PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Marshall Chai (ranked 4548 p4p, 4543 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 131 p4p, 128 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chai
vs
Chai

180 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

Brawler
Cuts easily

Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon Li Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.

Marshall Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marshall Chai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragon Li Chai's efforts to push away.
Marshall Chai can't break the clinch.
Dragon Li Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marshall Chai is trying to break the clinch but Dragon Li Chai is controlling him.
Marshall Chai can't break the clinch.
Marshall Chai keeps control of Dragon Li Chai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marshall Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon Li Chai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Dragon Li Chai manages to break the clinch.
Dragon Li Chai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Marshall Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dragon Li Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dragon Li Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Marshall Chai has Dragon Li Chai up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dragon Li Chai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dragon Li Chai has had enough of the clinch but Marshall Chai keeps him there for the moment.
Dragon Li Chai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marshall Chai holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Marshall Chai wants to break free but Dragon Li Chai has control.
Dragon Li Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Chai lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon Li Chai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marshall Chai lands with a right to the head.
Dragon Li Chai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marshall Chai is keeping busy.
Marshall Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragon Li Chai backwards.

Dragon Li Chai manages to break the clinch.

Marshall Chai pushes Dragon Li Chai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marshall Chai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dragon Li Chai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall Chai has him pressed against the ropes.
Marshall Chai avoids the elbow strike from Dragon Li Chai, against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marshall Chai tries to break free but Dragon Li Chai pushes him back against the ropes.
Marshall Chai tries to break the clinch but Dragon Li Chai is controlling the position.
Dragon Li Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshall Chai gets an underhook and turns Dragon Li Chai into the ropes.
Marshall Chai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragon Li Chai's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshall Chai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 10:9

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