PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Chisaki (ranked 1684 p4p, 1978 weight class) and Cleveland Steamer (ranked 208 p4p, 238 weight class). Kai Chisaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cleveland Steamer's chin.

Chisaki
vs
Steamer

178 cm
20
165
4 - 3 - 0

169 cm
27
165
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Chisaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cleveland Steamer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steamer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chisaki somewhat.
Steamer throws a body punch but Chisaki moves out of range.
Chisaki shoots and misses
and Steamer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chisaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chisaki goes for a double leg but Steamer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steamer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Steamer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chisaki looking for a takedown.

Chisaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steamer can't fight it off and eventually Chisaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Steamer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Chisaki 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.
Chisaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Steamer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chisaki drops back looking for a leg! Steamer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steamer manages to kick Chisaki off! Chisaki jumps back into Steamer's guard.
Chisaki throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisaki forces his way into half guard.
Chisaki wants to pass the guard but Steamer is defending well.
Steamer pushes Chisaki off looking to stand but Chisaki dives back in and keeps control.

Chisaki seems to be working for a kimura but Steamer defends the submission attempt.
Chisaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steamer pushes Chisaki off looking to stand but Chisaki dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Chisaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chisaki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chisaki wants to pass the guard but Steamer is defending well.

Chisaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Chisaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steamer's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chisaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Steamer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Chisaki is trying for a kimura here. Steamer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Chisaki wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kai Chisaki!
Our winner, Kai Chisaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.