PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonatan Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huang Tze Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonatan Jose could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Huang Tze Long's chin.

Jose
vs
Tze Long

160 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
142 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonatan Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Huang Tze Long!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tze Long swats away the attempt to clinch by Jose.
Jose misses with an uppercut.
Tze Long throws a right hand that Jose ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose also avoids with ease.
Tze Long throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jose controlling the pace.

Tze Long looking for submissions off his back.
Jose has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jose is keen to just control but Tze Long is a slippery customer.

Tze Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jose connects with a nice short shot to Tze Long's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jose is controlling the pace.
Tze Long trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tze Long tries to roll over but Jose keeps him under control.
Jose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tze Long works his way to full guard. Good work.

Tze Long is looking for a triangle but Jose pushes his legs off easily.
Jose 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.
Jose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tze Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tze Long wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jose is now in half guard.

Jose looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tze Long tries to roll over but Jose keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tze Long is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jose pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Jose seems content to control.
Tze Long wants to sweep but Jose has passed to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jose scores with punches from side control.
Tze Long is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tze Long can't do much from the bottom here.
Tze Long is looking to regain half guard here but Jose keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tze Long manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jose's best efforts.
Jose is looking to take a break and control but Tze Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tze Long is looking to improve his position.
Jose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tze Long knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jose tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tze Long.
Tze Long is pressing down on Jose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at Island Top Team inform us that Tze Long has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Tze Long looking for subs off his back but Jose has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tze Long tries to roll over but Jose keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tze Long trying to get back to full guard but Jose takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Jose working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jose scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tze Long?
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!
Jose wants to control the pace but Tze Long is squirming around nicely.
Tze Long bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tze Long wants to pass the guard but Jose is keeping the position.
Jose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jose tries to get out of the position.
Jose pulls Tze Long in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonatan Jose dominated that round.
That's time! Jose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tze Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tze Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tze Long falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tze Long paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tze Long lands with a nice combination. Jose backs away looking to recover.
Tze Long scores with a nice right hand.
Tze Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tze Long throws a right hand that Jose ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose also avoids with ease.
Tze Long connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tze Long swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tze Long misses with a double jab

and Jose counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tze Long's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tze Long is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tze Long is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tze Long is breathing heavily.
Jose distracts Tze Long with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jose wants to control from the top but Tze Long keeps moving.

Tze Long looking for subs off his back but Jose has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jose is looking to advance position but Tze Long won't allow it.
Jose tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Tze Long is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jose pulls his head out easily.
Tze Long wants to sweep but Jose has passed to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose is chipping away with strikes.
Tze Long tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jose lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tze Long down.
Check out the look on Jose's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tze Long regains half guard.

Tze Long is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jose pulls his head out easily.
Jose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Tze Long is rocked!

Jose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Tze Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tze Long wants to get back to full guard.
Tze Long keeps trying to improve his position.
Jose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tze Long trying to control but Jose postures up.
Tze Long manages to get to full guard.
Jose controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jonatan Jose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tze Long looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tze Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jose is looking to stand up but Tze Long won't let him.
Tze Long trying to keep a closed guard but Jose is proving a slippery customer.
Jose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tze Long looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jose is in close to Tze Long's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Jose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tze Long has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jose has managed to get both his arms back between Tze Long's legs - danger averted.
Jose landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jose looking to pass the guard.
Tze Long keeping moving, preventing Jose from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonatan Jose dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tze Long looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tze Long is still on wobbly legs! Can Jose finish him?
Huang Tze Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jose closes the distance and clinches up with Tze Long, looking for a takedown. Jose pushes Tze Long against the cage but Tze Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jose tries to clinch but Tze Long moves out of range.
Tze Long lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tze Long seems to have recovered his senses.
Jose is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tze Long.
Jose throws a right hand that misses
and Tze Long counters with a left and a right that stings Jose.

Jose rushes Tze Long and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jose.
Tze Long has a couple of punches blocked by Jose.

Jose gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tze Long regains guard.
Jose stays in close to Tze Long's body and controls the position.
Tze Long takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jose with a nice head shot there.
Jose postures up and lands a big shot to Tze Long's brow.
Jose postures up and lands a big shot to Tze Long's brow.
Tze Long keeping moving, preventing Jose from controlling successfully.
Jose is stalling in the full guard.

Jose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jose preventing the sweep.
Tze Long can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jose controls the pace.

Tze Long is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tze Long tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jose with a nice head shot there.
Jose connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jose wants to control from the top but Tze Long keeps moving.
Tze Long wants to sweep here but Jose controlling him for the moment.
Tze Long working a defensive guard but Jose manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tze Long is not content to let Jose control the position.
Jose is really struggling to control Tze Long but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jose cracks Tze Long with a big elbow.
Jose is working Tze Long over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tze Long is looking to reverse the position.
Jose working the head with strikes.
Tze Long is trying to control Jose's posture but Jose avoids it.
Tze Long is looking to regain half guard here but Jose keeps moving and retains side control.
Jose scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Jose! That's hurt Tze Long! Will he recover? Jose fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonatan Jose!
After winning the bout, Jonatan Jose thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.