PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Grundmann (ranked 4853 p4p, 524 weight class) and Mao Kai (ranked 7707 p4p, 664 weight class). 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?

Grundmann
vs
Kai

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Evil Empire Nutrition - 151Q $100

Evil Empire Nutrition - 151Q $100
Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Grundmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mao Kai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Grundmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kai throws a leg kick

and Grundmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Kai is looking to reverse the position.

Grundmann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Grundmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Kai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmann wants to pass the guard but Kai is defending well.
Grundmann trying to control the action but Kai is working from the bottom.

Grundmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kai is just riding it out for now. Grundmann eventually gives up the hold.
Grundmann is taking a breather. Kai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Grundmann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kai looking for submissions off his back.

Grundmann 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 going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grundmann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grundmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grundmann 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.
Kai is looking to improve his position.

Grundmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grundmann.
Grundmann looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grundmann is taking a breather. Kai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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.
Kai is trying to stand back up but Grundmann is controlling him

Grundmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Grundmann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Grundmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundmann tries to pass to full mount but Kai defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Grundmann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A punch combination from Grundmann misses.
Kai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grundmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kai thows a leg kick but Grundmann checks it

and Grundmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grundmann slips nicely into half guard.
Grundmann moves nicely into side control.
Kai prevents Grundmann from improving position.
Kai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grundmann's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundmann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Grundmann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grundmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Grundmann in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kai tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grundmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Grundmann!
After the fight, Michael Grundmann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.