PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Paroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Tate is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Paroni
vs
Tate

188 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
178 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Paroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Tate!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paroni misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tate to counter with a crisp jab.

Tate closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paroni did well to prevent Tate getting side control.
Tate takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paroni is looking to control Tate's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paroni avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paroni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paroni.
Paroni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paroni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tate's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paroni throws a big right hand that misses.
Paroni trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Tate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paroni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paroni thows a big elbow that misses.
Paroni is looking to work some ground and pound but Tate has wrist control.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Paroni from controlling successfully.

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 preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paroni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paroni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paroni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paroni wants to pass the guard but Tate is keeping the position.
Paroni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paroni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paroni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paroni trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Paroni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Paroni has gone for a leg lock! Tate slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paroni's guard.
Paroni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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 trying to control but Paroni is working from the bottom.
Tate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Paroni.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, jab by Paroni - just one landing.
Tate ducks under a wild hook from Paroni.
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 Bill Paroni will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tate drops his hands momentarily and Paroni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paroni misses with a left hand

and Tate counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paroni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paroni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tate manages to get himself to full guard.
Paroni 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.
Paroni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Paroni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tate manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paroni has Tate in his guard.
Paroni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paroni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Paroni is retaining full guard.
Tate is looking to work some ground and pound but Paroni has wrist control.
Paroni controls Tate momentarily but Tate frees himself.
Paroni being controlled here, momentarily.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Paroni is retaining full guard.
Paroni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paroni is working hard here to advance position.
Tate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paroni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paroni throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paroni swings widly with a right hand

so Tate counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paroni controls Tate momentarily but Tate frees himself.
Tate wants to control from the top but Paroni keeps moving.
Paroni trying to keep a closed guard but Tate is proving a slippery customer.
Paroni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tate wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paroni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paroni misses with some ground and pound and Tate recovers position to half guard.

Tate kicks Paroni off and gets back to his feet.
Paroni tries to clinch there but Tate circles away.
Paroni misses with an uppercut

and Tate counters with a single leg into guard. Paroni didn't expect that.
Paroni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tate controlling from the top position.
David Tate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paroni keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paroni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tate postures up.
Paroni keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tate sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Tate wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Paroni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Paroni misses the jab.
Paroni thumps Tate with a low kick.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paroni is looking to clinch.
Paroni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bill Paroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paroni tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick from Paroni.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paroni tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range.
Paroni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paroni throws a leg kick which misses Tate's front leg but catches the back leg as Tate tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paroni lands a leg kick that knocks Tate off balance momentarily.
Paroni lands a high kick!

Paroni lands a left and a right that send Tate crashing to the mat, dazed. Paroni thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Tate is rocked!
Paroni swings for the body but Tate moves out of range.

Paroni lands a big head kick that sends Tate tumbling to the mat! Paroni takes a step backwards and waves Tate back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Paroni finish him?
David Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paroni digs a good hook to Tate's body.
Tate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paroni is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paroni lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Tate goes down and covers up as Paroni starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Paroni!