PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hataki (ranked 1979 p4p, 1839 weight class) and Jeong Hoon Chai (ranked 192 p4p, 180 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hataki
vs
Chai

173 cm
27
157
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
145
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kakashi Hataki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeong Hoon Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hataki throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Jab from Chai.
Chai tries to move into range but Hataki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Hataki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hataki lands in his opponent's guard.
Hataki postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hataki postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Hataki content to stall in guard here.
Hataki is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki scoring with some ground and pound.
Hataki wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai has his hands on Hataki's head, controlling the position.
Hataki distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hataki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hataki tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hataki from controlling successfully.
Hataki wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hataki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hataki wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Hataki cracks Chai with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hataki throws a big right hand that misses.
Hataki postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Hataki is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Hataki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hataki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Hataki chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai pulls Hataki in close to his closed guard and prevents Hataki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hataki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Hataki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hataki working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Hataki 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.

Hataki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.

Hataki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hataki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hataki is on top in guard.

Hataki trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hataki with a nice head shot there.
Hataki lands a couple of digs.
Hataki wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hataki pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hataki.
Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Hataki seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Hataki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Hataki seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kakashi Hataki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hataki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Hataki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai with a jab.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Hataki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hataki misses with a series of wild punches.
Hataki slips under a jab.
Hataki connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Hataki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hataki darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Hataki into the cage.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hataki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hataki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Hataki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hataki lands a shot to the body.
Hataki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hataki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.

Hataki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Jeong Hoon Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hataki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Hataki throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
Hataki misses with a looping left.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chai.
Hataki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hataki misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Hataki. That snapped Chai's head back.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Hataki saw that one coming.
Chai with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hataki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Hataki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hataki misses its target.
Hataki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hataki connects with a body shot.
Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai slips under a jab from Hataki.
Hataki is looking to clinch.
Hataki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hataki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Hataki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai defending well as Hataki loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Hataki ducks under a wild hook from Chai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hataki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Chai lands with a hook. Hataki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Hataki looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Hataki moved out of range.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Hataki shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Hataki moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai with the inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hataki on the side of the head.
Hataki blocks a jab.
Chai tries to bum rush Hataki with a series of wild strikes but Hataki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Hataki backpedaling.
Hataki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hataki fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hataki.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hataki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Hataki dips to his left and cracks Chai with an uppercut!
Hataki tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
Hataki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hataki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Chai lands a head shot.
Hataki misses with an uppercut.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hataki to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeong Hoon Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hataki scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hataki throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
A cross from Chai lands.
Hataki fails with the takedown
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai lands with a cross.
Hataki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Hataki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Hataki.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Hataki moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hataki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Hataki blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hataki digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Hataki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hataki walks into a jab.
Hataki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hataki throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai staying out of range there.
Hataki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hataki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hataki misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Hataki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Hataki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hataki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Hataki loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Hataki throws a combination that misses
and Chai counters with a thumping low kick.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hataki slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Well,Hataki is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hataki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Hataki throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hataki eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chai throws the left hand but Hataki avoids the punch easily.
Hataki tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hataki.
The fighters circling - Hataki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hataki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards.
Hataki tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hataki. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Hataki tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hataki backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hataki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hataki is looking to counter punch.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Hataki misses with a hook.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Hataki moved out of range.
Hataki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kakashi Hataki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hataki scores with a body shot.
Chai slips under a jab from Hataki.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hataki with a body shot.
Chai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chai duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Hataki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Hataki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hataki misses with a takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai digs a good hook to Hataki's body.
Chai throws a right and a left that Hataki avoids nicely.
Hataki jabs Chai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Chai misses.
It looked like Hataki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hataki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Hataki throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hataki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jeong Hoon Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hataki backs up against the cage.
Chai throws a hook but Hataki blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Hataki.
Hataki misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Chai slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeong Hoon Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Jeong Hoon Chai!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jeong Hoon Chai!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Jeong Hoon Chai!

Jeong Hoon Chai wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Jeong Hoon Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.