PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ngozi Chai (ranked 4602 p4p, 4618 weight class) and Jeong Hoon Chai (ranked 93 p4p, 92 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chai
vs
Chai

187 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngozi Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeong Hoon Chai!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.

Jeong Hoon Chai drives through and clinches with Ngozi Chai against the ropes.
Ngozi Chai is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeong Hoon Chai is looking to control Ngozi Chai's arms but Ngozi Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jeong Hoon Chai has his back to the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong Hoon Chai looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Ngozi Chai.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jeong Hoon Chai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.

That's two 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.
Ngozi Chai pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Ngozi Chai stalling against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jeong Hoon Chai wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ngozi Chai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jeong Hoon Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ngozi Chai, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ngozi Chai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jeong Hoon Chai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeong Hoon Chai.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jeong Hoon Chai slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ngozi Chai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ngozi Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jeong Hoon Chai is trying to stall.
Jeong Hoon Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That round was too close to call.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 20:18
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 20:19
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngozi Chai!