PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Nishimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kaiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nishimura
vs
Kaiser

168 cm
23
177 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

180 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Amber Swan CBK
Amber Swan CBK

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Nishimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kaiser!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaiser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nishimura.
Kaiser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaiser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaiser misses with a hook.
Kaiser fails to land with a series of punches.
Nishimura dodges the punch combination from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a nice shot to the body.

Nishimura closes the distance and clinches.
Nishimura has Kaiser pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaiser manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nishimura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaiser gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Nishimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nishimura prevents Kaiser from breaking the clinch.
Kaiser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Nishimura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nishimura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaiser pulls Nishimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Nishimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kaiser's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiser trying to keep a closed guard but Nishimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kaiser seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nishimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaiser pulls Nishimura in close to prevent any damage.

Nishimura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaiser is pulling down on Nishimura's head to control his posture.

Despite being in the dominant position, Chris Kaiser just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaiser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nishimura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser swings for the body but Nishimura moves out of range.
Kaiser looks to land a combination but Nishimura avoids it well.
Kaiser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nishimura rather than just go for the knockout.
Nishimura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaiser pinned against the cage. Kaiser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Kaiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishimura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaiser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nishimura dodges the punch combination from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a nice shot that snaps Nishimura's head back.

Nishimura feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishimura wants to control from the top but Kaiser keeps moving.
Kaiser trying to control the position here.
Nishimura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaiser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaiser 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.
Kaiser wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaiser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nishimura trying to control but Kaiser is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nishimura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nishimura misses with a takedown attempt - Kaiser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaiser works the jab nicely.
Kaiser scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nishimura in his tracks.

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

Nishimura is rocked!
Kaiser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nishimura at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaiser lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Nishimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaiser has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaiser tries to bum rush Nishimura with a series of wild strikes but Nishimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nishimura seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nishimura doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaiser circles away.
Kaiser throws out a powerful jab.
Kaiser misses with a few strikes there.
Chris Kaiser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaiser swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kaiser dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nishimura moves into range and clinches up with Kaiser.
Nishimura is trying to drag Kaiser to the mat but Kaiser just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kaiser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nishimura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Nishimura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Nishimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaiser has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kaiser makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A left lands for Kaiser.
Nishimura wants to land a leg kick but Kaiser is out of range.
Kaiser misses with a two punch combination.
Nishimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaiser defends it nicely.
Kaiser fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiser's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kaiser duly obliges.
Kaiser lands a slapping body shot.
Kaiser jabs Nishimura right on the nose. Nishimura blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Kaiser does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Kaiser. No joy for Nishimura on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Nishimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nishimura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chris Kaiser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaiser throws a right hand that Nishimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nishimura also avoids with ease.
Nishimura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaiser fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nishimura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kaiser!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaiser keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaiser tries to hold on but Nishimura postures up.
Kaiser is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Kaiser that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kaiser is desperately trying to improve his position but Nishimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kaiser tries to hold on but Nishimura pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Nishimura working for a submission but Kaiser is keeping him at bay.
Kaiser is working to get back to half guard.
Kaiser wants to hold on but Nishimura pushes him away.

Nishimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Kaiser frees his head quite easily.
Kaiser is working to get back to half guard.
Kaiser tries to hold on but Nishimura pushes him away.
Nishimura manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kaiser to take his back!
Kaiser looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Kaiser's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kaiser showing good submission defense here.

Nishimura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kaiser knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kaiser for a finish.
Nishimura gets his hands free as Kaiser looks to control.
Kaiser might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nishimura kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Nishimura looking to break Kaiser's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kaiser remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nishimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kaiser controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaiser trying to control but not successfully.
Nishimura trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Kaiser will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nishimura walks into a straight right hand from Kaiser.
Nishimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaiser.
Nishimura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaiser is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaiser misses with a two punch combination.
Kaiser throws a right and a left that Nishimura avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishimura fails to land the takedown.
Kaiser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nishimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Nishimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishimura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaiser moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kaiser lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nishimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaiser.
Kaiser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaiser lands with a nice combination. Nishimura backs away looking to recover.
Kaiser stuffs the takedown.

Nishimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaiser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nishimura is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nishimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nishimura is working away from the top position though.
Kaiser avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nishimura.
Kaiser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nishimura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaiser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaiser jabs at Nishimura's body.
Horrible takedown by Nishimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaiser which made him look bad.
No joy there for Kaiser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaiser misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser looks to land a combination but Nishimura avoids it well.
Kaiser moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nishimura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Nishimura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kaiser trying to control here.
Shinji Nishimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nishimura prevents Kaiser from improving his position.

Nishimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaiser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nishimura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nishimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaiser keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Nishimura is working for a submission of some sort.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good shot there by Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a nice shot to the body.
Chris Kaiser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nishimura throws and low kick but Kaiser moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kaiser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaiser winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kaiser!