PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jase Newson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. This should be fireworks!

Tao
vs
Newson

175 cm
31
170 lbs
26 - 9 - 0

175 cm
35
180 lbs
35 - 13 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent

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 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jase Newson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tao - that will leave a mark!
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Newson.
A low kick from Tao is predictable there
enabling Newson to counter with a crisp jab.
Newson throws a right hand that misses
and Tao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newson lands a leg kick that knocks Tao off balance momentarily.
Tao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
Tao takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newson jabs at Tao's body.
Newson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tao checks the leg kick.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Newson avoids it.
Tao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tao.
Newson blocks the body kick.
Tao looks for the body kick but Newson saw that one coming.
Tao throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Tao.
Newson scores with a hook to the body. Tao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tao punishes Newson's body with a nice straight punch.
Newson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tao tries a low kick but Newson avoids it.
Newson scores with a body shot.
Newson walks into a straight right hand from Tao.
Newson slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Newson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tao throws out the jab.
Newson moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao tries to land a front kick but Newson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao throws a front kick aimed at Newson's knee but Newson avoids it well.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newson lands a nice shot to the body.
Newson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tao.
Newson dips to his left and cracks Tao with an uppercut!
Tao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Newson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tao thows a leg kick but Newson checks it
and Newson counters with a straight right hand.
Newson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tao thows a leg kick but Newson checks it
and Newson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Tao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Newson takes a step back to recover.
Tao tries to score with a low kick but Newson moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws out a powerful jab.
Newson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newson cracks Tao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
Newson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Newson misses with a low kick.
Tao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tao lands a glancing blow to the side of Newson's head.
Newson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yang Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao thows a body shot but no joy.
Tao throws a chopping leg kick but Newson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Newson avoids it.
Tao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Newson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tao checks the leg kick.
Tao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newson.
Newson throws a hook to the side of Tao's head but Tao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Tao slams his shin into Newson's torso.
Tao throws a wild body kick that Newson sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newson throws the left hand but Tao avoids the punch easily.
Tao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Newson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Newson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yang Tao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tao throws out a loose jab but Newson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tao misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newson throws a sloppy head kick and Tao moves out of range easily.
Newson takes a swing at Tao's ribcage but misses.
Yang Tao is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tao.
A bone on bone clash there as Newson blocks the leg kick.
Tao throws a leg kick that misses.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tao tries a low kick but Newson avoids it.
Newson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newson throws a leg kick that misses.
Newson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao tried to score with a low kick but Newson checks it.
Newson connects with a crisp jab.
Newson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tao.
Newson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newson.
Newson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tao slips a jab and a cross from Newson.
Tao cracks a nice hook into Newson's ribs.
Newson checks a low kick from Tao.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Newson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Newson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newson. That's going to slow Tao down.
Tao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao scores with a jab to the head.
Newson swings for the body but Tao moves out of range.
Tao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao misses with a leg kick
and Newson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tao's corner calls for a 1-2. Tao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tao throws a solid leg kick but Newson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tao.
A left and a right from Newson both land. Nice combination.
Newson is looking to slow Tao down with leg kicks.
Newson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tao lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao moves out of range of the leg kick from Newson.
Tao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newson is out of range and Tao settles back down.
Newson misses with a low kick.
Newson pushes Tao away with a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Newson.
Newson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tao throws a leg kick but Newson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tao misses with the body kick
and Newson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newson lands with a good body shot.
Newson thows a body shot but no joy.
Tao throws a hook to the side of Newson's head but Newson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tao throws a low kick, looking for Newson's leg but Newson calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Newson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tao keeps Newson at a distance using the push kick.
Newson throws a chopping leg kick but Tao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Newson connects with a body shot.
Tao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tao throws a low kick but Newson moves out of range easily.
Newson lands a nice shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Tao blocks the low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newson.
Tao misses with a low kick as Newson jumps back.
Newson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tao.
Tao throws the left hand but Newson avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jase Newson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tao looks to land a right hand but Newson moved out of range.
Newson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tao momentarily.
Newson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tao.
Tao throws a leg kick
and Newson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tao thinking.
Newson misses the shot to the body.
Tao misses with a leg kick
and Newson counters with a series of strikes. Tao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Newson moved away.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tao feints and then cracks Newson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newson down.
Tao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Tao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
Tao tried to score with a low kick but Newson checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao throws a leg kick but Newson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Newson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tao throws a wild body kick that Newson sees coming a mile off.
Newson scores with a leg kick.
Tao misses with a body shot.
Tao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tao.
Newson swings for the body but Tao moves out of range.
Tao misses with a hook. Newson ducked under it nicely.
Tao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Newson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Newson moved away.
Tao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tao throws out a leg kick but Newson moves out of range and Tao only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tao.
A bone on bone clash there as Tao blocks the leg kick.
Tao lands a nice shot that snaps Newson's head back.
Newson throws a push kick but Tao slaps the foot to one side.
Tao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tao wants to slow Newson down by chopping away at his legs.
Tao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newson throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
Good work by Newson as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newson. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newson defending well as Tao loads up on a big left hand.
Newson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tao.
Tao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Newson.
Tao looks for the body kick but Newson saw that one coming.
Newson misses with a hook. Tao ducked under it nicely.
Tao moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
Newson looks for the body kick but Tao saw that one coming.
A low kick from Tao misses
and Newson counters with a nice body shot.
A leg kick checked by Newson.
Nice body kick from Tao.
Good shot there by Newson.
Tao scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tao. That's going to slow Newson down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tao, as that shot connected.
Newson moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
Tao tries to score with a low kick but Newson moves his leg out of the way.
Tao blocks a leg kick.
Tao misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tao is predictable there
and Newson counters with an outside leg kick.
Newson throws a low kick but Tao moves out of range easily.
Tao misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Newson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Newson does it's job there.
That kick from Newson tenderised Tao's leg. Tao is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yang Tao.
Well Tao 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Tao!
A relieved looking Yang Tao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.