PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yin Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsrif Dnoces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao comes to the cage accompanied by Philip Bailey - Walking on the Chinese Wall. Tsrif Dnoces has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yin Tao's chin.

Tao
vs
Dnoces

175 cm
29
170 lbs
24 - 6 - 0

171 cm
35
152 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yin Tao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tsrif Dnoces!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dnoces jabs Tao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tao.
Tao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tao lands a head shot.

It looks like Tsrif Dnoces has been cut.
Tao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
Dnoces swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tao looks to score with a jab to the body but Dnoces is just out of range.
Tao throws out a loose jab but Dnoces uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tao is looking to slow Dnoces down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Dnoces is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tao's half guard.
Tao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dnoces.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dnoces is stalling here. Tao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dnoces seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao wants to control but Dnoces is keeping him busy.
Dnoces tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dnoces is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dnoces can't do much from the bottom here.
Tao taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dnoces's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Tao has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dnoces connects with the punch.
Dnoces changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tao tries to avoid it but Dnoces manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tao to the ground. Tao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dnoces gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dnoces takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dnoces counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tao's knee momentarily.
Yin Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
Tao connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao avoids the body shot from Dnoces.
Tao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dnoces.
A jab from Tao finds it's way through Dnoces's defenses.
Tao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tao throws a sloppy head kick and Dnoces moves out of range easily.
Dnoces misses with a wild body shot.
Tao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Dnoces tenderised Tao's leg. Tao is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tao!
Tao connects with an inside leg kick.
Dnoces gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dnoces's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao looks to score with a jab to the body but Dnoces is just out of range.
A jab from Dnoces misses.
A head kick by Dnoces misses

and Tao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tao.
Dnoces prevents a body shot from Tao.
Tao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tao lands a left hand.
Tao lands a right hand.
Dnoces has had enough of the clinch but Tao keeps him there for the moment.
Dnoces is looking for a takedown.
Tao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao blocks an uppercut.
Dnoces takes a shot to the head.
Dnoces trying to control the position but instead, Tao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dnoces into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Tao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsrif Dnoces's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tao moves out of range as Dnoces strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Tao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tao.
That kick from Tao tenderised Dnoces's leg. Dnoces is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yin Tao is winning the standup battle so far.
Tao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dnoces on the side of the head.
Dnoces takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tao scores with a jab.
Dnoces looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tao misses with a body kick.
Tao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dnoces dives in and grabs Tao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tao pushes down on Dnoces's head and hops out.
Tao works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dnoces scores with a hook to the body. Tao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dnoces tried to score with a low kick but Tao checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao lands the left hand.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tao throws a push kick but Dnoces slaps the foot to one side.
Tao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dnoces.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tao.
Tao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dnoces tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tao jabs Dnoces to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dnoces counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tao's knee momentarily.
Dnoces checks the leg kick.
Tao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dnoces checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tao dips to his left and cracks Dnoces with an uppercut!
Dnoces works Tao's body with a nice hook.

Tao moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tao.
Tao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dnoces backwards.
Tao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Tao.
Dnoces misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Dnoces.
Tao lands a right hand.
Tao misses with the head strike.
Tao blocks an uppercut.

Dnoces pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Tao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dnoces gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tao regains guard.
Dnoces is breathing heavily.
Tao wants to stand up but Dnoces is controlling him.
Dnoces is fighting to break Tao's control of his arms but Tao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dnoces is one step ahead there.
Dnoces prevents Tao from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dnoces accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dnoces is pushing down on Tao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tao is fighting to maintain full guard but Dnoces has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tao is trying to maintain the position but Dnoces is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao wants to improve his position but Dnoces is controlling well.
Tao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dnoces's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dnoces's back!
Tao just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dnoces trying to control the hands but Tao won't let him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao controlling from the back.
Dnoces is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tao off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Tao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tsrif Dnoces's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tao throws a leg kick but Dnoces sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dnoces dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tao defending well as Dnoces loads up on a big left hand.
Tao misses with a straight right.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dnoces is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tao rather than just go for the knockout.
A good leg kick by Tao.
Tao connects with a solid leg kick.
Dnoces chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tao can pounce on him.
Tao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tao throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dnoces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tao looks to score with a jab to the body but Dnoces is just out of range.
Dnoces walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dnoces. Tao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dnoces takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tao just misses with a punch to the body.
Dnoces is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tao.

Tao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dnoces can do to turn this around?
Dnoces wants to stall.
Dnoces's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao prevents the takedown attempt.
Dnoces tries to work over Tao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tao misses with a punch to the body.
Tao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dnoces is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tao pushes Dnoces back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dnoces tries to break free but Tao pushes him back against the cage.
Tao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tao scores with a shoulder strike.

Dnoces gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tsrif Dnoces has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tao trying to control here.
Tao is trying is best to control the position here.
Tao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tao wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao looking to control.
Dnoces stopping the sweep attempt from Tao.

Tao wriggles free and stands up.
Tao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dnoces.
Tao's corner calls for a 1-2. Tao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tao throws a low kick but Dnoces avoids it.
Tao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsrif Dnoces has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao is looking to slow Dnoces down with leg kicks.
Tao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dnoces stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dnoces misses with a straight right.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tao thuds a left hand into Dnoces's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dnoces misses with a takedown attempt - Tao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yin Tao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsrif Dnoces.
Tao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tao lands with a kick to the temple. Dnoces shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tao scores with a nice body kick.
Yin Tao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tao lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yin Tao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tao 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yin Tao!
After winning the bout, Yin Tao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.