PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cao Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tate
vs
Hong

178 cm
22
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 Sydney, Jon Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cao Hong!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hong.
Hong slips under a jab.
Hong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hong misses with a two punch combination.
Hong looks to land a combination but Tate avoids it well.

Tate clinches.

Tate breaks the clinch.
Hong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate.
Hong throws a right hand that Tate ducks under and follows up with a left that Tate also avoids with ease.
Hong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hong misses with a wild combination.

Tate feints and as Hong raises his hands in defense, Tate changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hong had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tate is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hong Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tate's back instead.

Tate is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hong gets his way!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tate knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tate for a finish.

Hong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tate knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tate for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tate is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tate tries to lock up and control but Hong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Hong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tate has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tate tries to hold on but Hong postures up.

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.
Tate is working to get back to half guard.
Tate gets back to half guard.

Hong 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.

Hong is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tate has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hong looks gassed!
Tate preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Hong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tate sees it coming and defends easily.

Hong is working for a submission of some sort.

Hong seems to be working for a kimura but Tate defends the submission attempt.

That's four 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.
Tate wants to improve his position but Hong is controlling well.
Tate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hong on the ground.

Hong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hong.

Hong 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.
Tate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tate tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hong trying to mount his opponent but Tate defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Tate 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.

Tate changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tate is trying to stand.
Hong trying to mount his opponent but Tate defends it.
Tate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tate defends it well.

Hong seems to be working for a kimura but Tate defends the submission attempt.

Hong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hong.
Hong is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Hong seems to be working for a kimura but Tate defends the submission attempt.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hong throws a series of punches but Tate avoids them all with ease.
Jon Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tate bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate controls the position from side control.
Tate gets to mount! Hong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hong is trying desperately to improve position.
Tate controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tate controlling the pace for now.
Hong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four 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.
Tate content just to control the position here.
Hong is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Tate dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hong misses with a wild combination.
Hong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate.
Tate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hong.
Tate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hong.
Hong throws a series of punches but Tate avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hong does no damage.
Hong misses with a wild combination.
Hong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Tate bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate wants to control but Hong is keeping him busy.
Hong is looking for a sweep.
Hong gets back to half guard.
Tate tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tate performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hong wants to get back to full guard.
Tate looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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.

Hong is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tate pulls his head out easily.

Hong actively working from the bottom here.
Tate is controlling the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Tate closes the distance and pushes Hong back into the cage.
Jon Tate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tate turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tate manages to end up in side control.
Tate trying to control the action but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong is looking to regain half guard here but Tate keeps moving and retains side control.
Tate is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hong's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong is looking to reverse the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hong misses with a few strikes there.
Hong tries to bum rush Tate with a series of wild strikes but Tate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hong throws a right and a left that both miss.

Tate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hong looking for a takedown.

Tate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hong looks to land a combination but Tate avoids it well.
Cao Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Tate!