PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gates
vs
Jones

174 cm
29
179 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

185 cm
27
184 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Gates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gates shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gates drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Gates is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gates is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gates prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Gates trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gates is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Gates 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.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sydney Elite Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gates controlling from the top position.
Gates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gates tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Gates controlling him for the moment.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gates has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Gates is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones pushes Gates away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gates gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gates misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Gates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is trying to control Gates's posture but Gates avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Gates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gates tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gates looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gates scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gates throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Gates tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gates trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is letting Gates control him for a moment.

Gates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.

Gates is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Gates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Gates are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gates working away.
Gates is chipping away with strikes.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gates is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Gates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but Gates is having none of it.
Gates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gates darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Gates into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.

Gates has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Gates gets his hands free as Jones looks to control.

Gates sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jones taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Gates!