PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Gates (ranked 8477 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naito Senju (ranked 8713 p4p, 0 weight class). Naito Senju has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gates
vs
Senju

184 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Naito Senju!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senju connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gates momentarily.
Senju looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Senju with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gates counters with a takedown into side control.
Senju gets back to half guard.
Gates working Senju over with strikes.
Gates is thwarting Senju's attempts to control the position.
Gates is nestled in close to Senju, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gates is nestled in close to Senju, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gates working the head and body with strikes.
Gates 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Senju wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Gates connects with a nice short shot to Senju's temple.
Gates 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.
Gates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Senju on the ground.

Gates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Senju defends it well.
Gates winds up and cracks Senju with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gates drops an elbow to the side of Senju's head.
Gates landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gates lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Gates seems to be working for a kimura but Senju defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Gates is looking for a kimura but Senju is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gates to get the leverage.

Gates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Senju sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Senju taking some punishment here, with Gates in his half guard.

Gates is looking for a kimura but Senju is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gates to get the leverage.
Senju wants to get back to full guard.
Gates is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gates wants to stand but Senju has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates slips a nice elbow through Senju's hands, connecting with Senju's forehead.
Gates drops an elbow to the side of Senju's head.
Senju has hold of Gates's hands but Gates slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gates lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Senju has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Gates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Gates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gates works over Senju's head and body with a nice combination.

Gates throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Senju tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gates is in Senju's guard.
Gates lands a couple of elbows.
Senju looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ron Gates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Senju is trying to control the position but Gates postures up.
Gates postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju is looking to sweep but instead, Gates has passed into half guard.
Gates scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Senju is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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. Gates connects with a nice short shot to Senju's temple.

Gates seems to be looking for submissions.

Gates is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senju trying to control here.

That's two 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.
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. Gates connects with a nice short shot to Senju's temple.
Senju trying to get back to full guard but Gates takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gates punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gates punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gates is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gates lands a head kick!
Gates misses the shot to the body.

Gates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gates distracts Senju with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Senju has an active guard here but Gates has managed to pass into half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senju trying to hold on to Gates's head to control him but Gates postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gates drops an elbow to the side of Senju's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Gates dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gates moves into the clinch.

Gates is trying to trip Senju. He has hold of a leg but Senju is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gates persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates postures up and lands a big shot to Senju's brow.
Gates lands a couple of digs.
Gates is working Senju over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Senju throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gates is working Senju over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Senju takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Senju has momentary wrist control but Gates slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senju wants to sweep here but Gates controlling him for the moment.
Gates content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Senju is rocked!
Gates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Senju is still in real trouble! Can Gates finish him?
Gates lands a couple of elbows.
Gates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Senju can do to turn this around?
Gates landing some decent shots from guard.
Gates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Senju's head.
Gates lands a couple of digs.
Gates content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gates postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Senju covers up, he's hurt! Gates keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gates and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gates can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Gates!