PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 344 p4p, 1332 weight class) and Kai Chisaki (ranked 46 p4p, 179 weight class). Redcliffe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Redcliffe
vs
Chisaki

175 cm
24
155
11 - 6 - 3

178 cm
22
165
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
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BE Younick

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 11 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Chisaki!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Redcliffe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chisaki works the jab nicely.
Redcliffe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chisaki looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Chisaki misses with a straight left.
Jab by Chisaki.
Redcliffe scores with a nice right hand.
Chisaki missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Chisaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
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!
Redcliffe lands a right hook to the body.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redcliffe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chisaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Chisaki moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisaki tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Chisaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Chisaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Redcliffe misses with the body kick

and Chisaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chisaki.
Chisaki postures up.
Chisaki working some strikes from top position.
Chisaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Chisaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Redcliffe has wrist control.
Redcliffe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chisaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chisaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chisaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redcliffe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chisaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chisaki scores with a jab.
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!
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks Chisaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Chisaki misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki checks a leg kick.
Chisaki feints the counter takedown.
Chisaki throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Chisaki.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chisaki throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chisaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chisaki looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chisaki.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chisaki clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Chisaki rushes Redcliffe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chisaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe is pressed up against the cage. Chisaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redcliffe down to the mat. Redcliffe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chisaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chisaki misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chisaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
Chisaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chisaki moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe wants to slow Chisaki down by chopping away at his legs.
And Chisaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chisaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chisaki fails with the takedown.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Chisaki.
Redcliffe with a jab.
A jab from Chisaki misses.
Chisaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chisaki has time to react.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Chisaki.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chisaki.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chisaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Redcliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redcliffe lands a jab to Chisaki's midsection.
Chisaki looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Chisaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chisaki just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Chisaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Chisaki throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chisaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Redcliffe on the side of the head.
A big right from Chisaki misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Chisaki's defenses.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Chisaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Chisaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe tests Chisaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Chisaki checks it

and Chisaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Redcliffe!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisaki wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy.
Redcliffe is trying to control Chisaki's posture but Chisaki avoids it.
Redcliffe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redcliffe is not content to let Chisaki control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe is controlling Chisaki's trapped leg to prevent Chisaki from advancing to side control.
Chisaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redcliffe gets back to full guard.
Redcliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chisaki.

Chisaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redcliffe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chisaki has Redcliffe in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redcliffe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
Chisaki lands a nice hook to Redcliffe's body. Redcliffe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chisaki connects with a crisp jab.
Chisaki misses with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Chisaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Chisaki.
Chisaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Chisaki defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.

Chisaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Redcliffe did well to prevent Chisaki getting side control.
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!
Chisaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chisaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki wants to take a breather but Redcliffe is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcliffe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chisaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chisaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Redcliffe to regain full guard.
Chisaki stopping the sweep attempt from Redcliffe.
Chisaki wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving.
Redcliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chisaki.
Chisaki throwing strikes but missing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kai Chisaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Chisaki.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Chisaki checks it.
Chisaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Redcliffe defends it well.
Chisaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Chisaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chisaki down.
Chisaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Chisaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chisaki misses with a hook to the body
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chisaki cracks Redcliffe with a good jab.
Chisaki throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe lands a right hook to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chisaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chisaki throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chisaki doesn't seem phased though.
Redcliffe swings away with a body shot that misses

and Chisaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chisaki.
Chisaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Chisaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chisaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chisaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redcliffe wants to hit a sweep here but Chisaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Redcliffe there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chisaki.
Redcliffe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chisaki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chisaki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Redcliffe because Chisaki loaded up on that one.
Redcliffe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chisaki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
A nice elbow there by Chisaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki punching from mount but Redcliffe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chisaki wants to control the action but instead Redcliffe gets a body lock and reverses into Chisaki's guard! Nice work!
Redcliffe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Chisaki is looking for a triangle but Redcliffe pushes his legs off easily.
Chisaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redcliffe's guard.

Chisaki wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving.
Chisaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redcliffe is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chisaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redcliffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chisaki is looking to pass into half guard but Redcliffe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Redcliffe is in guard.

Chisaki pulls Redcliffe in to control the position.
Redcliffe is looking to stand up but Chisaki won't let him.

Chisaki is looking for a triangle but Redcliffe pushes his legs off easily.
Redcliffe wants to stand but Chisaki is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Chisaki.
I think Chisaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
A relieved looking Kwame Redcliffe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.