trying to remain calm as Ka Tet controls from the top position.
Ka Tet wants to control but Lin is keeping him busy.
Lin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin being controlled for a moment.
Lin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ka Tet pushes Lin off looking to stand but Lin dives back in and keeps control.
Ka Tet taking some punishment here, with Lin in his half guard.
Lin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ka Tet pushes Lin off looking to stand but Lin dives back in and keeps control.
Lin winds up and cracks Ka Tet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lin slips a nice elbow through Ka Tet's hands, connecting with Ka Tet's forehead.
Lin prevents Ka Tet from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lin working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lin lands a nice short elbow.
Ka Tet is trying to stand.
Lin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lin is nestled in close to Ka Tet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ka Tet is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Lin.
Lin lands with a punch from half guard.
Lin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ka Tet is refusing to be controlled, as Lin sits in half guard.
Ka Tet is trying to stand back up but Lin is controlling him
Ka Tet is not content to let Lin control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ka Tet has hold of Lin's hands but Lin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ka Tet pushes Lin off looking to stand but Lin dives back in and keeps control.
Ka Tet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ka Tet is looking to escape.
Ka Tet tries to kick Lin off in order to stand up. Lin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lin landing a few strikes.
Ka Tet is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ka Tet bucks up and tries to throw Lin off but instead Lin has got his back!
Ka Tet controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Lin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ka Tet controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Lin is working the ground and pound. Can Ka Tet escape?
Lin punishes Ka Tet with strikes from the back mount.
Lin connects with a big shot to the side of Ka Tet's head.
Lin scores with punches from the back.
Lin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lin.
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!
Lin scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ka Tet wants to get back to his feet.
Lin softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lin loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ka Tet hold on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ka Tet has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Lin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ka Tet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Lin misses the target.
Lin has his takedown stuffed

and Ka Tet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lin's guard.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Ka Tet from controlling successfully.
Ka Tet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ka Tet trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ka Tet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chun Ka Tet just wasn't active enough.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin lands a few punches from side control.
Lin scoring with punches and elbows.
Lin scoring with punches and elbows.
Ka Tet is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lin lands a few punches from side control.
Lin working the head with strikes.
Ka Tet is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ka Tet is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chun Ka Tet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ka Tet to see if he's OK.
Lin scoring with punches and elbows.
Ka Tet is trying to buck Lin off.
Lin trying to control the action but Ka Tet is working from the bottom.
Lin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ka Tet to see if he's OK.
Lin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ka Tet is trying to buck Lin off.
Lin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lin working the head and body with strikes.
Lin in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Lin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ka Tet down.
Lin prevents Ka Tet from escaping the position.
Lin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ka Tet down.
Ka Tet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lin lands some shots froms side control.
Lin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ka Tet is pushing Lin's head away, looking to escape. Lin manages to hold on to the position though.
Lin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ka Tet is trying to get back to his feet.
Lin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ka Tet keeps working.
Ka Tet wants to get back to his feet.
Lin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ka Tet down.
Roger Lin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ka Tet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here.
Ka Tet is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Lin stalls from top position.
Ka Tet is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin just content to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Lin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lin 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Lin!