PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Staller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Shui Bai
vs
Staller

191 cm
28
217 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

188 cm
27
217 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Staller!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shui Bai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Staller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Staller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shui Bai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Staller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shui Bai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shui Bai's back!
Shui Bai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Staller's guard. Nice work there by Shui Bai.

Staller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shui Bai defends well.

Staller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staller looking for a sweep. Not yet Staller, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Staller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Staller is looking for a triangle but Shui Bai pushes his legs off easily.
Shui Bai advances to half guard.
Shui Bai is keen to just control but Staller is a slippery customer.

Staller actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shui Bai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Shui Bai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Staller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shui Bai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Staller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shui Bai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shui Bai trying to control the position from guard on top but Staller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui Bai pushing down on Staller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Staller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Staller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shui Bai pulls his head out easily.

Shui Bai is trying to work for a kimura but Staller is defending well.

Staller has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shui Bai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shui Bai!
Staller is not content to let Shui Bai control the position.
Staller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shui Bai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Staller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shui Bai is just content to waste time from the top position. Staller takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai trying to control the position from guard on top but Staller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Staller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shui Bai defends it easily.

Staller has his foot on Shui Bai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shui Bai works his way back into a safe position though.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Staller keeps moving.

Staller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shui Bai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shui Bai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Staller has his foot on Shui Bai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shui Bai works his way back into a safe position though.

Staller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Staller looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Staller keeps moving.
Shui Bai is pushing down on Staller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Staller is fighting to maintain full guard but Shui Bai has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shui Bai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Staller working to try and regain half guard.
Shui Bai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shui Bai trying to control but Staller is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Shui Bai wants to finish this one by submission but Staller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shui Bai.
Staller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Staller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shui Bai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shui Bai shoots in for a double leg but Staller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shui Bai shoots for a double leg takedown but Staller sprawls well. He's pushed Shui Bai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chen Shui Bai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shui Bai chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Shui Bai takes the fight into the clinch.
Staller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shui Bai is defending well.
Shui Bai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Staller blocks it with crossed arms.
Shui Bai gets underhooks to prevent Staller's takedown attempt.
Shui Bai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!

Shui Bai has clasped his hands together around Staller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shui Bai trying to control the position but Staller is working away.
Staller is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller being controlled for a moment.
Chen Shui Bai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Staller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shui Bai trying to control the position but Staller is working away.
Shui Bai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Staller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

We're going to have a standup here because Chen Shui Bai wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
An inside leg kick from Shui Bai misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai misses with a series of wild punches.
Staller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shui Bai. That one must have hurt.
Shui Bai is looking to chop away at Staller's legs.
Shui Bai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Shui Bai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shui Bai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Staller swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shui Bai connects with a knee to the head.
Shui Bai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shui Bai looking to slow down the pace here.

Shui Bai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shui Bai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Shui Bai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Staller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Staller postures up and lands a big shot to Shui Bai's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui Bai is keeping the position for now.
Shui Bai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Staller manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staller keeping moving, preventing Shui Bai from controlling successfully.

Staller working for a triangle but Shui Bai defends it easily.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Staller keeps moving.
Shui Bai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Staller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shui Bai is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staller keeping moving, preventing Shui Bai from controlling successfully.
Shui Bai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Staller keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chen Shui Bai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shui Bai lands a head kick. Staller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Staller stuffs the takedown attempt from Shui Bai. Shui Bai gets slowly back to his feet.
Shui Bai shoots in looking for a takedown. Staller tries to sprawl out of it but Shui Bai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Staller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Staller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shui Bai wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shui Bai gets back to full guard.
Shui Bai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Staller has gone for a leg lock! Shui Bai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Staller's guard.

Staller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shui Bai defends it easily.
Staller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shui Bai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Staller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shui Bai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Shui Bai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shui Bai prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staller is trying to get back to half guard.

Shui Bai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Staller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staller is refusing to be controlled, as Shui Bai sits in half guard.
Shui Bai prevents Staller from improving his position.
Staller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Shui Bai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Shui Bai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai moves into full mount! Staller won't be happy about that!
Staller is desperately trying to improve his position but Shui Bai has a good base and remains in mount.

Shui Bai working for a guillotine from mount but Staller is in no mood to give up.
Staller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shui Bai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Staller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Staller shrugs it off.

Shui Bai working for a submission but Staller is keeping him at bay.
Shui Bai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Staller working to try and regain half guard.
Staller is squirming around, avoiding Shui Bai's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shui Bai has control of Staller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Staller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Staller regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chen Shui Bai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shui Bai 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chen Shui Bai!