PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mahesa (ranked 2463 p4p, 3221 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 134 p4p, 166 weight class). Mahesa comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down . Andre Mahesa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mahesa
vs
Chai

190 cm
22
145
8 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
146
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahesa missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahesa throws a poor cross that misses

and Chai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Mahesa actively working from the bottom here.
Mahesa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mahesa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai is trying to control. Mahesa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahesa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mahesa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai trying to control the action but Mahesa is working from the bottom.
Mahesa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chai on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.

Chai is working for a kimura but Mahesa is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai is pressing down on Mahesa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahesa is holding on for now.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahesa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Mahesa defends the submission attempt.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Mahesa is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mahesa tries to kick Chai off but Chai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Mahesa wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.

Chai 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. Mahesa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragon Li Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.