PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ki Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Gate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ling
vs
Gate

164 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dragon

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ki Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Gate!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gate's guard.

Gate escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gate is looking for a triangle but Ling pushes his legs off easily.
Gate tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ling postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gate is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ling, into his guard.
Gate wants to stand but Ling is controlling his posture from full guard.

Gate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gate has managed to get both his arms back between Ling's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ling manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Ling looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Ling jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gate manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ling tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ling has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gate tries to buck Ling off but Ling is having none of it.
Gate is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ling's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gate is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gate manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ling has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ling passes Gate's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Gate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling wants to pass the guard but Gate is keeping the position.

Ling is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ling drops back looking for a leg! Gate is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gate manages to kick Ling off! Ling jumps back into Gate's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ling passes into half guard.

Ling is looking for a kimura here.

Ling seems to be working for a kimura but Gate defends the submission attempt.

Gate actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ling is working for a submission of some sort.

Gate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gate works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ling drops back looking for a leg! Gate is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gate manages to kick Ling off! Ling jumps back into Gate's guard.

Gate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ling defends well.

Gate is looking for a triangle but Ling pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ling postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gate is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ling, into his guard.

Ling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ling is keeping the position for now.
Gate tries to stand but Ling is controlling from the bottom.

Ling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gate defends well.
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 Ki Ling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ling closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ling drops back looking for a leg! Gate is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gate manages to kick Ling off! Ling jumps back into Gate's guard.

Gate working for a triangle but Ling defends it easily.

Ling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gate manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ling has Gate in his guard.

Ling has his foot on Gate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gate works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gate drops back looking for a leg! Ling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ling manages to kick Gate off! Gate jumps back into Ling's guard.

Ling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ling working for submissions but it's allowed Gate to get to half guard.

Gate is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ling is just riding it out for now. Gate eventually gives up the hold.

Gate is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gate pulls his head out easily.
Ling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gate on the ground.

Ling looking for submissions off his back.

Gate seems to be looking for submissions.

Ling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ling actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gate wants to work for an arm triangle but Ling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ling actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gate would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gate forces his way into half guard.

Ling actively working from the bottom here.
Gate tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ling.
Ling moves into full guard.

Ling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gate defends well.
Ling has a closed guard, preventing Gate from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling can't keep his opponent in guard - Gate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Ling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ling actively working from the bottom here.
Ki Ling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ling actively working from the bottom here.

Gate is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ling has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ling looking for submissions off his back.

Gate is working for a kimura but Ling is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ki Ling will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gate to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Ling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gate wants to get up but he can't break Ling's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gate is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gate is aware though and is defending well.
Ling keeping moving, preventing Gate from controlling successfully.

Ling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ling has his foot on Gate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gate works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gate trying to control but Ling is working from the bottom.

Gate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ling keeping moving, preventing Gate from controlling successfully.

Ling looking for subs off his back but Gate has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gate wants to free his trapped foot but Ling is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gate pulls his head out easily.

Ling is defending against the submission attempts here by Gate.
Ling works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gate drops back looking for a leg! Ling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ling manages to kick Gate off! Gate jumps back into Ling's guard.
Ling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gate.
Gate pushing down on Ling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gate moves into full mount! Ling won't be happy about that!

Ling defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gate is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Ling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ling is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gate wants to finish this one by submission but Ling is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gate.
Ling is trying desperately to improve position.
Gate tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

Gate is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ling can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ling is looking to get to half guard.

Gate working for a guillotine from mount but Ling is in no mood to give up.
Ling manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ling looking for submissions off his back.
Ling is trying to get back to full guard.

Ling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gate pulls his head out easily.

Ling actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
William Gate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Gate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ling 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ki Ling!