PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakawiwo Ole comes into the arena with Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kamakawiwo Ole
vs
Chim

179 cm
27
160 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

169 cm
29
168 lbs
22 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System
Conquer

Conquer

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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borin Chim!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has been cut.
A jab from Kamakawiwo Ole misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamakawiwo Ole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chim tries a head kick but it misses.

Kamakawiwo Ole closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chim quickly recovers to half guard.
Chim is trying to maintain the position but Kamakawiwo Ole is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chim wants to sweep here but Kamakawiwo Ole controlling him for the moment.
Kamakawiwo Ole throwing strikes but missing.
Chim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control the position from guard on top but Chim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control the position from guard on top but Chim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a couple of elbows.

Chim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chim trying to control the position.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control the position from guard on top but Chim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kamakawiwo Ole drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chim!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamakawiwo Ole taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole gets back to half guard.
Chim moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamakawiwo Ole on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kamakawiwo Ole regains half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to improve his position but Chim is controlling well.
Kamakawiwo Ole is not content to let Chim control the position.

Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chim pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim wants to pass to mount but Kamakawiwo Ole is defending the position.
Chim is looking to take a break and control but Kamakawiwo Ole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to hold on to Chim's head to control him but Chim postures up.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamakawiwo Ole is not content to let Chim control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chim is looking to advance position but Kamakawiwo Ole won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole is just out of range.
Chim misses with a low kick as Kamakawiwo Ole jumps back.
Chim throws a low kick but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range easily.
Chim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with an overhand left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots for a double leg takedown but Chim sprawls well. He's pushed Kamakawiwo Ole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chim's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Israel Kamakawiwo Ole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamakawiwo Ole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Chim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses the shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Chim misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a wild body kick that Chim sees coming a mile off.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamakawiwo Ole somewhat.
Chim lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Chim finds it's way through Kamakawiwo Ole's defenses.
Chim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to score with a jab to the body but Chim is just out of range.
Chim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim misses the jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a lazy uppercut
and Chim counters with a straight right hand.
Borin Chim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamakawiwo Ole is defended easily by Chim.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses the shot to the body.
Borin Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chim misses with a body kick.
Chim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Chim - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Chim.
Chim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamakawiwo Ole's calf.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chim was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Chim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamakawiwo Ole is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chim.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in for a takedown but Chim shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Kamakawiwo Ole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chim leaves Kamakawiwo Ole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chim tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamakawiwo Ole is wise to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chim feints and then cracks Kamakawiwo Ole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamakawiwo Ole down.
Chim misses with a double jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole fails to land the takedown.
Chim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole moves away.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a leg kick but Chim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chim is looking to slow Kamakawiwo Ole down with leg kicks.
Chim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamakawiwo Ole on the side of the head.
Chim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Chim.

Kamakawiwo Ole gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole working a defensive guard here.
Kamakawiwo Ole seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim wants to control from the top but Kamakawiwo Ole keeps moving.

Kamakawiwo Ole throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chim uses it to pass to side control.
Chim in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Kamakawiwo Ole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chim creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chim scores with punches from side control.
Kamakawiwo Ole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole working over Chim with some ground and pound. Chim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kamakawiwo Ole is thwarting Chim's attempts to control the position.
Chim wants to get back to full guard.
Chim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamakawiwo Ole is working away from the top position though.
Chim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control but Chim is working from the bottom.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamakawiwo Ole manages to get himself to full guard.

Chim preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borin Chim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kamakawiwo Ole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chim's coach down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chim misses with a kick to the body.
Chim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with a cross.
Chim checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamakawiwo Ole fails with a takedown attempt.
Chim dodges the punch combination from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chim moves away.
Chim cracks Kamakawiwo Ole with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chim motions for Kamakawiwo Ole to come forward. Chim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chim punishes Kamakawiwo Ole's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a looping left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chim or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamakawiwo Ole, which made it look bad.
Chim connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chim misses with a body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole thuds a left hand into Chim's body.
Chim throws a leg kick but Kamakawiwo Ole checks it.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to land a left hand but Chim moved out of range nicely.
Chim scores with a leg kick.
Chim thumps Kamakawiwo Ole with a low kick.
Chim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chim. Kamakawiwo Ole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Kamakawiwo Ole there.
Chim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Chim tenderised Kamakawiwo Ole's leg. Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to land a combination but Chim avoids it well.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to land a leg kick but Chim is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a shot to the body
letting Chim counter with a right hand.
Chim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamakawiwo Ole throws out the jab.
Chim misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chim.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Chim finds it's way through Kamakawiwo Ole's defenses.
Chim misses with a leg kick.
Chim misses with a hook.
Chim is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamakawiwo Ole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chim has time to react.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with an uppercut. Chim saw that one coming.
Chim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to score with a low kick but Chim moves his leg out of the way.
Chim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamakawiwo Ole's sensitive parts.
Chim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chim throws a shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chim can pounce on him.
Chim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamakawiwo Ole checks it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamakawiwo Ole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamakawiwo Ole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chim lands a body shot.
Chim throws a leg kick but Kamakawiwo Ole sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in and bounces Chim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chim trying to keep a closed guard but Kamakawiwo Ole is proving a slippery customer.

Kamakawiwo Ole is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chim has escaped and now he's on top!

Chim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeping moving, preventing Chim from controlling successfully.

Kamakawiwo Ole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamakawiwo Ole working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borin Chim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borin Chim!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Borin Chim waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.