PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Hillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tate is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Afterlie. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hillman
vs
Tate

168 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Hillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Tate!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tate manages to avoid it.
Hillman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hillman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Tate scores with a takedown into Hillman's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Hillman is retaining full guard.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Hillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Hillman is retaining full guard.
Tate passes into half guard.
Hillman wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hillman pushes Tate off looking to stand but Tate dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate throwing shots but Hillman is blocking nicely.
Hillman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hillman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Tate is looking for a kimura here.
Hillman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hillman is trying to stand up here but Tate is controlling him well.
Tate working the head and body with strikes.
Hillman wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to control but Hillman is keeping him busy.
Tate prevents Hillman from standing back up.

Tate is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hillman sees it coming and defends easily.
Tate is trying to control. Hillman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tate looks winded!
Tate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tate is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hillman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hillman is trying to stand.
Tate passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tate looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hillman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tate wants to take Hillman's back but he can't do it this time.

Tate jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hillman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hillman and Tate has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hillman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hillman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tate has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Tate goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hillman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tate's guard! Nice work there by Hillman!
Hillman wants to stand but Tate is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tate dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hillman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate.
Good exchange - Hillman coming out on top.

Hillman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tate on his heels. He'll look to pass Tate's guard now, I'm sure.
Hillman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tate is proving hard to escape from.

Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tate lands with a heel strike from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillman wants to get up but he can't break Tate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hillman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Tate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hillman wants to get up but he can't break Tate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tate is on top in guard.
Hillman keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate advances to half guard.
Hillman is trying to stand back up but Tate is controlling him
Tate throwing shots but Hillman is blocking nicely.
Tate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tate moves into full mount! Hillman won't be happy about that!
Chris Tate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tate takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hillman wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hillman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Hillman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tate.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Tate is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hillman controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck for Tate with that takedown attempt.
Hillman scores with a one two! Tate had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hillman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Tate is rocked!
OH! Tate has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Hillman smells blood and charges in for the finish! Hillman unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Tate sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Hillman!
Jim Hillman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.